Hearing aid dispenser demographics and statistics in the US
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Hearing aid dispenser gender statistics
49.4% of hearing aid dispensers are women and 50.6% of hearing aid dispensers are men.
- Male, 50.6%
- Female, 49.4%
Hearing aid dispenser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.6% |
| Female | 49.4% |
Hearing aid dispenser gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,481
Female income
$55,810
Hearing aid dispenser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hearing aid dispenser positions over time. Currently, 49.4% of hearing aid dispensers are female.
Hearing aid dispenser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.98% | 49.02% |
| 2011 | 49.53% | 50.47% |
| 2012 | 50.28% | 49.72% |
| 2013 | 51.01% | 48.99% |
| 2014 | 50.10% | 49.90% |
| 2015 | 47.49% | 52.51% |
| 2016 | 51.88% | 48.12% |
| 2017 | 52.35% | 47.65% |
| 2018 | 46.11% | 53.89% |
| 2019 | 51.21% | 48.79% |
| 2020 | 51.37% | 48.63% |
| 2021 | 50.57% | 49.43% |
Hearing aid dispenser related jobs gender ratio
We compared hearing aid dispensers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Hearing Aid Dispenser | 51% | 49% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Hearing aid dispenser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hearing aid dispensers is White, which makes up 51.2% of all hearing aid dispensers. Comparatively, 19.0% of hearing aid dispensers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of hearing aid dispensers are Black or African American.
- White, 51.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Hearing aid dispenser race
| Hearing aid dispenser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Hearing aid dispenser race and ethnicity over time
See how hearing aid dispenser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hearing aid dispenser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.29% | 15.50% | 7.70% | 13.72% |
| 2011 | 57.78% | 15.42% | 8.41% | 15.40% |
| 2012 | 58.70% | 13.90% | 8.82% | 16.22% |
| 2013 | 59.32% | 14.43% | 7.92% | 14.82% |
| 2014 | 57.43% | 15.27% | 8.38% | 15.11% |
| 2015 | 55.97% | 13.51% | 9.36% | 17.52% |
| 2016 | 55.99% | 14.56% | 9.09% | 16.78% |
| 2017 | 54.25% | 15.60% | 10.19% | 16.48% |
| 2018 | 57.34% | 13.07% | 9.13% | 17.27% |
| 2019 | 57.85% | 12.29% | 10.08% | 16.53% |
| 2020 | 54.60% | 12.12% | 8.27% | 18.22% |
| 2021 | 51.21% | 13.17% | 10.28% | 18.98% |
Hearing aid dispenser wage gap by race
According to our data, white hearing aid dispensers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hearing aid dispensers have the lowest average salary at $58,967.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,250 |
| White | $66,315 |
| Black or African American | $58,967 |
| Asian | $64,247 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,865 |
Average hearing aid dispenser age
See how the average age of hearing aid dispensers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hearing aid dispenser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 47.5 |
| White | 44.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 35.5 |
Hearing aid dispenser age breakdown
The average age of hearing aid dispensers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the hearing aid dispenser population.
Hearing aid dispenser age breakdown
| Hearing Aid Dispenser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Hearing aid dispenser educational attainment
The most common degree for hearing aid dispensers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of hearing aid dispensers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 18%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Hearing aid dispensers by degree level
| Hearing aid dispenser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Hearing aid dispenser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hearing aid dispensers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,642 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hearing aid dispensers earn a median annual income of $61,432 compared to $54,931 for hearing aid dispensers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,642 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,255 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,432 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,931 |
Hearing aid dispenser employment statistics
Company size where hearing aid dispensers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hearing aid dispensers work.
Hearing aid dispenser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Hearing aid dispenser jobs by company type
Employees with the hearing aid dispenser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hearing aid dispensers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hearing aid dispenser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 70% |
Hearing aid dispenser turnover and employment statistics
Hearing aid dispenser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hearing aid dispensers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hearing aid dispenser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hearing aid dispenser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.02% |
| 2011 | 4.10% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 4.04% |
| 2014 | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 2.79% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 4.32% |
| 2021 | 3.44% |
Average hearing aid dispenser tenure
The average hearing aid dispenser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 hearing aid dispensers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hearing aid dispenser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Hearing aid dispenser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hearing aid dispensers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Hearing Aid Dispenser | 8.23% | - |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 8.24% | 121,913 |
| Document Technician | 9.29% | 27,537 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Similar hearing aid dispenser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 8.24% | 121,913 |
| Document Technician | 9.29% | 27,537 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by hearing aid dispensers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Hearing aid dispenser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |
