Hearing specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Hearing specialist gender statistics
66.1% of hearing specialists are women and 33.9% of hearing specialists are men.
- Female, 66.1%
- Male, 33.9%
Hearing specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.1% |
| Male | 33.9% |
Hearing specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,995
Female income
$53,773
Hearing specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hearing specialist positions over time. Currently, 66.1% of hearing specialists are female.
Hearing specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.24% | 65.76% |
| 2011 | 32.95% | 67.05% |
| 2012 | 33.62% | 66.38% |
| 2013 | 34.28% | 65.72% |
| 2014 | 33.46% | 66.54% |
| 2015 | 31.17% | 68.83% |
| 2016 | 35.07% | 64.93% |
| 2017 | 35.50% | 64.50% |
| 2018 | 30.00% | 70.00% |
| 2019 | 34.46% | 65.54% |
| 2020 | 34.60% | 65.40% |
| 2021 | 33.88% | 66.12% |
Hearing specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared hearing 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 Specialist | 34% | 66% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Hearing specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hearing specialists is White, which makes up 57.0% of all hearing specialists. Comparatively, 18.4% of hearing specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of hearing specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Hearing specialist race
| Hearing specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Hearing specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how hearing specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hearing specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.08% | 12.14% | 5.93% | 13.11% |
| 2011 | 63.56% | 12.06% | 6.64% | 14.78% |
| 2012 | 64.49% | 10.54% | 7.06% | 15.61% |
| 2013 | 65.10% | 11.07% | 6.15% | 14.21% |
| 2014 | 63.22% | 11.91% | 6.61% | 14.50% |
| 2015 | 61.76% | 10.15% | 7.59% | 16.91% |
| 2016 | 61.78% | 11.20% | 7.32% | 16.16% |
| 2017 | 60.03% | 12.24% | 8.42% | 15.87% |
| 2018 | 63.12% | 9.71% | 7.36% | 16.66% |
| 2019 | 63.64% | 8.93% | 8.32% | 15.91% |
| 2020 | 60.39% | 8.76% | 6.50% | 17.60% |
| 2021 | 57.00% | 9.81% | 8.51% | 18.36% |
Hearing specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white hearing specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hearing specialists have the lowest average salary at $55,946.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,508 |
| White | $60,879 |
| Black or African American | $55,946 |
| Asian | $59,506 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,252 |
Average hearing specialist age
See how the average age of hearing specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hearing 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of hearing specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the hearing specialist population.
Hearing specialist age breakdown
| Hearing Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Hearing specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for hearing specialists is bachelor's degree, with 50% of hearing specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Hearing specialists by degree level
| Hearing specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Hearing specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hearing specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,438 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hearing specialists earn a median annual income of $57,618 compared to $53,162 for hearing specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,438 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,705 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,618 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,162 |
Hearing specialist employment statistics
Most hearing specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hearing specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hearing specialists work.
Hearing specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Hearing specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the hearing specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hearing specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Hearing specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 16% |
Hearing specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for hearing specialists are health care, government and professional.
Hearing specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 25% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Hearing specialist turnover and employment statistics
Hearing specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hearing specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hearing specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hearing 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 specialist tenure
The average hearing specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 271 hearing specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Hearing specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Hearing specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hearing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Hearing Specialist | 8.23% | - |
| Cytotechnologist/Histotechnologist | 8.24% | 459 |
| Certified Coding Specialist | 9.29% | 62,432 |
| Optician Manager | 12.53% | 4,803 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Similar hearing specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Cytotechnologist/Histotechnologist | 8.24% | 459 |
| Certified Coding Specialist | 9.29% | 62,432 |
| Optician Manager | 12.53% | 4,803 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Foreign languages spoken by hearing specialists
- Spanish, 87.5%
- German, 12.5%
Hearing specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
