Oil tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil tester gender statistics
5.9% of oil testers are women and 94.1% of oil testers are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Oil tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Oil tester gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,417
Female income
$59,200
Oil tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil tester positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of oil testers are female.
Oil tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 2011 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2012 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2013 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2014 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2015 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2016 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2017 | 94.87% | 5.13% |
| 2018 | 94.94% | 5.06% |
| 2019 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2020 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2021 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Oil tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil testers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Oil Tester | 94% | 6% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Oil tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil testers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all oil testers. Comparatively, 12.4% of oil testers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of oil testers are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Oil tester race
| Oil tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Oil tester race and ethnicity over time
See how oil tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Oil tester wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown oil testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian oil testers have the lowest average salary at $63,077.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,156 |
| White | $64,246 |
| Black or African American | $63,094 |
| Asian | $63,077 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,596 |
Average oil tester age
See how the average age of oil testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oil tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Oil tester age breakdown
The average age of oil testers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the oil tester population.
Oil tester age breakdown
| Oil Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Oil tester educational attainment
The most common degree for oil testers is high school diploma, with 43% of oil testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 43% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 14%
Oil testers by degree level
| Oil tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 14% |
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Oil tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,230 annually. With a Associate degree, oil testers earn a median annual income of $61,318 compared to $56,714 for oil testers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,230 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,723 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,714 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,318 |
Oil tester employment statistics
Company size where oil testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil testers work.
Oil tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Oil tester turnover and employment statistics
Oil tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average oil tester tenure
The average oil tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 oil testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Oil tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Feed Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,107 |
| Oil Tester | 8.16% | - |
| Formula Technician | 9.49% | 24,839 |
Similar oil tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Feed Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,107 |
| Formula Technician | 9.49% | 24,839 |