Lens coating technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Lens coating technician demographics by:
Lens coating technician gender statistics
18.2% of lens coating technicians are women and 81.8% of lens coating technicians are men.
- Male, 81.8%
- Female, 18.2%
Lens coating technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.8% |
| Female | 18.2% |
Lens coating technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,809
Female income
$31,105
Lens coating technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lens coating technician positions over time. Currently, 18.2% of lens coating technicians are female.
Lens coating technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
| 2011 | 79.79% | 20.21% |
| 2012 | 78.03% | 21.97% |
| 2013 | 77.95% | 22.05% |
| 2014 | 80.63% | 19.37% |
| 2015 | 82.02% | 17.98% |
| 2016 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2017 | 80.42% | 19.58% |
| 2018 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2019 | 80.49% | 19.51% |
| 2020 | 76.37% | 23.63% |
| 2021 | 81.81% | 18.19% |
Lens coating technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared lens coating technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Lens Coating Technician | 82% | 18% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Lens coating technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lens coating technicians is White, which makes up 59.5% of all lens coating technicians. Comparatively, 22.4% of lens coating technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of lens coating technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.4%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Lens coating technician race
| Lens coating technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Lens coating technician race and ethnicity over time
See how lens coating technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lens coating technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.53% | 9.25% | 3.22% | 22.25% |
| 2011 | 61.08% | 11.44% | 2.49% | 22.07% |
| 2012 | 61.22% | 10.47% | 2.74% | 23.49% |
| 2013 | 62.20% | 10.51% | 3.59% | 20.99% |
| 2014 | 64.15% | 10.45% | 3.14% | 19.60% |
| 2015 | 62.47% | 9.85% | 2.62% | 21.61% |
| 2016 | 60.24% | 11.04% | 3.60% | 22.81% |
| 2017 | 63.56% | 9.54% | 3.56% | 20.65% |
| 2018 | 61.76% | 10.86% | 3.14% | 21.40% |
| 2019 | 65.95% | 9.17% | 3.22% | 18.91% |
| 2020 | 62.70% | 9.11% | 3.38% | 19.32% |
| 2021 | 59.48% | 10.38% | 3.25% | 22.40% |
Lens coating technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lens coating technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lens coating technicians have the lowest average salary at $32,384.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,228 |
| White | $34,017 |
| Black or African American | $33,466 |
| Asian | $35,006 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,384 |
Average lens coating technician age
See how the average age of lens coating technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lens coating technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 41 | 41.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 40 |
Lens coating technician age breakdown
The average age of lens coating technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the lens coating technician population.
Lens coating technician age breakdown
| Lens Coating Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Lens coating technician educational attainment
The most common degree for lens coating technicians is high school diploma, with 38% of lens coating technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Lens coating technicians by degree level
| Lens coating technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Lens coating technician employment statistics
Most lens coating technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lens coating technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lens coating technicians work.
Lens coating technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Lens coating technician jobs by company type
Employees with the lens coating technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lens coating technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lens coating technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 1% |
Lens coating technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for lens coating technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Lens coating technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Lens coating technician turnover and employment statistics
Lens coating technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lens coating technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lens coating technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lens coating technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 5.83% |
| 2016 | 4.20% |
| 2017 | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 6.66% |
Average lens coating technician tenure
The average lens coating technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 764 lens coating technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Lens coating technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Lens coating technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lens coating 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Coating Technician | 4.35% | - |
| Optical Glass Inspector | 4.47% | 18,834 |
| Packager | 4.75% | 3,674 |
| Cup Operator | 7.84% | 30,274 |
| Sublimer | 8.41% | 22 |
| Hot Saw Helper | 8.89% | 14,127 |
| Air Brush Artist | 15.21% | 4,858 |
Similar lens coating technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Glass Inspector | 4.47% | 18,834 |
| Packager | 4.75% | 3,674 |
| Cup Operator | 7.84% | 30,274 |
| Sublimer | 8.41% | 22 |
| Hot Saw Helper | 8.89% | 14,127 |
| Air Brush Artist | 15.21% | 4,858 |
Foreign languages spoken by lens coating technicians
The most common foreign language among lens coating technicians is Spanish at 47.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 9.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 47.6%
- Hmong, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Vietnamese, 4.8%
- Bosnian, 4.8%
- Other, 28.5%
Lens coating technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.6% |
| Hmong | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Vietnamese | 4.8% |
| Bosnian | 4.8% |
| Other | 28.5% |
