Metrologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Metrologist gender statistics
15.2% of metrologists are women and 84.8% of metrologists are men.
- Male, 84.8%
- Female, 15.2%
Metrologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.8% |
| Female | 15.2% |
Metrologist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,085
Female income
$64,807
Metrologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metrologist positions over time. Currently, 15.2% of metrologists are female.
Metrologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.18% | 24.82% |
| 2011 | 74.73% | 25.27% |
| 2012 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
| 2013 | 72.98% | 27.02% |
| 2014 | 74.69% | 25.31% |
| 2015 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2016 | 74.56% | 25.44% |
| 2017 | 74.44% | 25.56% |
| 2018 | 86.78% | 13.22% |
| 2019 | 88.34% | 11.66% |
| 2020 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2021 | 84.76% | 15.24% |
Metrologist related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologist | 85% | 15% |
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Metrologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metrologists is White, which makes up 70.8% of all metrologists. Comparatively, 10.4% of metrologists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of metrologists are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Metrologist race
| Metrologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Metrologist race and ethnicity over time
See how metrologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metrologist 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 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Metrologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white metrologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metrologists have the lowest average salary at $65,760.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,968 |
| White | $68,630 |
| Black or African American | $65,760 |
| Asian | $67,878 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,233 |
Average metrologist age
See how the average age of metrologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Metrologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Metrologist age breakdown
The average age of metrologists is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the metrologist population.
Metrologist age breakdown
| Metrologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Metrologist educational attainment
The most common degree for metrologists is bachelor's degree, with 49% of metrologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Metrologists by degree level
| Metrologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Metrologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metrologists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $67,380 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metrologists earn a median annual income of $66,772 compared to $65,436 for metrologists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,436 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,772 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,380 |
Metrologist employment statistics
Most metrologists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where metrologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metrologists work.
Metrologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Metrologist jobs by company type
Employees with the metrologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most metrologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Metrologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 7% |
Metrologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for metrologists are manufacturing, pharmaceutical and technology.
Metrologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Pharmaceutical | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Metrologist turnover and employment statistics
Metrologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metrologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metrologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metrologist 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 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average metrologist tenure
The average metrologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 613 metrologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Metrologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Metrologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metrologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor Chain Helper | 4.94% | 26,702 |
| Senior Design Drafter | 5.61% | 37,776 |
| Landscape Drafter | 5.82% | 7,902 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Scientist | 6.29% | 41,948 |
| Metrologist | 8.40% | - |
Similar metrologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor Chain Helper | 4.94% | 26,702 |
| Senior Design Drafter | 5.61% | 37,776 |
| Landscape Drafter | 5.82% | 7,902 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Scientist | 6.29% | 41,948 |
Foreign languages spoken by metrologists
The most common foreign language among metrologists is Spanish at 47.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 47.6%
- German, 14.3%
- Hebrew, 9.5%
- Arabic, 9.5%
- Dutch, 4.8%
- Other, 14.3%
Metrologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.6% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Hebrew | 9.5% |
| Arabic | 9.5% |
| Dutch | 4.8% |
| Other | 14.3% |
