Optical manufacturing technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Optical manufacturing technician demographics by:
Optical manufacturing technician gender statistics
26.1% of optical manufacturing technicians are women and 73.9% of optical manufacturing technicians are men.
- Male, 73.9%
- Female, 26.1%
Optical manufacturing technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.9% |
| Female | 26.1% |
Optical manufacturing technician gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,910
Female income
$28,983
Optical manufacturing technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in optical manufacturing technician positions over time. Currently, 26.1% of optical manufacturing technicians are female.
Optical manufacturing technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.16% | 21.84% |
| 2011 | 77.75% | 22.25% |
| 2012 | 78.91% | 21.09% |
| 2013 | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 2014 | 77.72% | 22.28% |
| 2015 | 77.18% | 22.82% |
| 2016 | 77.60% | 22.40% |
| 2017 | 77.49% | 22.51% |
| 2018 | 75.37% | 24.63% |
| 2019 | 73.74% | 26.26% |
| 2020 | 75.43% | 24.57% |
| 2021 | 73.91% | 26.09% |
Optical manufacturing technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Manufacturing Technician | 74% | 26% |
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Optical manufacturing technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among optical manufacturing technicians is White, which makes up 67.9% of all optical manufacturing technicians. Comparatively, 11.7% of optical manufacturing technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of optical manufacturing technicians are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Optical manufacturing technician race
| Optical manufacturing technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Optical manufacturing technician race and ethnicity over time
See how optical manufacturing technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Optical manufacturing technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 71.21% | 6.43% | 8.40% | 11.23% |
| 2019 | 71.66% | 6.16% | 8.30% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 69.60% | 5.51% | 8.58% | 11.30% |
| 2021 | 67.94% | 6.86% | 8.17% | 11.74% |
Optical manufacturing technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian optical manufacturing technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american optical manufacturing technicians have the lowest average salary at $32,763.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,147 |
| White | $34,192 |
| Black or African American | $32,763 |
| Asian | $35,213 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,286 |
Average optical manufacturing technician age
See how the average age of optical manufacturing technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Optical manufacturing 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 manufacturing technician age breakdown
The average age of optical manufacturing technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the optical manufacturing technician population.
Optical manufacturing technician age breakdown
| Optical Manufacturing Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Optical manufacturing technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Optical manufacturing technicians by degree level
| Optical manufacturing technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Optical manufacturing technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, optical manufacturing technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,318 annually. With a Associate degree, optical manufacturing technicians earn a median annual income of $35,548 compared to $34,838 for optical manufacturing technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,318 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,787 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,838 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,548 |
Optical manufacturing technician employment statistics
Company size where optical manufacturing technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where optical manufacturing technicians work.
Optical manufacturing technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Optical manufacturing technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for optical manufacturing technicians are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Optical manufacturing technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Optical manufacturing technician turnover and employment statistics
Optical manufacturing technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for optical manufacturing technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Optical manufacturing technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Optical manufacturing 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 manufacturing technician tenure
The average optical manufacturing technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 optical manufacturing technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Optical manufacturing technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Optical manufacturing technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of optical manufacturing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Map Technician | 4.94% | 58,677 |
| Electrical Systems Drafter | 5.61% | 85,632 |
| Autocad Drafter | 5.82% | 2,429 |
| Optical Manufacturing Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Prototype Technician | 8.40% | 48,310 |
Similar optical manufacturing technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Map Technician | 4.94% | 58,677 |
| Electrical Systems Drafter | 5.61% | 85,632 |
| Autocad Drafter | 5.82% | 2,429 |
| Prototype Technician | 8.40% | 48,310 |
Foreign languages spoken by optical manufacturing technicians
The most common foreign language among optical manufacturing technicians is Polish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 25.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Polish, 25.0%
- Korean, 25.0%
- Hindi, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Optical manufacturing technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 25.0% |
| Korean | 25.0% |
| Hindi | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |