Optical glass inspector demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Optical glass inspector demographics by:
Optical glass inspector gender statistics
42.3% of optical glass inspectors are women and 57.7% of optical glass inspectors are men.
- Male, 57.7%
- Female, 42.3%
Optical glass inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.7% |
| Female | 42.3% |
Optical glass inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,315
Female income
$47,311
Optical glass inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in optical glass inspector positions over time. Currently, 42.3% of optical glass inspectors are female.
Optical glass inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.23% | 43.77% |
| 2011 | 56.00% | 44.00% |
| 2012 | 57.24% | 42.76% |
| 2013 | 58.30% | 41.70% |
| 2014 | 58.23% | 41.77% |
| 2015 | 59.31% | 40.69% |
| 2016 | 58.32% | 41.68% |
| 2017 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
| 2018 | 58.97% | 41.03% |
| 2019 | 58.49% | 41.51% |
| 2020 | 57.49% | 42.51% |
| 2021 | 57.66% | 42.34% |
Optical glass inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared optical glass inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Optical Glass Inspector | 58% | 42% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Optical glass inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among optical glass inspectors is White, which makes up 54.6% of all optical glass inspectors. Comparatively, 22.3% of optical glass inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of optical glass inspectors are Asian.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Optical glass inspector race
| Optical glass inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Optical glass inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how optical glass inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Optical glass inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.78% | 8.64% | 7.80% | 18.93% |
| 2011 | 60.09% | 9.91% | 7.29% | 19.76% |
| 2012 | 60.15% | 9.96% | 7.92% | 18.94% |
| 2013 | 60.29% | 10.03% | 7.33% | 19.44% |
| 2014 | 60.66% | 9.32% | 7.51% | 19.66% |
| 2015 | 59.63% | 9.32% | 7.52% | 20.43% |
| 2016 | 60.14% | 9.47% | 7.20% | 20.23% |
| 2017 | 60.25% | 8.56% | 7.68% | 20.25% |
| 2018 | 61.32% | 8.34% | 7.66% | 19.36% |
| 2019 | 60.41% | 8.25% | 7.30% | 20.89% |
| 2020 | 57.47% | 8.16% | 8.20% | 20.64% |
| 2021 | 54.60% | 8.62% | 8.79% | 22.27% |
Optical glass inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian optical glass inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american optical glass inspectors have the lowest average salary at $52,533.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,802 |
| White | $56,221 |
| Black or African American | $52,533 |
| Asian | $57,856 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,311 |
Average optical glass inspector age
See how the average age of optical glass inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Optical glass inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Optical glass inspector age breakdown
The average age of optical glass inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the optical glass inspector population.
Optical glass inspector age breakdown
| Optical Glass Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Optical glass inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for optical glass inspectors is high school diploma, with 27% of optical glass inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 17%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Optical glass inspectors by degree level
| Optical glass inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
Optical glass inspector jobs you might like
Optical glass inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, optical glass inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,067 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, optical glass inspectors earn a median annual income of $58,842 compared to $52,524 for optical glass inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,067 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,115 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,842 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,524 |
Optical glass inspector employment statistics
Company size where optical glass inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where optical glass inspectors work.
Optical glass inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Optical glass inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for optical glass inspectors are technology, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Optical glass inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Optical glass inspector turnover and employment statistics
Optical glass inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for optical glass inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Optical glass inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Optical glass inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average optical glass inspector tenure
The average optical glass inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 127 optical glass inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Optical glass inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Optical glass inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of optical glass inspectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Glass Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| General Machine Operator | 4.75% | 138,111 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Mud Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,425 |
| Plate Take Out Worker | 8.89% | 22,748 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Similar optical glass inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| General Machine Operator | 4.75% | 138,111 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Mud Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,425 |
| Plate Take Out Worker | 8.89% | 22,748 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Foreign languages spoken by optical glass inspectors
The most common foreign language among optical glass inspectors is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Braille at 16.7% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Braille, 16.7%
- Swedish, 16.7%
Optical glass inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Braille | 16.7% |
| Swedish | 16.7% |