Lens maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Lens maker gender statistics
38.9% of lens makers are women and 61.1% of lens makers are men.
- Male, 61.1%
- Female, 38.9%
Lens maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.1% |
| Female | 38.9% |
Lens maker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,380
Female income
$36,536
Lens maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lens maker positions over time. Currently, 38.9% of lens makers are female.
Lens maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.80% | 32.20% |
| 2011 | 64.66% | 35.34% |
| 2012 | 69.31% | 30.69% |
| 2013 | 69.17% | 30.83% |
| 2014 | 62.97% | 37.03% |
| 2015 | 60.75% | 39.25% |
| 2016 | 64.67% | 35.33% |
| 2017 | 65.90% | 34.10% |
| 2018 | 68.57% | 31.43% |
| 2019 | 62.47% | 37.53% |
| 2020 | 65.07% | 34.93% |
| 2021 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
Lens maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared lens makers 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 Maker | 61% | 39% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Lens maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lens makers is White, which makes up 65.2% of all lens makers. Comparatively, 15.4% of lens makers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of lens makers are Asian.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Lens maker race
| Lens maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Lens maker race and ethnicity over time
See how lens maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lens maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.61% | 5.10% | 8.88% | 13.37% |
| 2011 | 69.41% | 5.38% | 10.44% | 11.92% |
| 2012 | 66.09% | 6.27% | 13.47% | 12.66% |
| 2013 | 68.66% | 4.84% | 10.94% | 12.41% |
| 2014 | 71.32% | 6.40% | 8.53% | 11.73% |
| 2015 | 66.43% | 5.56% | 10.61% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 70.68% | 5.65% | 9.77% | 11.40% |
| 2017 | 69.02% | 5.05% | 8.08% | 15.71% |
| 2018 | 66.59% | 3.83% | 11.72% | 15.88% |
| 2019 | 66.53% | 6.23% | 10.15% | 15.48% |
| 2020 | 63.56% | 5.94% | 11.47% | 14.71% |
| 2021 | 65.16% | 5.23% | 10.04% | 15.37% |
Lens maker wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american lens makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown lens makers have the lowest average salary at $38,365.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,365 |
| White | $41,598 |
| Black or African American | $42,433 |
| Asian | $40,678 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,975 |
Average lens maker age
See how the average age of lens makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lens maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 42.5 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 55 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 35 |
Lens maker age breakdown
The average age of lens makers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the lens maker population.
Lens maker age breakdown
| Lens Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Lens maker educational attainment
The most common degree for lens makers is high school diploma, with 27% of lens makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 27% and diploma degree at 27%.
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 18%
Lens makers by degree level
| Lens maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
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Lens maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lens makers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,636 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lens makers earn a median annual income of $41,302 compared to $40,657 for lens makers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,657 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,302 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,636 |
Lens maker turnover and employment statistics
Lens maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lens makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lens maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lens maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.58% |
| 2011 | 4.23% |
| 2012 | 4.95% |
| 2013 | 2.87% |
| 2014 | 4.04% |
| 2015 | 3.65% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average lens maker tenure
The average lens maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 lens makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lens maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Lens maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lens makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nut Sorter | 4.47% | 18,466 |
| Bottling Line Operator | 4.75% | 90,204 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | - |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Separator | 8.41% | 5 |
| Section Hand Helper | 8.89% | 18,126 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Similar lens maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nut Sorter | 4.47% | 18,466 |
| Bottling Line Operator | 4.75% | 90,204 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Separator | 8.41% | 5 |
| Section Hand Helper | 8.89% | 18,126 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Foreign languages spoken by lens makers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lens maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |