Meter tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Meter tester gender statistics
21.2% of meter testers are women and 78.8% of meter testers are men.
- Male, 78.8%
- Female, 21.2%
Meter tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.8% |
| Female | 21.2% |
Meter tester gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,447
Female income
$53,432
Meter tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meter tester positions over time. Currently, 21.2% of meter testers are female.
Meter tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.80% | 22.20% |
| 2011 | 77.64% | 22.36% |
| 2012 | 78.50% | 21.50% |
| 2013 | 79.23% | 20.77% |
| 2014 | 79.18% | 20.82% |
| 2015 | 79.91% | 20.09% |
| 2016 | 79.24% | 20.76% |
| 2017 | 79.16% | 20.84% |
| 2018 | 79.67% | 20.33% |
| 2019 | 79.36% | 20.64% |
| 2020 | 78.67% | 21.33% |
| 2021 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
Meter tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared meter testers 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% |
| Meter Tester | 79% | 21% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Meter tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meter testers is White, which makes up 54.3% of all meter testers. Comparatively, 19.9% of meter testers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of meter testers are Asian.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Asian, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Meter tester race
| Meter tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Meter tester race and ethnicity over time
See how meter tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meter tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.44% | 9.76% | 9.83% | 16.59% |
| 2011 | 59.74% | 11.04% | 9.31% | 17.43% |
| 2012 | 59.81% | 11.08% | 9.95% | 16.60% |
| 2013 | 59.94% | 11.16% | 9.36% | 17.10% |
| 2014 | 60.31% | 10.44% | 9.54% | 17.32% |
| 2015 | 59.28% | 10.44% | 9.54% | 18.09% |
| 2016 | 59.79% | 10.60% | 9.23% | 17.89% |
| 2017 | 59.91% | 9.69% | 9.71% | 17.92% |
| 2018 | 60.97% | 9.47% | 9.68% | 17.02% |
| 2019 | 60.06% | 9.38% | 9.32% | 18.55% |
| 2020 | 57.13% | 9.29% | 10.23% | 18.30% |
| 2021 | 54.26% | 9.74% | 10.81% | 19.94% |
Meter tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian meter testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american meter testers have the lowest average salary at $61,833.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,264 |
| White | $67,970 |
| Black or African American | $61,833 |
| Asian | $70,742 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,771 |
Average meter tester age
See how the average age of meter testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Meter tester 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 |
Meter tester age breakdown
The average age of meter testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the meter tester population.
Meter tester age breakdown
| Meter Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Meter tester educational attainment
The most common degree for meter testers is high school diploma, with 44% of meter testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Meter testers by degree level
| Meter tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Meter tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, meter testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,098 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, meter testers earn a median annual income of $72,430 compared to $61,818 for meter testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,098 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,124 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,430 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,818 |
Meter tester employment statistics
Company size where meter testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meter testers work.
Meter tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Meter tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for meter testers are utilities, energy and professional.
Meter tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 27% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Meter tester turnover and employment statistics
Meter tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meter testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meter tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meter tester 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 meter tester tenure
The average meter tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 meter testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Meter tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Meter tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of meter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meter Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Labeling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,833 |
| Denture Technician | 5.24% | 6,414 |
| Cup Operator | 7.84% | 30,274 |
| Vacuum Filter Operator | 8.41% | 26,158 |
| Conversion Worker | 8.89% | 22,967 |
| Printed Circuit Board Panels Developer | 15.21% | 70,029 |
Similar meter tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Labeling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,833 |
| Denture Technician | 5.24% | 6,414 |
| Cup Operator | 7.84% | 30,274 |
| Vacuum Filter Operator | 8.41% | 26,158 |
| Conversion Worker | 8.89% | 22,967 |
| Printed Circuit Board Panels Developer | 15.21% | 70,029 |