Gemologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Gemologist gender statistics
58.2% of gemologists are women and 41.8% of gemologists are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Gemologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Gemologist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,565
Female income
$64,377
Gemologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gemologist positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of gemologists are female.
Gemologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.01% | 42.99% |
| 2011 | 47.91% | 52.09% |
| 2012 | 58.44% | 41.56% |
| 2013 | 54.53% | 45.47% |
| 2014 | 57.46% | 42.54% |
| 2015 | 54.37% | 45.63% |
| 2016 | 45.80% | 54.20% |
| 2017 | 46.25% | 53.75% |
| 2018 | 48.21% | 51.79% |
| 2019 | 45.94% | 54.06% |
| 2020 | 49.09% | 50.91% |
| 2021 | 41.82% | 58.18% |
Gemologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared gemologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Gemologist | 42% | 58% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Gemologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gemologists is White, which makes up 64.3% of all gemologists. Comparatively, 13.2% of gemologists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of gemologists are Asian.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 2.0%
Gemologist race
| Gemologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
Gemologist race and ethnicity over time
See how gemologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gemologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.69% | 3.21% | 7.23% | 13.86% |
| 2011 | 61.94% | 4.94% | 11.54% | 12.23% |
| 2012 | 63.05% | 2.95% | 13.00% | 14.91% |
| 2013 | 60.17% | 4.62% | 9.86% | 16.69% |
| 2014 | 62.17% | 2.45% | 9.72% | 17.18% |
| 2015 | 62.67% | 2.58% | 11.73% | 14.68% |
| 2016 | 61.50% | 3.81% | 8.61% | 14.03% |
| 2017 | 65.91% | 3.09% | 7.60% | 13.84% |
| 2018 | 64.46% | 3.75% | 9.07% | 11.94% |
| 2019 | 69.57% | 2.29% | 10.00% | 11.86% |
| 2020 | 61.08% | 6.20% | 9.83% | 12.07% |
| 2021 | 64.34% | 2.00% | 12.02% | 13.24% |
Gemologist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american gemologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gemologists have the lowest average salary at $66,009.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,622 |
| White | $68,115 |
| Black or African American | $78,317 |
| Asian | $75,485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,009 |
Average gemologist age
See how the average age of gemologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gemologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 41 |
| Asian | 51 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 39 |
Gemologist age breakdown
The average age of gemologists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the gemologist population.
Gemologist age breakdown
| Gemologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Gemologist educational attainment
The most common degree for gemologists is bachelor's degree, with 54% of gemologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Gemologists by degree level
| Gemologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Gemologist employment statistics
Company size where gemologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gemologists work.
Gemologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Gemologist turnover and employment statistics
Gemologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gemologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gemologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gemologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 3.80% |
| 2015 | 4.19% |
| 2016 | 3.32% |
| 2017 | 3.58% |
| 2018 | 1.90% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 6.86% |
Average gemologist tenure
The average gemologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 290 gemologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Gemologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Gemologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gemologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Inspector | 4.47% | 16,655 |
| Sealing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,772 |
| Bag Liner | 7.84% | 320 |
| Malt House Operator | 8.41% | 48,881 |
| Cell Worker | 8.89% | 24,460 |
| Gemologist | 10.10% | - |
| Newspaper Clipper | 15.21% | 102 |
Similar gemologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Inspector | 4.47% | 16,655 |
| Sealing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,772 |
| Bag Liner | 7.84% | 320 |
| Malt House Operator | 8.41% | 48,881 |
| Cell Worker | 8.89% | 24,460 |
| Newspaper Clipper | 15.21% | 102 |
Foreign languages spoken by gemologists
The most common foreign language among gemologists is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Dutch is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Dutch, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Polish, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Gemologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Dutch | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Polish | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
