Hearing care practitioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Hearing care practitioner demographics by:
Hearing care practitioner gender statistics
56.4% of hearing care practitioners are women and 43.6% of hearing care practitioners are men.
- Female, 56.4%
- Male, 43.6%
Hearing care practitioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% |
| Male | 43.6% |
Hearing care practitioner gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,801
Female income
$68,871
Hearing care practitioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hearing care practitioner positions over time. Currently, 56.4% of hearing care practitioners are female.
Hearing care practitioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.01% | 55.99% |
| 2011 | 42.59% | 57.41% |
| 2012 | 43.33% | 56.67% |
| 2013 | 44.05% | 55.95% |
| 2014 | 43.15% | 56.85% |
| 2015 | 40.61% | 59.39% |
| 2016 | 44.91% | 55.09% |
| 2017 | 45.37% | 54.63% |
| 2018 | 39.28% | 60.72% |
| 2019 | 44.25% | 55.75% |
| 2020 | 44.40% | 55.60% |
| 2021 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
Hearing care practitioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared hearing care practitioners 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 Care Practitioner | 44% | 56% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Hearing care practitioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hearing care practitioners is White, which makes up 60.2% of all hearing care practitioners. Comparatively, 15.8% of hearing care practitioners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of hearing care practitioners are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Hearing care practitioner race
| Hearing care practitioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Hearing care practitioner race and ethnicity over time
See how hearing care practitioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hearing care practitioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.32% | 12.80% | 5.45% | 10.60% |
| 2011 | 66.81% | 12.72% | 6.16% | 12.27% |
| 2012 | 67.73% | 11.20% | 6.57% | 13.09% |
| 2013 | 68.35% | 11.73% | 5.67% | 11.70% |
| 2014 | 66.46% | 12.57% | 6.13% | 11.98% |
| 2015 | 65.00% | 10.81% | 7.11% | 14.39% |
| 2016 | 65.02% | 11.86% | 6.84% | 13.65% |
| 2017 | 63.28% | 12.90% | 7.94% | 13.35% |
| 2018 | 66.36% | 10.37% | 6.88% | 14.15% |
| 2019 | 66.88% | 9.59% | 7.83% | 13.40% |
| 2020 | 63.63% | 9.42% | 6.02% | 15.09% |
| 2021 | 60.24% | 10.47% | 8.03% | 15.85% |
Hearing care practitioner wage gap by race
According to our data, white hearing care practitioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hearing care practitioners have the lowest average salary at $71,345.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,381 |
| White | $76,926 |
| Black or African American | $71,345 |
| Asian | $75,378 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,091 |
Average hearing care practitioner age
See how the average age of hearing care practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hearing care practitioner 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 care practitioner age breakdown
The average age of hearing care practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the hearing care practitioner population.
Hearing care practitioner age breakdown
| Hearing Care Practitioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Hearing care practitioner educational attainment
The most common degree for hearing care practitioners is bachelor's degree, with 54% of hearing care practitioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Hearing care practitioners by degree level
| Hearing care practitioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Hearing care practitioner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hearing care practitioners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $95,320 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hearing care practitioners earn a median annual income of $73,243 compared to $68,174 for hearing care practitioners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,320 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,901 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,243 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,174 |
Hearing care practitioner turnover and employment statistics
Hearing care practitioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hearing care practitioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hearing care practitioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hearing care practitioner 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 care practitioner tenure
The average hearing care practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 110 hearing care practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Hearing care practitioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Hearing care practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hearing care practitioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 113,033 |
| Hearing Care Practitioner | 8.23% | - |
| Cytopathology Technologist | 8.24% | 46,656 |
| Health Information Specialist | 9.29% | 135,448 |
| Optical Dispenser | 12.53% | 6,198 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Similar hearing care practitioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 113,033 |
| Cytopathology Technologist | 8.24% | 46,656 |
| Health Information Specialist | 9.29% | 135,448 |
| Optical Dispenser | 12.53% | 6,198 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |