Instrument repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Instrument repairer gender statistics
15.5% of instrument repairers are women and 84.5% of instrument repairers are men.
- Male, 84.5%
- Female, 15.5%
Instrument repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.5% |
| Female | 15.5% |
Instrument repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,530
Female income
$48,294
Instrument repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instrument repairer positions over time. Currently, 15.5% of instrument repairers are female.
Instrument repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.50% | 21.50% |
| 2011 | 80.99% | 19.01% |
| 2012 | 81.54% | 18.46% |
| 2013 | 82.85% | 17.15% |
| 2014 | 81.74% | 18.26% |
| 2015 | 84.55% | 15.45% |
| 2016 | 83.68% | 16.32% |
| 2017 | 83.48% | 16.52% |
| 2018 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 2019 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2020 | 86.51% | 13.49% |
| 2021 | 84.51% | 15.49% |
Instrument repairer related jobs gender ratio
We compared instrument repairers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Instrument Repairer | 85% | 15% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Instrument repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among instrument repairers is White, which makes up 57.2% of all instrument repairers. Comparatively, 17.1% of instrument repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.5% of instrument repairers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 14.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Instrument repairer race
| Instrument repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Instrument repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how instrument repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Instrument repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.63% | 13.67% | 3.80% | 14.92% |
| 2011 | 66.56% | 13.06% | 3.60% | 13.97% |
| 2012 | 64.92% | 13.45% | 3.92% | 14.87% |
| 2013 | 64.47% | 14.15% | 4.66% | 13.74% |
| 2014 | 64.91% | 14.00% | 3.93% | 14.27% |
| 2015 | 63.09% | 13.33% | 4.67% | 16.26% |
| 2016 | 62.79% | 13.50% | 4.68% | 16.69% |
| 2017 | 62.12% | 14.15% | 5.42% | 15.98% |
| 2018 | 61.50% | 12.49% | 4.43% | 18.60% |
| 2019 | 62.13% | 12.52% | 4.48% | 17.59% |
| 2020 | 60.00% | 13.51% | 4.01% | 17.79% |
| 2021 | 57.16% | 14.49% | 5.95% | 17.07% |
Instrument repairer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown instrument repairers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian instrument repairers have the lowest average salary at $47,126.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,876 |
| White | $54,873 |
| Black or African American | $50,148 |
| Asian | $47,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,227 |
Average instrument repairer age
See how the average age of instrument repairers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Instrument repairer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Instrument repairer age breakdown
The average age of instrument repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the instrument repairer population.
Instrument repairer age breakdown
| Instrument Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Instrument repairer educational attainment
The most common degree for instrument repairers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of instrument repairers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Instrument repairers by degree level
| Instrument repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Instrument repairer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, instrument repairers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,569 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, instrument repairers earn a median annual income of $54,924 compared to $47,683 for instrument repairers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,683 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,924 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,569 |
Instrument repairer employment statistics
Most instrument repairers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where instrument repairers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where instrument repairers work.
Instrument repairer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Instrument repairer jobs by company type
Employees with the instrument repairer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instrument repairers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Instrument repairer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 13% |
Instrument repairer jobs by industry
The most common industries for instrument repairers are media, technology and government.
Instrument repairer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 15% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Government | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
Instrument repairer turnover and employment statistics
Instrument repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for instrument repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Instrument repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Instrument repairer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average instrument repairer tenure
The average instrument repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 instrument repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Instrument repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Instrument repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of instrument 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Aerial Installer | 3.37% | 23,729 |
| Security Installer | 4.35% | 59,796 |
| Video Player Mechanic | 4.78% | 35,098 |
| Instrument Repairer | 6.00% | - |
| Data Processing Mechanic | 6.67% | 108,095 |
| Motor Rewinder | 7.96% | 952 |
Similar instrument repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Aerial Installer | 3.37% | 23,729 |
| Security Installer | 4.35% | 59,796 |
| Video Player Mechanic | 4.78% | 35,098 |
| Data Processing Mechanic | 6.67% | 108,095 |
| Motor Rewinder | 7.96% | 952 |
Foreign languages spoken by instrument repairers
- German, 50.0%
- Russian, 50.0%
Instrument repairer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Russian | 50.0% |