Laser technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Laser technician gender statistics
52.2% of laser technicians are women and 47.8% of laser technicians are men.
- Female, 52.2%
- Male, 47.8%
Laser technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% |
| Male | 47.8% |
Laser technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,902
Female income
$35,130
Laser technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laser technician positions over time. Currently, 52.2% of laser technicians are female.
Laser technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.64% | 46.36% |
| 2011 | 53.04% | 46.96% |
| 2012 | 54.75% | 45.25% |
| 2013 | 50.78% | 49.22% |
| 2014 | 53.00% | 47.00% |
| 2015 | 52.23% | 47.77% |
| 2016 | 52.82% | 47.18% |
| 2017 | 52.66% | 47.34% |
| 2018 | 49.73% | 50.27% |
| 2019 | 47.59% | 52.41% |
| 2020 | 49.80% | 50.20% |
| 2021 | 47.81% | 52.19% |
Laser technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Technician | 48% | 52% |
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Laser technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laser technicians is White, which makes up 60.7% of all laser technicians. Comparatively, 16.8% of laser technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of laser technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Laser technician race
| Laser technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Laser technician race and ethnicity over time
See how laser technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laser technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.93% | 9.72% | 7.19% | 14.57% |
| 2011 | 66.39% | 9.84% | 7.88% | 13.44% |
| 2012 | 65.41% | 10.24% | 8.21% | 13.58% |
| 2013 | 64.63% | 10.52% | 7.37% | 14.09% |
| 2014 | 65.81% | 9.36% | 7.68% | 14.28% |
| 2015 | 65.40% | 9.65% | 7.04% | 14.85% |
| 2016 | 64.19% | 10.05% | 7.53% | 15.21% |
| 2017 | 63.99% | 9.93% | 7.75% | 15.06% |
| 2018 | 63.97% | 9.08% | 7.70% | 16.26% |
| 2019 | 64.42% | 8.81% | 7.60% | 16.36% |
| 2020 | 62.36% | 8.15% | 7.88% | 16.33% |
| 2021 | 60.70% | 9.50% | 7.47% | 16.76% |
Laser technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laser technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american laser technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,247.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,030 |
| White | $38,049 |
| Black or African American | $37,247 |
| Asian | $38,617 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,583 |
Average laser technician age
See how the average age of laser technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laser technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Laser technician age breakdown
The average age of laser technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the laser technician population.
Laser technician age breakdown
| Laser Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Laser technician educational attainment
The most common degree for laser technicians is associate degree, with 35% of laser technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Associate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Laser technicians by degree level
| Laser technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Laser technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laser technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,777 annually. With a Associate degree, laser technicians earn a median annual income of $38,703 compared to $38,338 for laser technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,777 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,230 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,338 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,703 |
Laser technician employment statistics
Most laser technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where laser technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laser technicians work.
Laser technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Laser technician jobs by company type
Employees with the laser technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laser technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Laser technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 1% |
Laser technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for laser technicians are manufacturing, health care and technology.
Laser technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Laser technician turnover and employment statistics
Laser technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laser technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laser technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laser technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average laser technician tenure
The average laser technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,931 laser technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Laser technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Laser technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laser technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Person | 4.94% | 35,373 |
| Printed Circuit Designer | 5.61% | 44,212 |
| Civil Drafter | 5.82% | 9,120 |
| Laser Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Engineering Specialist Technician | 8.40% | 74,148 |
Similar laser technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Person | 4.94% | 35,373 |
| Printed Circuit Designer | 5.61% | 44,212 |
| Civil Drafter | 5.82% | 9,120 |
| Engineering Specialist Technician | 8.40% | 74,148 |
Foreign languages spoken by laser technicians
The most common foreign language among laser technicians is Spanish at 50.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.6% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.2%.
- Spanish, 50.7%
- French, 9.6%
- Russian, 8.2%
- German, 6.8%
- Swedish, 2.7%
- Other, 22.0%
Laser technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.7% |
| French | 9.6% |
| Russian | 8.2% |
| German | 6.8% |
| Swedish | 2.7% |
| Other | 22.0% |
