Optical instrument specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Optical instrument specialist gender statistics
34.0% of optical instrument specialists are women and 66.0% of optical instrument specialists are men.
- Male, 66.0%
- Female, 34.0%
Optical instrument specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.0% |
| Female | 34.0% |
Optical instrument specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,885
Female income
$56,187
Optical instrument specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in optical instrument specialist positions over time. Currently, 34.0% of optical instrument specialists are female.
Optical instrument specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.23% | 32.77% |
| 2011 | 72.09% | 27.91% |
| 2012 | 63.56% | 36.44% |
| 2013 | 57.87% | 42.13% |
| 2014 | 67.93% | 32.07% |
| 2015 | 78.89% | 21.11% |
| 2016 | 65.49% | 34.51% |
| 2017 | 66.41% | 33.59% |
| 2018 | 57.87% | 42.13% |
| 2019 | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 2020 | 61.93% | 38.07% |
| 2021 | 66.05% | 33.95% |
Optical instrument specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared optical instrument specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Optical Instrument Specialist | 66% | 34% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Optical instrument specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among optical instrument specialists is White, which makes up 77.7% of all optical instrument specialists. Comparatively, 8.1% of optical instrument specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of optical instrument specialists are Asian.
- White, 77.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Optical instrument specialist race
| Optical instrument specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Optical instrument specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how optical instrument specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Optical instrument specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.79% | 3.99% | 8.64% | 4.59% |
| 2011 | 69.17% | 6.87% | 14.91% | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 79.35% | 3.53% | 9.20% | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 73.91% | 5.01% | 14.49% | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 77.64% | 6.59% | 8.96% | 5.20% |
| 2015 | 76.55% | 3.75% | 9.10% | 6.38% |
| 2016 | 76.39% | 2.76% | 14.74% | 4.05% |
| 2017 | 78.72% | 5.79% | 8.09% | 5.88% |
| 2018 | 79.95% | 5.68% | 7.12% | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 82.18% | 3.46% | 7.82% | 5.07% |
| 2020 | 74.52% | 3.06% | 9.24% | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 77.68% | 2.94% | 7.16% | 8.12% |
Optical instrument specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white optical instrument specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american optical instrument specialists have the lowest average salary at $55,931.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,799 |
| White | $60,252 |
| Black or African American | $55,931 |
| Asian | $60,220 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,338 |
Optical instrument specialist age breakdown
The average age of optical instrument specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the optical instrument specialist population.
Optical instrument specialist age breakdown
| Optical Instrument Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Optical instrument specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for optical instrument specialists is bachelor's degree, with 44% of optical instrument specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Optical instrument specialists by degree level
| Optical instrument specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Optical instrument specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, optical instrument specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,447 annually. With a Master's degree, optical instrument specialists earn a median annual income of $64,832 compared to $56,102 for optical instrument specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,832 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,102 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,447 |
Optical instrument specialist employment statistics
Most optical instrument specialists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where optical instrument specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where optical instrument specialists work.
Optical instrument specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Optical instrument specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the optical instrument specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most optical instrument specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Optical instrument specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 6% |
Optical instrument specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for optical instrument specialists are retail, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Optical instrument specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Optical instrument specialist turnover and employment statistics
Optical instrument specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for optical instrument specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Optical instrument specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Optical instrument specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 3.97% |
| 2012 | 4.03% |
| 2013 | 1.65% |
| 2014 | 2.56% |
| 2015 | 2.08% |
| 2016 | 1.54% |
| 2017 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 2.81% |
| 2021 | 0.52% |
Average optical instrument specialist tenure
The average optical instrument specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 optical instrument specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Optical instrument specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Optical instrument specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of optical instrument specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geodesist | 4.45% | 253 |
| Product Development Chemist | 5.26% | 109,244 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Staff Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | 124,536 |
| Optical Instrument Specialist | 24.12% | - |
Similar optical instrument specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geodesist | 4.45% | 253 |
| Product Development Chemist | 5.26% | 109,244 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Staff Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | 124,536 |
Foreign languages spoken by optical instrument specialists
The most common foreign language among optical instrument specialists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 22.2% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Russian, 22.2%
- Carrier, 22.2%
- Wolof, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Optical instrument specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Russian | 22.2% |
| Carrier | 22.2% |
| Wolof | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |