Hearing instrument specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Hearing instrument specialist gender statistics
41.5% of hearing instrument specialists are women and 58.5% of hearing instrument specialists are men.
- Male, 58.5%
- Female, 41.5%
Hearing instrument specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.5% |
| Female | 41.5% |
Hearing instrument specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,358
Female income
$55,153
Hearing instrument specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hearing instrument specialist positions over time. Currently, 41.5% of hearing instrument specialists are female.
Hearing instrument specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.87% | 41.13% |
| 2011 | 57.47% | 42.53% |
| 2012 | 58.20% | 41.80% |
| 2013 | 58.91% | 41.09% |
| 2014 | 58.03% | 41.97% |
| 2015 | 55.46% | 44.54% |
| 2016 | 59.75% | 40.25% |
| 2017 | 60.20% | 39.80% |
| 2018 | 54.09% | 45.91% |
| 2019 | 59.10% | 40.90% |
| 2020 | 59.25% | 40.75% |
| 2021 | 58.49% | 41.51% |
Hearing instrument specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared hearing instrument specialists 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 Instrument Specialist | 58% | 42% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Hearing instrument specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hearing instrument specialists is White, which makes up 63.6% of all hearing instrument specialists. Comparatively, 15.0% of hearing instrument specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of hearing instrument specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Hearing instrument specialist race
| Hearing instrument specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Hearing instrument specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how hearing instrument specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hearing instrument specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.65% | 10.43% | 5.01% | 9.79% |
| 2011 | 70.14% | 10.35% | 5.72% | 11.46% |
| 2012 | 71.06% | 8.83% | 6.14% | 12.28% |
| 2013 | 71.67% | 9.36% | 5.23% | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 69.79% | 10.20% | 5.70% | 11.17% |
| 2015 | 68.33% | 8.44% | 6.67% | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 68.35% | 9.49% | 6.40% | 12.84% |
| 2017 | 66.60% | 10.53% | 7.50% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 69.69% | 8.00% | 6.44% | 13.34% |
| 2019 | 70.21% | 7.22% | 7.40% | 12.59% |
| 2020 | 66.96% | 7.05% | 5.58% | 14.28% |
| 2021 | 63.57% | 8.10% | 7.60% | 15.04% |
Hearing instrument specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white hearing instrument specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hearing instrument specialists have the lowest average salary at $58,124.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,078 |
| White | $65,010 |
| Black or African American | $58,124 |
| Asian | $63,075 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,718 |
Average hearing instrument specialist age
See how the average age of hearing instrument specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hearing instrument specialist 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 instrument specialist age breakdown
The average age of hearing instrument specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the hearing instrument specialist population.
Hearing instrument specialist age breakdown
| Hearing Instrument Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Hearing instrument specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for hearing instrument specialists is bachelor's degree, with 61% of hearing instrument specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Hearing instrument specialists by degree level
| Hearing instrument specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Hearing instrument specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hearing instrument specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $89,416 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hearing instrument specialists earn a median annual income of $60,438 compared to $54,324 for hearing instrument specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,416 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,062 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,438 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,324 |
Hearing instrument specialist employment statistics
Most hearing instrument specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hearing instrument specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hearing instrument specialists work.
Hearing instrument specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Hearing instrument specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the hearing instrument specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hearing instrument specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hearing instrument specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 2% |
Hearing instrument specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for hearing instrument specialists are health care, retail and professional.
Hearing instrument specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 38% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Hearing instrument specialist turnover and employment statistics
Hearing instrument specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hearing instrument specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hearing instrument specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hearing instrument specialist 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 instrument specialist tenure
The average hearing instrument specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 591 hearing instrument specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Hearing instrument specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Hearing instrument specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hearing instrument specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Hearing Instrument Specialist | 8.23% | - |
| Cytology Supervisor | 8.24% | 1,452 |
| Public Health Technician | 9.29% | 64,368 |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Similar hearing instrument specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Cytology Supervisor | 8.24% | 1,452 |
| Public Health Technician | 9.29% | 64,368 |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
