Special assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Special assembler gender statistics
14.6% of special assemblers are women and 85.4% of special assemblers are men.
- Male, 85.4%
- Female, 14.6%
Special assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.4% |
| Female | 14.6% |
Special assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,802
Female income
$31,746
Special assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special assembler positions over time. Currently, 14.6% of special assemblers are female.
Special assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.00% | 19.00% |
| 2011 | 80.90% | 19.10% |
| 2012 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2013 | 84.82% | 15.18% |
| 2014 | 82.24% | 17.76% |
| 2015 | 84.21% | 15.79% |
| 2016 | 84.69% | 15.31% |
| 2017 | 83.86% | 16.14% |
| 2018 | 82.97% | 17.03% |
| 2019 | 83.76% | 16.24% |
| 2020 | 84.47% | 15.53% |
| 2021 | 85.39% | 14.61% |
Special assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared special assemblers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Special Assembler | 85% | 15% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Special assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special assemblers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all special assemblers. Comparatively, 12.8% of special assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of special assemblers are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Special assembler race
| Special assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Special assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how special assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.08% | 10.38% | 6.33% | 12.02% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 10.66% | 6.26% | 10.68% |
| 2012 | 67.98% | 11.61% | 5.66% | 12.30% |
| 2013 | 70.66% | 9.61% | 5.25% | 11.97% |
| 2014 | 68.16% | 9.26% | 8.63% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 71.78% | 8.29% | 6.68% | 11.51% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.06% | 7.66% | 12.57% |
| 2017 | 69.29% | 9.95% | 6.84% | 11.93% |
| 2018 | 70.86% | 8.54% | 5.53% | 13.06% |
| 2019 | 67.27% | 10.95% | 9.90% | 10.86% |
| 2020 | 63.36% | 6.85% | 9.52% | 16.39% |
| 2021 | 66.99% | 8.38% | 8.71% | 12.85% |
Special assembler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian special assemblers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino special assemblers have the lowest average salary at $33,310.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,754 |
| White | $34,057 |
| Black or African American | $33,669 |
| Asian | $34,230 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,310 |
Average special assembler age
See how the average age of special assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Special assembler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 58 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5 | 50 |
Special assembler age breakdown
The average age of special assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the special assembler population.
Special assembler age breakdown
| Special Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Special assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for special assemblers is high school diploma, with 38% of special assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Special assemblers by degree level
| Special assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Special assembler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,782 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,694 |
Special assembler employment statistics
Most special assemblers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where special assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special assemblers work.
Special assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Special assembler jobs by company type
Employees with the special assembler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special assemblers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Special assembler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
Special assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for special assemblers are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Special assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Special assembler turnover and employment statistics
Special assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.04% |
| 2017 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 5.81% |
Average special assembler tenure
The average special assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 special assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Special assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Special assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special assemblers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Pot Builder | 3.41% | 2,911 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Special Assembler | 6.00% | - |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar special assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Pot Builder | 3.41% | 2,911 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by special assemblers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Special assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |