Line tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Line tester gender statistics
33.8% of line testers are women and 66.2% of line testers are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Line tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Line tester gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,322
Female income
$39,185
Line tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line tester positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of line testers are female.
Line tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.97% | 40.03% |
| 2011 | 63.25% | 36.75% |
| 2012 | 60.36% | 39.64% |
| 2013 | 61.05% | 38.95% |
| 2014 | 60.62% | 39.38% |
| 2015 | 70.49% | 29.51% |
| 2016 | 64.93% | 35.07% |
| 2017 | 72.86% | 27.14% |
| 2018 | 69.30% | 30.70% |
| 2019 | 64.21% | 35.79% |
| 2020 | 67.81% | 32.19% |
| 2021 | 66.18% | 33.82% |
Line tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared line testers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Line Tester | 66% | 34% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Line tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line testers is White, which makes up 60.0% of all line testers. Comparatively, 22.2% of line testers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of line testers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.2%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Line tester race
| Line tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Line tester race and ethnicity over time
See how line tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.49% | 11.23% | 2.88% | 20.57% |
| 2011 | 64.68% | 11.94% | 3.18% | 18.12% |
| 2012 | 64.51% | 11.52% | 3.25% | 18.24% |
| 2013 | 64.63% | 10.09% | 2.81% | 19.85% |
| 2014 | 64.28% | 11.03% | 3.09% | 18.94% |
| 2015 | 61.33% | 13.54% | 2.95% | 19.07% |
| 2016 | 62.76% | 11.25% | 2.41% | 20.83% |
| 2017 | 60.92% | 11.34% | 3.65% | 21.55% |
| 2018 | 61.53% | 10.83% | 3.70% | 20.93% |
| 2019 | 61.94% | 11.18% | 3.95% | 20.67% |
| 2020 | 60.53% | 10.83% | 3.24% | 20.08% |
| 2021 | 59.95% | 8.22% | 3.20% | 22.25% |
Line tester wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown line testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american line testers have the lowest average salary at $39,805.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,408 |
| White | $43,231 |
| Black or African American | $39,805 |
| Asian | $47,582 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,280 |
Average line tester age
See how the average age of line testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Line tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Line tester age breakdown
The average age of line testers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the line tester population.
Line tester age breakdown
| Line Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Line tester educational attainment
The most common degree for line testers is high school diploma, with 41% of line testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Line testers by degree level
| Line tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Line tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, line testers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,197 annually. With a Associate degree, line testers earn a median annual income of $48,451 compared to $41,744 for line testers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,744 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,197 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,451 |
Line tester employment statistics
Most line testers work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where line testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line testers work.
Line tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Line tester jobs by company type
Employees with the line tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most line testers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Line tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 49% |
| Private | 48% |
Line tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for line testers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Line tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Line tester turnover and employment statistics
Line tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.00% |
| 2011 | 10.18% |
| 2012 | 8.37% |
| 2013 | 7.65% |
| 2014 | 4.93% |
| 2015 | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 3.61% |
| 2017 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 3.19% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.10% |
| 2021 | 4.14% |
Average line tester tenure
The average line tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 line testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Line tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Line tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line testers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Operator | 1.73% | 26,855 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Pinsetter Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 46,601 |
| Appliance Worker | 3.71% | 21,754 |
| Line Tester | 3.93% | - |
| Time Clock Mechanic | 8.86% | 34,015 |
Similar line tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Operator | 1.73% | 26,855 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Pinsetter Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 46,601 |
| Appliance Worker | 3.71% | 21,754 |
| Time Clock Mechanic | 8.86% | 34,015 |
Foreign languages spoken by line testers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Line tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |