Lens inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Lens inspector gender statistics
67.8% of lens inspectors are women and 32.2% of lens inspectors are men.
- Female, 67.8%
- Male, 32.2%
Lens inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.8% |
| Male | 32.2% |
Lens inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,273
Female income
$31,989
Lens inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lens inspector positions over time. Currently, 67.8% of lens inspectors are female.
Lens inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.92% | 69.08% |
| 2011 | 30.72% | 69.28% |
| 2012 | 31.80% | 68.20% |
| 2013 | 32.75% | 67.25% |
| 2014 | 32.69% | 67.31% |
| 2015 | 33.68% | 66.32% |
| 2016 | 32.77% | 67.23% |
| 2017 | 32.67% | 67.33% |
| 2018 | 33.36% | 66.64% |
| 2019 | 32.93% | 67.07% |
| 2020 | 32.02% | 67.98% |
| 2021 | 32.17% | 67.83% |
Lens inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared lens inspectors 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 Inspector | 32% | 68% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Lens inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lens inspectors is White, which makes up 56.3% of all lens inspectors. Comparatively, 17.2% of lens inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of lens inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Lens inspector race
| Lens inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Lens inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how lens inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lens inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.43% | 14.42% | 5.97% | 13.89% |
| 2011 | 61.73% | 15.70% | 5.46% | 14.72% |
| 2012 | 61.80% | 15.74% | 6.10% | 13.90% |
| 2013 | 61.94% | 15.82% | 5.50% | 14.40% |
| 2014 | 62.30% | 15.10% | 5.69% | 14.62% |
| 2015 | 61.28% | 15.10% | 5.69% | 15.39% |
| 2016 | 61.79% | 15.26% | 5.38% | 15.19% |
| 2017 | 61.90% | 14.35% | 5.86% | 15.21% |
| 2018 | 62.97% | 14.12% | 5.83% | 14.32% |
| 2019 | 62.05% | 14.04% | 5.47% | 15.85% |
| 2020 | 59.12% | 13.95% | 6.37% | 15.60% |
| 2021 | 56.25% | 14.40% | 6.96% | 17.23% |
Lens inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lens inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lens inspectors have the lowest average salary at $34,153.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,466 |
| White | $35,633 |
| Black or African American | $34,153 |
| Asian | $36,277 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,871 |
Average lens inspector age
See how the average age of lens inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lens inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Lens inspector age breakdown
The average age of lens inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the lens inspector population.
Lens inspector age breakdown
| Lens Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Lens inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for lens inspectors is high school diploma, with 45% of lens inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 17%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Lens inspectors by degree level
| Lens inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Lens inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lens inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,617 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lens inspectors earn a median annual income of $36,663 compared to $34,149 for lens inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,617 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,906 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,663 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,149 |
Lens inspector employment statistics
Company size where lens inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lens inspectors work.
Lens inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Lens inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for lens inspectors are manufacturing, health care and professional.
Lens inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Health Care | 22% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Lens inspector turnover and employment statistics
Lens inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lens inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lens inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lens inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average lens inspector tenure
The average lens inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 lens inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Lens inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Lens inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lens inspectors 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 Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Barrel Filler | 4.75% | 8,750 |
| Brace Maker | 5.24% | 6,986 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Heavy Media Operator | 8.41% | 37,589 |
| Drop Wire Hanger | 8.89% | 731 |
| Photo Colorer | 15.21% | 248 |
Similar lens inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel Filler | 4.75% | 8,750 |
| Brace Maker | 5.24% | 6,986 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Heavy Media Operator | 8.41% | 37,589 |
| Drop Wire Hanger | 8.89% | 731 |
| Photo Colorer | 15.21% | 248 |
Foreign languages spoken by lens inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lens inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |