Optometrist, owner demographics and statistics in the US
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Optometrist, owner gender statistics
24.4% of optometrists, owner are women and 75.6% of optometrists, owner are men.
- Male, 75.6%
- Female, 24.4%
Optometrist, owner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.6% |
| Female | 24.4% |
Optometrist, owner gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,206
Female income
$32,710
Optometrist, owner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in optometrist, owner positions over time. Currently, 24.4% of optometrists, owner are female.
Optometrist, owner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.78% | 19.22% |
| 2011 | 84.46% | 15.54% |
| 2012 | 82.00% | 18.00% |
| 2013 | 81.18% | 18.82% |
| 2014 | 80.12% | 19.88% |
| 2015 | 79.30% | 20.70% |
| 2016 | 82.36% | 17.64% |
| 2017 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2018 | 74.92% | 25.08% |
| 2019 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2020 | 77.22% | 22.78% |
| 2021 | 75.61% | 24.39% |
Optometrist, owner related jobs gender ratio
We compared optometrists, owner with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Optometrist, owner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among optometrists, owner is White, which makes up 74.0% of all optometrists, owner. Comparatively, 17.8% of optometrists, owner are Asian and 4.0% of optometrists, owner are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.0%
- Asian, 17.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 4.0%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Black or African American, 1.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Optometrist, owner race
| Optometrist, owner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.0% |
| Asian | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Optometrist, owner race and ethnicity over time
See how optometrist, owner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Optometrist, owner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.42% | 1.45% | 13.32% | 3.63% |
| 2011 | 83.16% | 1.79% | 9.69% | 3.57% |
| 2012 | 80.24% | 1.46% | 11.95% | 4.39% |
| 2013 | 82.77% | 1.46% | 10.92% | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 78.19% | 1.45% | 16.70% | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 77.59% | 1.69% | 15.18% | 3.61% |
| 2016 | 83.51% | 0.87% | 11.03% | 3.03% |
| 2017 | 77.42% | 0.86% | 16.34% | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 75.96% | 1.49% | 16.38% | 4.68% |
| 2019 | 76.17% | 2.25% | 16.75% | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 74.78% | 1.32% | 17.98% | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 74.04% | 1.01% | 17.76% | 4.02% |
Optometrist, owner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian optometrists, owner have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown optometrists, owner have the lowest average salary at $38,655.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,655 |
| White | $42,052 |
| Black or African American | $38,688 |
| Asian | $42,087 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,697 |
Average optometrist, owner age
See how the average age of optometrists, owner varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Optometrist, owner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 47 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5 |
Optometrist, owner age breakdown
The average age of optometrists, owner is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the optometrist, owner population.
Optometrist, owner age breakdown
| Optometrist, Owner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Optometrist, owner educational attainment
The most common degree for optometrists, owner is doctoral degree, with 54% of optometrists, owner earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Doctorate, 54%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Optometrists, owner by degree level
| Optometrist, owner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Optometrist, owner turnover and employment statistics
Optometrist, owner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for optometrists, owner between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Optometrist, owner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Optometrist, owner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 1.92% |
| 2021 | 1.30% |
Average optometrist, owner tenure
The average optometrist, owner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 optometrists, owner resumes in Zippia's database.
Optometrist, owner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 2% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 43% |
Optometrist, owner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of optometrists, owner 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Pathologist | 5.69% | 22,779 |
| Addiction Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 22,017 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Geriatrician | 13.05% | 2,262 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | - |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar optometrist, owner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Pathologist | 5.69% | 22,779 |
| Addiction Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 22,017 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Geriatrician | 13.05% | 2,262 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by optometrists, owner
- Spanish, 100.0%
Optometrist, owner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |