Hearing aid mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Hearing aid mechanic demographics by:
Hearing aid mechanic gender statistics
2.1% of hearing aid mechanics are women and 97.9% of hearing aid mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.9%
- Female, 2.1%
Hearing aid mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.9% |
| Female | 2.1% |
Hearing aid mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,431
Female income
$35,542
Hearing aid mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hearing aid mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of hearing aid mechanics are female.
Hearing aid mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2011 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2012 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
| 2013 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2014 | 97.81% | 2.19% |
| 2015 | 98.24% | 1.76% |
| 2016 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2017 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2018 | 98.18% | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2020 | 98.20% | 1.80% |
| 2021 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
Hearing aid mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared hearing aid mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Hearing Aid Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Hearing aid mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hearing aid mechanics is White, which makes up 76.5% of all hearing aid mechanics. Comparatively, 11.5% of hearing aid mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of hearing aid mechanics are Asian.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Hearing aid mechanic race
| Hearing aid mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Hearing aid mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how hearing aid mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hearing aid mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.56% | 5.74% | 6.36% | 9.60% |
| 2011 | 79.64% | 4.62% | 5.44% | 8.76% |
| 2012 | 77.69% | 6.94% | 5.71% | 7.62% |
| 2013 | 79.83% | 4.86% | 4.74% | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 77.32% | 4.78% | 6.01% | 9.97% |
| 2015 | 76.81% | 6.09% | 6.09% | 9.07% |
| 2016 | 78.00% | 4.63% | 6.38% | 8.88% |
| 2017 | 74.06% | 5.51% | 5.65% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 78.53% | 4.15% | 5.09% | 9.78% |
| 2019 | 79.16% | 4.46% | 5.24% | 9.31% |
| 2020 | 75.34% | 3.81% | 4.22% | 8.58% |
| 2021 | 76.52% | 3.66% | 5.18% | 11.49% |
Hearing aid mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown hearing aid mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hearing aid mechanics have the lowest average salary at $37,030.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,567 |
| White | $37,772 |
| Black or African American | $40,164 |
| Asian | $39,860 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,030 |
Average hearing aid mechanic age
See how the average age of hearing aid mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hearing aid mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Hearing aid mechanic age breakdown
The average age of hearing aid mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the hearing aid mechanic population.
Hearing aid mechanic age breakdown
| Hearing Aid Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Hearing aid mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for hearing aid mechanics is high school diploma, with 47% of hearing aid mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 37% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Hearing aid mechanics by degree level
| Hearing aid mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Hearing aid mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hearing aid mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $54,385 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hearing aid mechanics earn a median annual income of $49,700 compared to $47,747 for hearing aid mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,747 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,700 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,385 |
Hearing aid mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Hearing aid mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hearing aid mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hearing aid mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hearing aid mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 5.24% |
| 2013 | 4.02% |
| 2014 | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 2.67% |
| 2017 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average hearing aid mechanic tenure
The average hearing aid mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 hearing aid mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Hearing aid mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Hearing aid mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hearing aid mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Systems Installer | 1.73% | 74,232 |
| Plant Changer | 2.00% | 8,670 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 3.71% | 72,689 |
| Telecommunications Line Installer | 3.93% | 61,523 |
| Hearing Aid Mechanic | 8.86% | - |
Similar hearing aid mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Systems Installer | 1.73% | 74,232 |
| Plant Changer | 2.00% | 8,670 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 3.71% | 72,689 |
| Telecommunications Line Installer | 3.93% | 61,523 |
Foreign languages spoken by hearing aid mechanics
- Romanian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Hearing aid mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Romanian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |