Sounding device operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Sounding device operator gender statistics
39.0% of sounding device operators are women and 61.0% of sounding device operators are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Sounding device operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Sounding device operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,836
Female income
$35,620
Sounding device operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sounding device operator positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of sounding device operators are female.
Sounding device operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.49% | 34.51% |
| 2011 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2012 | 62.25% | 37.75% |
| 2013 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 2014 | 63.61% | 36.39% |
| 2015 | 63.63% | 36.37% |
| 2016 | 63.05% | 36.95% |
| 2017 | 64.35% | 35.65% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
| 2019 | 59.75% | 40.25% |
| 2020 | 62.62% | 37.38% |
| 2021 | 60.98% | 39.02% |
Sounding device operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared sounding device operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Sounding Device Operator | 61% | 39% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Sounding device operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sounding device operators is White, which makes up 58.0% of all sounding device operators. Comparatively, 17.9% of sounding device operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of sounding device operators are Asian.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Asian, 10.7%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Sounding device operator race
| Sounding device operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Asian | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Sounding device operator race and ethnicity over time
See how sounding device operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sounding device operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.82% | 4.81% | 8.86% | 13.88% |
| 2011 | 65.90% | 6.59% | 10.28% | 13.16% |
| 2012 | 67.63% | 5.66% | 10.25% | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 65.49% | 6.40% | 10.33% | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 65.66% | 6.25% | 10.60% | 13.76% |
| 2015 | 64.29% | 6.06% | 10.20% | 15.42% |
| 2016 | 64.82% | 6.66% | 10.27% | 14.66% |
| 2017 | 62.59% | 5.32% | 10.84% | 16.90% |
| 2018 | 63.35% | 5.00% | 11.81% | 15.63% |
| 2019 | 64.75% | 4.70% | 10.39% | 15.82% |
| 2020 | 60.48% | 6.87% | 10.89% | 15.05% |
| 2021 | 58.03% | 6.58% | 10.70% | 17.88% |
Sounding device operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sounding device operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sounding device operators have the lowest average salary at $36,542.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,365 |
| White | $36,795 |
| Black or African American | $36,542 |
| Asian | $36,618 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,865 |
Average sounding device operator age
See how the average age of sounding device operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sounding device operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Sounding device operator age breakdown
The average age of sounding device operators is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the sounding device operator population.
Sounding device operator age breakdown
| Sounding Device Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Sounding device operator educational attainment
The most common degree for sounding device operators is bachelor's degree, with 41% of sounding device operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Sounding device operators by degree level
| Sounding device operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Sounding device operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sounding device operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,845 annually. With a Associate degree, sounding device operators earn a median annual income of $36,385 compared to $35,154 for sounding device operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,845 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,156 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,154 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,385 |
Sounding device operator employment statistics
Company size where sounding device operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sounding device operators work.
Sounding device operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Sounding device operator turnover and employment statistics
Sounding device operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sounding device operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sounding device operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sounding device operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average sounding device operator tenure
The average sounding device operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 sounding device operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Sounding device operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Sounding device operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sounding device operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Technician | 5.71% | 23,485 |
| Agronomy Technician | 7.88% | 24,721 |
| Sounding Device Operator | 8.16% | - |
| Colorist Formulator | 9.49% | 69 |
Similar sounding device operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Technician | 5.71% | 23,485 |
| Agronomy Technician | 7.88% | 24,721 |
| Colorist Formulator | 9.49% | 69 |
Foreign languages spoken by sounding device operators
The most common foreign language among sounding device operators is Russian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Navajo at 25.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Russian, 25.0%
- Navajo, 25.0%
- Tagalog, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Sounding device operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Navajo | 25.0% |
| Tagalog | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |