Hardware assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Hardware assembler gender statistics
30.3% of hardware assemblers are women and 69.7% of hardware assemblers are men.
- Male, 69.7%
- Female, 30.3%
Hardware assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.7% |
| Female | 30.3% |
Hardware assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,705
Female income
$33,160
Hardware assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hardware assembler positions over time. Currently, 30.3% of hardware assemblers are female.
Hardware assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.62% | 37.38% |
| 2011 | 62.46% | 37.54% |
| 2012 | 64.29% | 35.71% |
| 2013 | 68.71% | 31.29% |
| 2014 | 64.54% | 35.46% |
| 2015 | 67.69% | 32.31% |
| 2016 | 68.49% | 31.51% |
| 2017 | 67.12% | 32.88% |
| 2018 | 65.69% | 34.31% |
| 2019 | 66.96% | 33.04% |
| 2020 | 68.13% | 31.87% |
| 2021 | 69.67% | 30.33% |
Hardware assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared hardware assemblers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Hardware Assembler | 70% | 30% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Hardware assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hardware assemblers is White, which makes up 56.7% of all hardware assemblers. Comparatively, 17.3% of hardware assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of hardware assemblers are Asian.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Hardware assembler race
| Hardware assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Hardware assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how hardware assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hardware assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.82% | 12.40% | 10.20% | 16.48% |
| 2011 | 60.03% | 12.68% | 10.13% | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 57.72% | 13.63% | 9.53% | 16.76% |
| 2013 | 60.40% | 11.63% | 9.12% | 16.43% |
| 2014 | 57.90% | 11.28% | 12.50% | 16.86% |
| 2015 | 61.52% | 10.31% | 10.55% | 15.96% |
| 2016 | 58.99% | 11.08% | 11.53% | 17.03% |
| 2017 | 59.03% | 11.98% | 10.71% | 16.38% |
| 2018 | 60.60% | 10.56% | 9.40% | 17.52% |
| 2019 | 57.01% | 12.97% | 13.77% | 15.31% |
| 2020 | 53.10% | 8.87% | 13.39% | 20.85% |
| 2021 | 56.73% | 10.40% | 12.58% | 17.30% |
Hardware assembler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hardware assemblers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hardware assemblers have the lowest average salary at $35,093.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,645 |
| White | $36,022 |
| Black or African American | $35,539 |
| Asian | $36,238 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,093 |
Average hardware assembler age
See how the average age of hardware assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hardware assembler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 58 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5 | 50 |
Hardware assembler age breakdown
The average age of hardware assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the hardware assembler population.
Hardware assembler age breakdown
| Hardware Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Hardware assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for hardware assemblers is high school diploma, with 30% of hardware assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 17%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Hardware assemblers by degree level
| Hardware assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Hardware assembler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,680 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,570 |
Hardware assembler employment statistics
Most hardware assemblers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where hardware assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hardware assemblers work.
Hardware assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Hardware assembler jobs by company type
Employees with the hardware assembler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hardware assemblers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hardware assembler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 67% |
Hardware assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for hardware assemblers are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Hardware assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Hardware assembler turnover and employment statistics
Hardware assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hardware assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hardware assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hardware assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.04% |
| 2017 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 5.81% |
Average hardware assembler tenure
The average hardware assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 126 hardware assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hardware assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Hardware assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hardware assemblers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Fiberglass Laminator | 3.41% | 490 |
| Steel Detailer | 3.66% | 5,792 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Hardware Assembler | 6.00% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar hardware assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Fiberglass Laminator | 3.41% | 490 |
| Steel Detailer | 3.66% | 5,792 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by hardware assemblers
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Hardware assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |