Optical dispenser demographics and statistics in the US
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Optical dispenser demographics by:
Optical dispenser gender statistics
57.3% of optical dispensers are women and 42.7% of optical dispensers are men.
- Female, 57.3%
- Male, 42.7%
Optical dispenser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.3% |
| Male | 42.7% |
Optical dispenser gender pay gap
Women earn 70¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,957
Female income
$41,071
Optical dispenser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in optical dispenser positions over time. Currently, 57.3% of optical dispensers are female.
Optical dispenser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2011 | 38.45% | 61.55% |
| 2012 | 42.84% | 57.16% |
| 2013 | 39.49% | 60.51% |
| 2014 | 31.36% | 68.64% |
| 2015 | 39.27% | 60.73% |
| 2016 | 30.40% | 69.60% |
| 2017 | 35.88% | 64.12% |
| 2018 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2019 | 36.86% | 63.14% |
| 2020 | 27.99% | 72.01% |
| 2021 | 42.68% | 57.32% |
Optical dispenser related jobs gender ratio
We compared optical dispensers 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% |
| Optical Dispenser | 43% | 57% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Optical dispenser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among optical dispensers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all optical dispensers. Comparatively, 19.0% of optical dispensers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of optical dispensers are Asian.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Optical dispenser race
| Optical dispenser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Optical dispenser race and ethnicity over time
See how optical dispenser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Optical dispenser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.07% | 6.92% | 5.20% | 13.05% |
| 2011 | 72.26% | 7.04% | 4.08% | 14.85% |
| 2012 | 74.84% | 4.93% | 4.20% | 14.35% |
| 2013 | 68.53% | 7.54% | 5.34% | 15.94% |
| 2014 | 71.92% | 8.25% | 5.07% | 12.33% |
| 2015 | 71.99% | 5.23% | 5.62% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 69.08% | 8.07% | 6.29% | 14.92% |
| 2017 | 67.19% | 7.77% | 6.11% | 16.32% |
| 2018 | 71.28% | 5.39% | 5.01% | 14.75% |
| 2019 | 68.46% | 6.68% | 6.23% | 16.11% |
| 2020 | 65.65% | 6.21% | 7.95% | 15.93% |
| 2021 | 62.37% | 5.55% | 8.85% | 19.04% |
Optical dispenser wage gap by race
According to our data, asian optical dispensers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown optical dispensers have the lowest average salary at $49,111.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,111 |
| White | $51,234 |
| Black or African American | $58,424 |
| Asian | $80,100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,496 |
Average optical dispenser age
See how the average age of optical dispensers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Optical dispenser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 36.5 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 31.5 |
Optical dispenser age breakdown
The average age of optical dispensers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the optical dispenser population.
Optical dispenser age breakdown
| Optical Dispenser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Optical dispenser educational attainment
The most common degree for optical dispensers is associate degree, with 34% of optical dispensers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- Associate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Optical dispensers by degree level
| Optical dispenser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Optical dispenser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, optical dispensers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $67,761 annually. With a Associate degree, optical dispensers earn a median annual income of $54,958 compared to $44,643 for optical dispensers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,643 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,761 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,958 |
Optical dispenser employment statistics
Company size where optical dispensers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where optical dispensers work.
Optical dispenser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Optical dispenser jobs by company type
Employees with the optical dispenser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most optical dispensers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Optical dispenser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 8% |
Optical dispenser turnover and employment statistics
Optical dispenser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for optical dispensers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Optical dispenser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Optical dispenser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.51% |
| 2011 | 4.14% |
| 2012 | 4.99% |
| 2013 | 2.46% |
| 2014 | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average optical dispenser tenure
The average optical dispenser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 101 optical dispensers resumes in Zippia's database.
Optical dispenser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Optical dispenser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of optical dispensers 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 Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 94,542 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist | 8.24% | 78,739 |
| Health Information Provider | 9.29% | 122,665 |
| Optical Dispenser | 12.53% | - |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Similar optical dispenser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 94,542 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist | 8.24% | 78,739 |
| Health Information Provider | 9.29% | 122,665 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Foreign languages spoken by optical dispensers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Optical dispenser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |