Pressure tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Pressure tester gender statistics
5.0% of pressure testers are women and 95.0% of pressure testers are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Pressure tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Pressure tester gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,845
Female income
$42,029
Pressure tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pressure tester positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of pressure testers are female.
Pressure tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2012 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2013 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2014 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2015 | 95.36% | 4.64% |
| 2016 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2018 | 95.29% | 4.71% |
| 2019 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2020 | 95.01% | 4.99% |
| 2021 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
Pressure tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared pressure testers 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% |
| Pressure Tester | 95% | 5% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Pressure tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pressure testers is White, which makes up 58.8% of all pressure testers. Comparatively, 18.8% of pressure testers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of pressure testers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pressure tester race
| Pressure tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pressure tester race and ethnicity over time
See how pressure tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pressure tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.97% | 9.39% | 6.90% | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 64.28% | 10.67% | 6.39% | 16.33% |
| 2012 | 64.35% | 10.71% | 7.03% | 15.51% |
| 2013 | 64.48% | 10.79% | 6.43% | 16.01% |
| 2014 | 64.85% | 10.08% | 6.62% | 16.23% |
| 2015 | 63.82% | 10.07% | 6.62% | 17.00% |
| 2016 | 64.33% | 10.23% | 6.31% | 16.80% |
| 2017 | 64.44% | 9.32% | 6.79% | 16.82% |
| 2018 | 65.51% | 9.10% | 6.76% | 15.93% |
| 2019 | 64.60% | 9.01% | 6.40% | 17.46% |
| 2020 | 61.67% | 8.92% | 7.31% | 17.20% |
| 2021 | 58.80% | 9.37% | 7.89% | 18.84% |
Pressure tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pressure testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pressure testers have the lowest average salary at $48,997.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,528 |
| White | $54,119 |
| Black or African American | $48,997 |
| Asian | $56,439 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,446 |
Average pressure tester age
See how the average age of pressure testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pressure tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Pressure tester age breakdown
The average age of pressure testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the pressure tester population.
Pressure tester age breakdown
| Pressure Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Pressure tester educational attainment
The most common degree for pressure testers is high school diploma, with 50% of pressure testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Pressure testers by degree level
| Pressure tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Pressure tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pressure testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,865 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pressure testers earn a median annual income of $57,854 compared to $48,984 for pressure testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,865 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,774 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,854 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,984 |
Pressure tester employment statistics
Company size where pressure testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pressure testers work.
Pressure tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Pressure tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for pressure testers are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Pressure tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Energy | 20% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Pressure tester turnover and employment statistics
Pressure tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pressure testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pressure tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pressure tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average pressure tester tenure
The average pressure tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 348 pressure testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pressure tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Pressure tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pressure testers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Bottle Capper | 4.75% | 50 |
| Lens Grinder Apprentice | 5.24% | 6,471 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Whey Department Operator | 8.41% | 62,750 |
| Substation Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,350 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Similar pressure tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle Capper | 4.75% | 50 |
| Lens Grinder Apprentice | 5.24% | 6,471 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Whey Department Operator | 8.41% | 62,750 |
| Substation Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,350 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Foreign languages spoken by pressure testers
The most common foreign language among pressure testers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 20.0% and Occidental is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Dakota, 20.0%
- Occidental, 20.0%
Pressure tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Dakota | 20.0% |
| Occidental | 20.0% |