Optical instrument repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Optical instrument repairer gender statistics
5.9% of optical instrument repairers are women and 94.1% of optical instrument repairers are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Optical instrument repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Optical instrument repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,564
Female income
$35,621
Optical instrument repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in optical instrument repairer positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of optical instrument repairers are female.
Optical instrument repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2011 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2013 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2014 | 93.82% | 6.18% |
| 2015 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2016 | 92.51% | 7.49% |
| 2017 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2018 | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2020 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Optical instrument repairer related jobs gender ratio
We compared optical instrument repairers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Optical Instrument Repairer | 94% | 6% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Optical instrument repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among optical instrument repairers is White, which makes up 68.5% of all optical instrument repairers. Comparatively, 16.4% of optical instrument repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of optical instrument repairers are Asian.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Optical instrument repairer race
| Optical instrument repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Optical instrument repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how optical instrument repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Optical instrument repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.56% | 6.87% | 8.15% | 14.54% |
| 2011 | 71.65% | 5.75% | 7.24% | 13.69% |
| 2012 | 69.69% | 8.07% | 7.51% | 12.55% |
| 2013 | 71.84% | 6.00% | 6.54% | 13.00% |
| 2014 | 69.32% | 5.92% | 7.80% | 14.91% |
| 2015 | 68.81% | 7.22% | 7.88% | 14.00% |
| 2016 | 70.00% | 5.76% | 8.17% | 13.81% |
| 2017 | 66.06% | 6.65% | 7.44% | 17.97% |
| 2018 | 70.53% | 5.29% | 6.89% | 14.72% |
| 2019 | 71.16% | 5.59% | 7.04% | 14.24% |
| 2020 | 67.34% | 4.95% | 6.02% | 13.52% |
| 2021 | 68.52% | 4.80% | 6.97% | 16.42% |
Optical instrument repairer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown optical instrument repairers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino optical instrument repairers have the lowest average salary at $37,519.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,615 |
| White | $38,471 |
| Black or African American | $41,496 |
| Asian | $41,100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,519 |
Average optical instrument repairer age
See how the average age of optical instrument repairers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Optical instrument repairer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Optical instrument repairer age breakdown
The average age of optical instrument repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the optical instrument repairer population.
Optical instrument repairer age breakdown
| Optical Instrument Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Optical instrument repairer educational attainment
The most common degree for optical instrument repairers is associate degree, with 35% of optical instrument repairers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 17%
Optical instrument repairers by degree level
| Optical instrument repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 17% |
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Optical instrument repairer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, optical instrument repairers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $60,885 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, optical instrument repairers earn a median annual income of $54,443 compared to $51,804 for optical instrument repairers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,804 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,443 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,885 |
Optical instrument repairer turnover and employment statistics
Optical instrument repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for optical instrument repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Optical instrument repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Optical instrument repairer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 5.24% |
| 2013 | 4.02% |
| 2014 | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 2.67% |
| 2017 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average optical instrument repairer tenure
The average optical instrument repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 optical instrument repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Optical instrument repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 34% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Optical instrument repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of optical instrument repairers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Equipment Installer | 1.73% | 30,121 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic | 3.71% | 69,205 |
| Line Maintainer | 3.93% | 46,378 |
| Optical Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | - |
Similar optical instrument repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Equipment Installer | 1.73% | 30,121 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic | 3.71% | 69,205 |
| Line Maintainer | 3.93% | 46,378 |
Foreign languages spoken by optical instrument repairers
The most common foreign language among optical instrument repairers is Carrier at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Carrier, 33.3%
- Hindi, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Optical instrument repairer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 33.3% |
| Hindi | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |