Orthotics fitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Orthotics fitter gender statistics
61.7% of orthotics fitters are women and 38.3% of orthotics fitters are men.
- Female, 61.7%
- Male, 38.3%
Orthotics fitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.7% |
| Male | 38.3% |
Orthotics fitter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,131
Female income
$33,830
Orthotics fitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orthotics fitter positions over time. Currently, 61.7% of orthotics fitters are female.
Orthotics fitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.41% | 54.59% |
| 2011 | 41.95% | 58.05% |
| 2012 | 47.15% | 52.85% |
| 2013 | 46.99% | 53.01% |
| 2014 | 40.18% | 59.82% |
| 2015 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2016 | 41.96% | 58.04% |
| 2017 | 43.29% | 56.71% |
| 2018 | 46.28% | 53.72% |
| 2019 | 39.67% | 60.33% |
| 2020 | 42.38% | 57.62% |
| 2021 | 38.30% | 61.70% |
Orthotics fitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared orthotics fitters 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% |
| Orthotics Fitter | 38% | 62% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Orthotics fitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orthotics fitters is White, which makes up 59.5% of all orthotics fitters. Comparatively, 18.0% of orthotics fitters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of orthotics fitters are Asian.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Orthotics fitter race
| Orthotics fitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Orthotics fitter race and ethnicity over time
See how orthotics fitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orthotics fitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.90% | 8.54% | 8.37% | 15.95% |
| 2011 | 63.70% | 8.82% | 9.94% | 14.50% |
| 2012 | 60.37% | 9.71% | 12.97% | 15.24% |
| 2013 | 62.95% | 8.27% | 10.43% | 14.99% |
| 2014 | 65.61% | 9.83% | 8.02% | 14.31% |
| 2015 | 60.71% | 9.00% | 10.10% | 17.82% |
| 2016 | 64.97% | 9.08% | 9.27% | 13.98% |
| 2017 | 63.31% | 8.49% | 7.58% | 18.30% |
| 2018 | 60.88% | 7.27% | 11.21% | 18.46% |
| 2019 | 60.82% | 9.67% | 9.65% | 18.06% |
| 2020 | 57.85% | 9.38% | 10.97% | 17.29% |
| 2021 | 59.45% | 8.66% | 9.54% | 17.95% |
Orthotics fitter wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american orthotics fitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown orthotics fitters have the lowest average salary at $34,934.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,934 |
| White | $36,843 |
| Black or African American | $37,328 |
| Asian | $36,306 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,299 |
Average orthotics fitter age
See how the average age of orthotics fitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Orthotics fitter 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 |
Orthotics fitter age breakdown
The average age of orthotics fitters is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the orthotics fitter population.
Orthotics fitter age breakdown
| Orthotics Fitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Orthotics fitter educational attainment
The most common degree for orthotics fitters is bachelor's degree, with 54% of orthotics fitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Orthotics fitters by degree level
| Orthotics fitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Orthotics fitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orthotics fitters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,446 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, orthotics fitters earn a median annual income of $36,671 compared to $36,293 for orthotics fitters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,293 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,671 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,446 |
Orthotics fitter employment statistics
Most orthotics fitters work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where orthotics fitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orthotics fitters work.
Orthotics fitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Orthotics fitter jobs by company type
Employees with the orthotics fitter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most orthotics fitters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Orthotics fitter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 3% |
Orthotics fitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for orthotics fitters are health care, manufacturing and media.
Orthotics fitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 50% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Orthotics fitter turnover and employment statistics
Orthotics fitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orthotics fitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orthotics fitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orthotics fitter 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 orthotics fitter tenure
The average orthotics fitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 171 orthotics fitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Orthotics fitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Orthotics fitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of orthotics fitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Loss Inspector | 4.47% | 19,088 |
| Insulation Packer | 4.75% | 16,492 |
| Orthotics Fitter | 5.24% | - |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Strong-Nitric Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Riveter Helper | 8.89% | 13,368 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Similar orthotics fitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Loss Inspector | 4.47% | 19,088 |
| Insulation Packer | 4.75% | 16,492 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Strong-Nitric Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Riveter Helper | 8.89% | 13,368 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by orthotics fitters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Orthotics fitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |