Hearing-aid repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hearing-aid repairer demographics by:
Hearing-aid repairer gender statistics
53.1% of hearing-aid repairers are women and 46.9% of hearing-aid repairers are men.
- Female, 53.1%
- Male, 46.9%
Hearing-aid repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% |
| Male | 46.9% |
Hearing-aid repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,550
Female income
$51,891
Hearing-aid repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hearing-aid repairer positions over time. Currently, 53.1% of hearing-aid repairers are female.
Hearing-aid repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.80% | 49.20% |
| 2011 | 59.68% | 40.32% |
| 2012 | 55.38% | 44.62% |
| 2013 | 50.43% | 49.57% |
| 2014 | 60.26% | 39.74% |
| 2015 | 59.56% | 40.44% |
| 2016 | 50.20% | 49.80% |
| 2017 | 53.60% | 46.40% |
| 2018 | 50.73% | 49.27% |
| 2019 | 50.27% | 49.73% |
| 2020 | 55.29% | 44.71% |
| 2021 | 46.94% | 53.06% |
Hearing-aid repairer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hearing-aid repairers 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 Repairer | 47% | 53% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Hearing-aid repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hearing-aid repairers is White, which makes up 63.5% of all hearing-aid repairers. Comparatively, 17.0% of hearing-aid repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of hearing-aid repairers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Hearing-aid repairer race
| Hearing-aid repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Hearing-aid repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how hearing-aid repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hearing-aid repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.97% | 8.97% | 3.55% | 13.96% |
| 2011 | 69.00% | 10.24% | 3.34% | 14.77% |
| 2012 | 69.37% | 9.01% | 4.11% | 14.83% |
| 2013 | 70.46% | 9.08% | 3.47% | 14.47% |
| 2014 | 69.52% | 8.59% | 3.75% | 15.22% |
| 2015 | 69.73% | 8.88% | 2.79% | 15.34% |
| 2016 | 69.60% | 9.25% | 3.61% | 14.81% |
| 2017 | 67.99% | 9.31% | 3.94% | 15.44% |
| 2018 | 69.03% | 9.43% | 3.23% | 15.26% |
| 2019 | 69.04% | 9.11% | 3.45% | 15.91% |
| 2020 | 66.70% | 7.53% | 3.36% | 17.77% |
| 2021 | 63.52% | 10.02% | 3.29% | 17.05% |
Hearing-aid repairer wage gap by race
According to our data, white hearing-aid repairers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hearing-aid repairers have the lowest average salary at $57,870.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,139 |
| White | $63,942 |
| Black or African American | $57,870 |
| Asian | $61,148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,810 |
Average hearing-aid repairer age
See how the average age of hearing-aid repairers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hearing-aid repairer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Hearing-aid repairer age breakdown
The average age of hearing-aid repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the hearing-aid repairer population.
Hearing-aid repairer age breakdown
| Hearing-Aid Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Hearing-aid repairer educational attainment
The most common degree for hearing-aid repairers is bachelor's degree, with 47% of hearing-aid repairers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Hearing-aid repairers by degree level
| Hearing-aid repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Hearing-aid repairer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hearing-aid repairers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $66,996 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hearing-aid repairers earn a median annual income of $61,241 compared to $54,556 for hearing-aid repairers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,556 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,241 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,996 |
Hearing-aid repairer employment statistics
Company size where hearing-aid repairers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hearing-aid repairers work.
Hearing-aid repairer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Hearing-aid repairer turnover and employment statistics
Hearing-aid repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hearing-aid repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hearing-aid repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hearing-aid repairer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average hearing-aid repairer tenure
The average hearing-aid repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 108 hearing-aid repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hearing-aid repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Hearing-aid repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hearing-aid repairers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Specialist | 1.73% | 14,299 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Hearing-Aid Repairer | 3.56% | - |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Keyboard Instrument Tuner | 8.86% | 2,672 |
Similar hearing-aid repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Specialist | 1.73% | 14,299 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Keyboard Instrument Tuner | 8.86% | 2,672 |
Foreign languages spoken by hearing-aid repairers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hearing-aid repairer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |