Ophthalmic surgical assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Ophthalmic surgical assistant gender statistics
89.0% of ophthalmic surgical assistants are women and 11.0% of ophthalmic surgical assistants are men.
- Female, 89.0%
- Male, 11.0%
Ophthalmic surgical assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.0% |
| Male | 11.0% |
Ophthalmic surgical assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,848
Female income
$45,250
Ophthalmic surgical assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ophthalmic surgical assistant positions over time. Currently, 89.0% of ophthalmic surgical assistants are female.
Ophthalmic surgical assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.63% | 89.37% |
| 2011 | 10.10% | 89.90% |
| 2012 | 10.37% | 89.63% |
| 2013 | 10.65% | 89.35% |
| 2014 | 10.31% | 89.69% |
| 2015 | 9.38% | 90.62% |
| 2016 | 10.98% | 89.02% |
| 2017 | 11.17% | 88.83% |
| 2018 | 9.60% | 90.40% |
| 2019 | 12.02% | 87.98% |
| 2020 | 11.84% | 88.16% |
| 2021 | 11.02% | 88.98% |
Ophthalmic surgical assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared ophthalmic surgical assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant | 11% | 89% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Ophthalmic surgical assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ophthalmic surgical assistants is White, which makes up 54.7% of all ophthalmic surgical assistants. Comparatively, 18.9% of ophthalmic surgical assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of ophthalmic surgical assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Ophthalmic surgical assistant race
| Ophthalmic surgical assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Ophthalmic surgical assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how ophthalmic surgical assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ophthalmic surgical assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.39% | 15.29% | 6.60% | 14.41% |
| 2011 | 58.87% | 15.20% | 7.31% | 16.08% |
| 2012 | 59.80% | 13.69% | 7.72% | 16.91% |
| 2013 | 60.41% | 14.22% | 6.82% | 15.51% |
| 2014 | 58.53% | 15.05% | 7.28% | 15.80% |
| 2015 | 57.07% | 13.29% | 8.26% | 18.21% |
| 2016 | 57.09% | 14.35% | 7.99% | 17.46% |
| 2017 | 55.34% | 15.39% | 9.09% | 17.17% |
| 2018 | 59.63% | 11.27% | 9.18% | 17.25% |
| 2019 | 60.05% | 10.65% | 9.56% | 17.18% |
| 2020 | 57.83% | 10.21% | 8.11% | 18.34% |
| 2021 | 54.66% | 11.80% | 9.26% | 18.88% |
Ophthalmic surgical assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, white ophthalmic surgical assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ophthalmic surgical assistants have the lowest average salary at $45,998.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,861 |
| White | $49,122 |
| Black or African American | $45,998 |
| Asian | $47,682 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,642 |
Average ophthalmic surgical assistant age
See how the average age of ophthalmic surgical assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Ophthalmic surgical assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 47.5 |
| White | 46 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 36.5 |
Ophthalmic surgical assistant age breakdown
The average age of ophthalmic surgical assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the ophthalmic surgical assistant population.
Ophthalmic surgical assistant age breakdown
| Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Ophthalmic surgical assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for ophthalmic surgical assistants is associate degree, with 35% of ophthalmic surgical assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Associate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Diploma, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Ophthalmic surgical assistants by degree level
| Ophthalmic surgical assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Ophthalmic surgical assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ophthalmic surgical assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,255 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, ophthalmic surgical assistants earn a median annual income of $49,918 compared to $44,222 for ophthalmic surgical assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,255 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,671 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,918 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,222 |
Ophthalmic surgical assistant employment statistics
Company size where ophthalmic surgical assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ophthalmic surgical assistants work.
Ophthalmic surgical assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Ophthalmic surgical assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the ophthalmic surgical assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ophthalmic surgical assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Ophthalmic surgical assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 82% |
Ophthalmic surgical assistant turnover and employment statistics
Ophthalmic surgical assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ophthalmic surgical assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ophthalmic surgical assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ophthalmic surgical assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.02% |
| 2011 | 4.10% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 4.04% |
| 2014 | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 2.79% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.79% |
| 2019 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average ophthalmic surgical assistant tenure
The average ophthalmic surgical assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 159 ophthalmic surgical assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Ophthalmic surgical assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Ophthalmic surgical assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ophthalmic surgical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 72,832 |
| Medical Technologist, Generalist | 8.24% | 121,721 |
| Medical Auditor | 9.29% | 68,870 |
| Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant | 9.57% | - |
| Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 10,174 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Similar ophthalmic surgical assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 72,832 |
| Medical Technologist, Generalist | 8.24% | 121,721 |
| Medical Auditor | 9.29% | 68,870 |
| Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 10,174 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Foreign languages spoken by ophthalmic surgical assistants
The most common foreign language among ophthalmic surgical assistants is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Indonesian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Indonesian, 20.0%
Ophthalmic surgical assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Indonesian | 20.0% |