Lead mammographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead mammographer demographics by:
Lead mammographer gender statistics
96.9% of lead mammographers are women and 3.1% of lead mammographers are men.
- Female, 96.9%
- Male, 3.1%
Lead mammographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 96.9% |
| Male | 3.1% |
Lead mammographer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,625
Female income
$64,490
Lead mammographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead mammographer positions over time. Currently, 96.9% of lead mammographers are female.
Lead mammographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.44% | 97.56% |
| 2011 | 2.45% | 97.55% |
| 2012 | 2.58% | 97.42% |
| 2013 | 2.52% | 97.48% |
| 2014 | 2.63% | 97.37% |
| 2015 | 2.49% | 97.51% |
| 2016 | 2.68% | 97.32% |
| 2017 | 2.60% | 97.40% |
| 2018 | 2.64% | 97.36% |
| 2019 | 2.71% | 97.29% |
| 2020 | 2.68% | 97.32% |
| 2021 | 3.08% | 96.92% |
Lead mammographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead mammographers 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% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Lead mammographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead mammographers is White, which makes up 73.8% of all lead mammographers. Comparatively, 10.2% of lead mammographers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of lead mammographers are Asian.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Lead mammographer race
| Lead mammographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Lead mammographer race and ethnicity over time
See how lead mammographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead mammographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 5.47% | 4.97% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 6.60% | 4.10% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 6.43% | 4.42% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 7.29% | 4.48% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 77.76% | 5.80% | 6.03% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 5.42% | 6.08% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 5.72% | 6.02% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 78.64% | 5.33% | 4.90% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 79.09% | 5.33% | 5.22% | 8.76% |
| 2020 | 76.76% | 4.48% | 5.43% | 8.71% |
| 2021 | 73.75% | 5.39% | 6.05% | 10.19% |
Lead mammographer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,481 |
| White | $72,391 |
| Black or African American | $69,149 |
| Asian | $82,359 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,412 |
Average lead mammographer age
See how the average age of lead mammographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lead mammographer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 37 |
Lead mammographer age breakdown
The average age of lead mammographers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the lead mammographer population.
Lead mammographer age breakdown
| Lead Mammographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Lead mammographer educational attainment
- Associate, 77%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Lead mammographers by degree level
| Lead mammographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 77% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Lead mammographer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,941 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,777 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,570 |
Lead mammographer employment statistics
Company size where lead mammographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead mammographers work.
Lead mammographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Lead mammographer turnover and employment statistics
Lead mammographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead mammographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead mammographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead mammographer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 1.30% |
| 2020 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 1.94% |
Average lead mammographer tenure
The average lead mammographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 150 lead mammographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead mammographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Lead mammographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead mammographers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Technician | 5.02% | 48,061 |
| Lead Mammographer | 7.78% | - |
| Cytology Supervisor | 8.24% | 1,452 |
| Public Health Technician | 9.29% | 64,368 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar lead mammographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Technician | 5.02% | 48,061 |
| Cytology Supervisor | 8.24% | 1,452 |
| Public Health Technician | 9.29% | 64,368 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead mammographers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Lead mammographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
