Optical engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Optical engineering technician demographics by:
Optical engineering technician gender statistics
18.9% of optical engineering technicians are women and 81.1% of optical engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 81.1%
- Female, 18.9%
Optical engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.1% |
| Female | 18.9% |
Optical engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,977
Female income
$46,014
Optical engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in optical engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 18.9% of optical engineering technicians are female.
Optical engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.41% | 15.59% |
| 2011 | 84.09% | 15.91% |
| 2012 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
| 2013 | 82.84% | 17.16% |
| 2014 | 84.07% | 15.93% |
| 2015 | 83.65% | 16.35% |
| 2016 | 83.97% | 16.03% |
| 2017 | 83.89% | 16.11% |
| 2018 | 82.24% | 17.76% |
| 2019 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2020 | 82.28% | 17.72% |
| 2021 | 81.08% | 18.92% |
Optical engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Engineering Technician | 81% | 19% |
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Optical engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among optical engineering technicians is White, which makes up 58.8% of all optical engineering technicians. Comparatively, 15.7% of optical engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of optical engineering technicians are Asian.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Optical engineering technician race
| Optical engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Optical engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how optical engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Optical engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.04% | 9.14% | 10.89% | 13.46% |
| 2011 | 64.50% | 9.25% | 11.57% | 12.33% |
| 2012 | 63.52% | 9.66% | 11.91% | 12.47% |
| 2013 | 62.73% | 9.93% | 11.07% | 12.98% |
| 2014 | 63.92% | 8.77% | 11.38% | 13.17% |
| 2015 | 63.51% | 9.06% | 10.74% | 13.74% |
| 2016 | 62.30% | 9.47% | 11.23% | 14.10% |
| 2017 | 62.10% | 9.34% | 11.45% | 13.95% |
| 2018 | 62.07% | 8.49% | 11.40% | 15.15% |
| 2019 | 62.53% | 8.22% | 11.30% | 15.25% |
| 2020 | 60.47% | 7.57% | 11.58% | 15.22% |
| 2021 | 58.81% | 8.92% | 11.16% | 15.66% |
Optical engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian optical engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american optical engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $53,624.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,467 |
| White | $56,559 |
| Black or African American | $53,624 |
| Asian | $58,674 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,695 |
Average optical engineering technician age
See how the average age of optical engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Optical engineering technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Optical engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of optical engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the optical engineering technician population.
Optical engineering technician age breakdown
| Optical Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Optical engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for optical engineering technicians is bachelor's degree, with 43% of optical engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 41% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 41%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Optical engineering technicians by degree level
| Optical engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Optical engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, optical engineering technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,084 annually. With a Associate degree, optical engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $59,373 compared to $57,896 for optical engineering technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,084 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,674 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,896 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,373 |
Optical engineering technician employment statistics
Company size where optical engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where optical engineering technicians work.
Optical engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Optical engineering technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for optical engineering technicians are technology, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Optical engineering technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Optical engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Optical engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for optical engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Optical engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Optical engineering technician 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 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average optical engineering technician tenure
The average optical engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 optical engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Optical engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Optical engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of optical engineering technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Survey Worker | 4.94% | 21,699 |
| Computer Draftsman Mechanical | 5.61% | 31,076 |
| Contract-Drafter | 5.82% | 10,033 |
| Optical Engineering Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Senior Equipment Technician | 8.40% | 29,363 |
Similar optical engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Survey Worker | 4.94% | 21,699 |
| Computer Draftsman Mechanical | 5.61% | 31,076 |
| Contract-Drafter | 5.82% | 10,033 |
| Senior Equipment Technician | 8.40% | 29,363 |
Foreign languages spoken by optical engineering technicians
- Mandarin, 50.0%
- Chinese, 50.0%
Optical engineering technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 50.0% |