Paraoptometric demographics and statistics in the US
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Paraoptometric demographics by:
Paraoptometric gender statistics
91.2% of paraoptometrics are women and 8.8% of paraoptometrics are men.
- Female, 91.2%
- Male, 8.8%
Paraoptometric gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.2% |
| Male | 8.8% |
Paraoptometric gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,078
Female income
$37,131
Paraoptometric gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in paraoptometric positions over time. Currently, 91.2% of paraoptometrics are female.
Paraoptometric gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.20% | 93.80% |
| 2011 | 6.08% | 93.92% |
| 2012 | 6.10% | 93.90% |
| 2013 | 6.25% | 93.75% |
| 2014 | 7.28% | 92.72% |
| 2015 | 6.19% | 93.81% |
| 2016 | 6.28% | 93.72% |
| 2017 | 6.96% | 93.04% |
| 2018 | 4.72% | 95.28% |
| 2019 | 6.04% | 93.96% |
| 2020 | 5.96% | 94.04% |
| 2021 | 8.76% | 91.24% |
Paraoptometric related jobs gender ratio
We compared paraoptometrics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Paraoptometric | 9% | 91% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Paraoptometric demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among paraoptometrics is White, which makes up 62.1% of all paraoptometrics. Comparatively, 14.5% of paraoptometrics are Black or African American and 12.3% of paraoptometrics are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.1%
- Black or African American, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Paraoptometric race
| Paraoptometric race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Paraoptometric race and ethnicity over time
See how paraoptometric racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Paraoptometric race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 65.67% | 16.49% | 6.15% | 8.40% |
| 2019 | 63.40% | 19.75% | 4.59% | 9.49% |
| 2020 | 65.26% | 14.04% | 6.49% | 7.89% |
| 2021 | 62.13% | 14.47% | 5.85% | 12.28% |
Paraoptometric wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,352 |
| White | $36,370 |
| Black or African American | $35,395 |
| Asian | $35,412 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,961 |
Average paraoptometric age
See how the average age of paraoptometrics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Paraoptometric age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 36.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 36 |
Paraoptometric age breakdown
The average age of paraoptometrics is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the paraoptometric population.
Paraoptometric age breakdown
| Paraoptometric Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Paraoptometric educational attainment
The most common degree for paraoptometrics is bachelor's degree, with 32% of paraoptometrics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Paraoptometrics by degree level
| Paraoptometric degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
Paraoptometric jobs you might like
Paraoptometric employment statistics
Most paraoptometrics work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where paraoptometrics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where paraoptometrics work.
Paraoptometric jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Paraoptometric jobs by company type
Employees with the paraoptometric job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most paraoptometrics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Paraoptometric jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 13% |
Paraoptometric jobs by industry
The most common industries for paraoptometrics are health care, manufacturing and government.
Paraoptometric industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Government | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Media | 6% |
Paraoptometric turnover and employment statistics
Paraoptometric unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for paraoptometrics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paraoptometric unemployment rate by year
| Year | Paraoptometric unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 3.33% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 3.55% |
| 2021 | 3.66% |
Average paraoptometric tenure
The average paraoptometric stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 265 paraoptometrics resumes in Zippia's database.
Paraoptometric tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Paraoptometric LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of paraoptometrics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Paraoptometric | 6.25% | - |
| Data Collection Technician | 8.24% | 93,879 |
| Medical Claims Specialist | 9.29% | 82,897 |
| Licensed Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 14,001 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar paraoptometric jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Data Collection Technician | 8.24% | 93,879 |
| Medical Claims Specialist | 9.29% | 82,897 |
| Licensed Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 14,001 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by paraoptometrics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Paraoptometric languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |