Laser specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Laser specialist gender statistics
56.1% of laser specialists are women and 43.9% of laser specialists are men.
- Female, 56.1%
- Male, 43.9%
Laser specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% |
| Male | 43.9% |
Laser specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,692
Female income
$84,704
Laser specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laser specialist positions over time. Currently, 56.1% of laser specialists are female.
Laser specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2011 | 96.32% | 3.68% |
| 2012 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2013 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 97.21% | 2.79% |
| 2015 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 2016 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2017 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2018 | 65.29% | 34.71% |
| 2019 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
| 2020 | 77.39% | 22.61% |
| 2021 | 43.87% | 56.13% |
Laser specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared laser specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrologist | 1% | 99% |
| Medical Esthetician | 4% | 96% |
| Licensed Esthetician | 5% | 95% |
| Laser Specialist | 44% | 56% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Laser specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laser specialists is White, which makes up 63.3% of all laser specialists. Comparatively, 16.3% of laser specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of laser specialists are Asian.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Laser specialist race
| Laser specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Laser specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how laser specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laser specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.81% | 3.43% | 50.31% | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 35.18% | 3.79% | 50.59% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 33.18% | 3.29% | 52.84% | 8.62% |
| 2013 | 34.40% | 3.85% | 50.37% | 9.13% |
| 2014 | 31.70% | 3.32% | 53.44% | 9.89% |
| 2015 | 31.93% | 3.13% | 52.64% | 10.51% |
| 2016 | 31.12% | 2.88% | 54.99% | 9.24% |
| 2017 | 29.78% | 3.08% | 53.72% | 10.79% |
| 2018 | 66.67% | 3.41% | 11.11% | 15.66% |
| 2019 | 72.16% | 3.45% | 8.02% | 13.36% |
| 2020 | 64.69% | 3.56% | 11.13% | 14.99% |
| 2021 | 63.26% | 5.06% | 8.65% | 16.29% |
Laser specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white laser specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian laser specialists have the lowest average salary at $81,795.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,202 |
| White | $91,001 |
| Black or African American | $90,243 |
| Asian | $81,795 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,556 |
Average laser specialist age
See how the average age of laser specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laser specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | |
| White | 33 | |
| Black or African American | 27.5 | |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
Laser specialist age breakdown
The average age of laser specialists is 20-30 years years old, representing 37% of the laser specialist population.
Laser specialist age breakdown
| Laser Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 37% |
Laser specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for laser specialists is bachelor's degree, with 42% of laser specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Laser specialists by degree level
| Laser specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Laser specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laser specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $90,468 annually. With a Associate degree, laser specialists earn a median annual income of $85,897 compared to $83,567 for laser specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $83,567 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,468 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $85,897 |
Laser specialist employment statistics
Most laser specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where laser specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laser specialists work.
Laser specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Laser specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the laser specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laser specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Laser specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 2% |
Laser specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for laser specialists are health care, manufacturing and professional.
Laser specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Laser specialist turnover and employment statistics
Laser specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laser specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laser specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laser specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.12% |
| 2011 | 5.30% |
| 2012 | 3.94% |
| 2013 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 3.79% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.20% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 3.44% |
| 2020 | 5.58% |
| 2021 | 8.42% |
Average laser specialist tenure
The average laser specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 257 laser specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Laser specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Laser specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laser 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurist | 5.12% | 1,746 |
| Barber Apprentice | 8.10% | 7,786 |
| Laser Specialist | 8.69% | - |
| Wig Stylist | 11.87% | 10,231 |
| Shampoo Person | 12.20% | 30,252 |
Similar laser specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurist | 5.12% | 1,746 |
| Barber Apprentice | 8.10% | 7,786 |
| Wig Stylist | 11.87% | 10,231 |
| Shampoo Person | 12.20% | 30,252 |
Foreign languages spoken by laser specialists
The most common foreign language among laser specialists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Polish is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Polish, 16.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
Laser specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Polish | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |