Lighting specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Lighting specialist gender statistics
41.2% of lighting specialists are women and 58.8% of lighting specialists are men.
- Male, 58.8%
- Female, 41.2%
Lighting specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.8% |
| Female | 41.2% |
Lighting specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,886
Female income
$47,968
Lighting specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lighting specialist positions over time. Currently, 41.2% of lighting specialists are female.
Lighting specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.59% | 38.41% |
| 2011 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2012 | 62.70% | 37.30% |
| 2013 | 61.61% | 38.39% |
| 2014 | 60.07% | 39.93% |
| 2015 | 59.97% | 40.03% |
| 2016 | 60.34% | 39.66% |
| 2017 | 60.43% | 39.57% |
| 2018 | 58.61% | 41.39% |
| 2019 | 59.53% | 40.47% |
| 2020 | 59.63% | 40.37% |
| 2021 | 58.83% | 41.17% |
Lighting specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared lighting specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Lighting Specialist | 59% | 41% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Lighting specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lighting specialists is White, which makes up 72.7% of all lighting specialists. Comparatively, 14.3% of lighting specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of lighting specialists are Asian.
- White, 72.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Lighting specialist race
| Lighting specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Lighting specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how lighting specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lighting specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.56% | 3.93% | 4.30% | 11.62% |
| 2011 | 78.05% | 3.82% | 4.63% | 12.15% |
| 2012 | 78.12% | 3.72% | 4.61% | 12.04% |
| 2013 | 77.51% | 3.97% | 4.50% | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 76.61% | 4.16% | 4.58% | 13.04% |
| 2015 | 77.01% | 3.93% | 4.57% | 12.86% |
| 2016 | 76.52% | 3.66% | 4.64% | 13.46% |
| 2017 | 76.65% | 3.96% | 4.52% | 13.16% |
| 2018 | 76.32% | 3.84% | 4.63% | 13.43% |
| 2019 | 76.27% | 3.74% | 4.74% | 13.54% |
| 2020 | 74.64% | 3.85% | 4.64% | 13.36% |
| 2021 | 72.68% | 3.86% | 5.17% | 14.34% |
Lighting specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white lighting specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lighting specialists have the lowest average salary at $47,173.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,979 |
| White | $53,117 |
| Black or African American | $47,173 |
| Asian | $51,264 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,101 |
Average lighting specialist age
See how the average age of lighting specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lighting specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Lighting specialist age breakdown
The average age of lighting specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the lighting specialist population.
Lighting specialist age breakdown
| Lighting Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Lighting specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for lighting specialists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of lighting specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Lighting specialists by degree level
| Lighting specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Lighting specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lighting specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,680 annually. With a Doctorate degree, lighting specialists earn a median annual income of $61,208 compared to $57,248 for lighting specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,680 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,694 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,248 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,208 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,339 |
Lighting specialist employment statistics
Most lighting specialists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lighting specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lighting specialists work.
Lighting specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Lighting specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the lighting specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lighting specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lighting specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 4% |
Lighting specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for lighting specialists are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Lighting specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Lighting specialist turnover and employment statistics
Lighting specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lighting specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lighting specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lighting specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average lighting specialist tenure
The average lighting specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 601 lighting specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Lighting specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Lighting specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lighting specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting Specialist | 6.15% | - |
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Holiday Sales Associate | 7.09% | 318,819 |
| District Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 30,314 |
| Direct Sales Agent | 7.29% | 225,552 |
| Front Counter Attendant | 8.34% | 93,837 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Similar lighting specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Holiday Sales Associate | 7.09% | 318,819 |
| District Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 30,314 |
| Direct Sales Agent | 7.29% | 225,552 |
| Front Counter Attendant | 8.34% | 93,837 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Foreign languages spoken by lighting specialists
The most common foreign language among lighting specialists is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- German, 5.6%
- Mandarin, 5.6%
- Other, 11.0%
Lighting specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Mandarin | 5.6% |
| Other | 11.0% |
