Metallurgical laboratory assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Metallurgical laboratory assistant gender statistics
19.2% of metallurgical laboratory assistants are women and 80.8% of metallurgical laboratory assistants are men.
- Male, 80.8%
- Female, 19.2%
Metallurgical laboratory assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.8% |
| Female | 19.2% |
Metallurgical laboratory assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,056
Female income
$41,264
Metallurgical laboratory assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metallurgical laboratory assistant positions over time. Currently, 19.2% of metallurgical laboratory assistants are female.
Metallurgical laboratory assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.14% | 15.86% |
| 2011 | 83.82% | 16.18% |
| 2012 | 84.73% | 15.27% |
| 2013 | 82.55% | 17.45% |
| 2014 | 83.79% | 16.21% |
| 2015 | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 2016 | 83.70% | 16.30% |
| 2017 | 83.61% | 16.39% |
| 2018 | 81.94% | 18.06% |
| 2019 | 80.63% | 19.37% |
| 2020 | 81.98% | 18.02% |
| 2021 | 80.77% | 19.23% |
Metallurgical laboratory assistant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical Laboratory Assistant | 81% | 19% |
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Metallurgical laboratory assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metallurgical laboratory assistants is White, which makes up 67.9% of all metallurgical laboratory assistants. Comparatively, 11.7% of metallurgical laboratory assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of metallurgical laboratory assistants are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Metallurgical laboratory assistant race
| Metallurgical laboratory assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Metallurgical laboratory assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how metallurgical laboratory assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metallurgical laboratory assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 71.21% | 6.43% | 8.40% | 11.23% |
| 2019 | 71.66% | 6.16% | 8.30% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 69.60% | 5.51% | 8.58% | 11.30% |
| 2021 | 67.94% | 6.86% | 8.17% | 11.74% |
Metallurgical laboratory assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian metallurgical laboratory assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metallurgical laboratory assistants have the lowest average salary at $46,478.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,382 |
| White | $48,444 |
| Black or African American | $46,478 |
| Asian | $49,846 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,198 |
Average metallurgical laboratory assistant age
See how the average age of metallurgical laboratory assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Metallurgical laboratory assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Metallurgical laboratory assistant age breakdown
The average age of metallurgical laboratory assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the metallurgical laboratory assistant population.
Metallurgical laboratory assistant age breakdown
| Metallurgical Laboratory Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Metallurgical laboratory assistant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Associate, 20%
Metallurgical laboratory assistants by degree level
| Metallurgical laboratory assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Associate | 20% |
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Metallurgical laboratory assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metallurgical laboratory assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,735 annually. With a Associate degree, metallurgical laboratory assistants earn a median annual income of $50,307 compared to $49,332 for metallurgical laboratory assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,735 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,511 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,332 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,307 |
Metallurgical laboratory assistant employment statistics
Metallurgical laboratory assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the metallurgical laboratory assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most metallurgical laboratory assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Metallurgical laboratory assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 60% |
Metallurgical laboratory assistant turnover and employment statistics
Metallurgical laboratory assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metallurgical laboratory assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metallurgical laboratory assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metallurgical laboratory assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average metallurgical laboratory assistant tenure
The average metallurgical laboratory assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 metallurgical laboratory assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Metallurgical laboratory assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Metallurgical laboratory assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metallurgical laboratory assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photogrammetric Stereo Compiler | 4.94% | 246 |
| Line Staker | 5.61% | 45,664 |
| Building Drafter | 5.82% | 6,879 |
| Metallurgical Laboratory Assistant | 6.29% | - |
| Research Instrumentation Technician | 8.40% | 59,227 |
Similar metallurgical laboratory assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Photogrammetric Stereo Compiler | 4.94% | 246 |
| Line Staker | 5.61% | 45,664 |
| Building Drafter | 5.82% | 6,879 |
| Research Instrumentation Technician | 8.40% | 59,227 |