Optical instrument assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Optical instrument assembler gender statistics
40.5% of optical instrument assemblers are women and 59.5% of optical instrument assemblers are men.
- Male, 59.5%
- Female, 40.5%
Optical instrument assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.5% |
| Female | 40.5% |
Optical instrument assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,030
Female income
$31,966
Optical instrument assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in optical instrument assembler positions over time. Currently, 40.5% of optical instrument assemblers are female.
Optical instrument assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.28% | 33.72% |
| 2011 | 63.07% | 36.93% |
| 2012 | 67.82% | 32.18% |
| 2013 | 67.68% | 32.32% |
| 2014 | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| 2015 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
| 2016 | 63.08% | 36.92% |
| 2017 | 64.34% | 35.66% |
| 2018 | 67.06% | 32.94% |
| 2019 | 60.84% | 39.16% |
| 2020 | 63.48% | 36.52% |
| 2021 | 59.46% | 40.54% |
Optical instrument assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared optical instrument assemblers 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 Instrument Assembler | 59% | 41% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Optical instrument assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among optical instrument assemblers is White, which makes up 56.2% of all optical instrument assemblers. Comparatively, 23.0% of optical instrument assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of optical instrument assemblers are Asian.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.0%
- Asian, 10.9%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Optical instrument assembler race
| Optical instrument assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.0% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Optical instrument assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how optical instrument assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Optical instrument assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.68% | 5.44% | 9.74% | 20.97% |
| 2011 | 60.48% | 5.71% | 11.30% | 19.52% |
| 2012 | 57.15% | 6.61% | 14.33% | 20.26% |
| 2013 | 59.73% | 5.17% | 11.80% | 20.01% |
| 2014 | 62.39% | 6.73% | 9.39% | 19.33% |
| 2015 | 57.49% | 5.89% | 11.47% | 22.85% |
| 2016 | 61.75% | 5.98% | 10.63% | 19.00% |
| 2017 | 60.09% | 5.38% | 8.94% | 23.32% |
| 2018 | 57.66% | 4.17% | 12.58% | 23.49% |
| 2019 | 57.60% | 6.56% | 11.01% | 23.08% |
| 2020 | 54.63% | 6.27% | 12.33% | 22.31% |
| 2021 | 56.23% | 5.56% | 10.90% | 22.97% |
Optical instrument assembler wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american optical instrument assemblers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown optical instrument assemblers have the lowest average salary at $33,427.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,427 |
| White | $35,995 |
| Black or African American | $36,655 |
| Asian | $35,266 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,913 |
Average optical instrument assembler age
See how the average age of optical instrument assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Optical instrument assembler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 42.5 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 55 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 35 |
Optical instrument assembler age breakdown
The average age of optical instrument assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the optical instrument assembler population.
Optical instrument assembler age breakdown
| Optical Instrument Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Optical instrument assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for optical instrument assemblers is associate degree, with 38% of optical instrument assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Associate, 38%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Optical instrument assemblers by degree level
| Optical instrument assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Optical instrument assembler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, optical instrument assemblers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,816 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, optical instrument assemblers earn a median annual income of $35,760 compared to $35,249 for optical instrument assemblers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,249 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,760 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,816 |
Optical instrument assembler employment statistics
Company size where optical instrument assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where optical instrument assemblers work.
Optical instrument assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Optical instrument assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for optical instrument assemblers are professional, technology and manufacturing.
Optical instrument assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Technology | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Optical instrument assembler turnover and employment statistics
Optical instrument assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for optical instrument assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Optical instrument assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Optical instrument assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.58% |
| 2011 | 4.23% |
| 2012 | 4.95% |
| 2013 | 2.87% |
| 2014 | 4.04% |
| 2015 | 3.65% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average optical instrument assembler tenure
The average optical instrument assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 85 optical instrument assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Optical instrument assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Optical instrument assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of optical instrument assemblers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carton Inspector | 4.47% | 16,606 |
| Boxer Operator | 4.75% | 49,908 |
| Optical Instrument Assembler | 5.24% | - |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Filter Helper | 8.41% | 13,373 |
| Iron Molder Helper | 8.89% | 13,764 |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar optical instrument assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Carton Inspector | 4.47% | 16,606 |
| Boxer Operator | 4.75% | 49,908 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Filter Helper | 8.41% | 13,373 |
| Iron Molder Helper | 8.89% | 13,764 |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Foreign languages spoken by optical instrument assemblers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Optical instrument assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |