Sterilization specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Sterilization specialist gender statistics
57.7% of sterilization specialists are women and 42.3% of sterilization specialists are men.
- Female, 57.7%
- Male, 42.3%
Sterilization specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% |
| Male | 42.3% |
Sterilization specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,247
Female income
$59,002
Sterilization specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sterilization specialist positions over time. Currently, 57.7% of sterilization specialists are female.
Sterilization specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.47% | 65.53% |
| 2011 | 36.70% | 63.30% |
| 2012 | 38.03% | 61.97% |
| 2013 | 36.39% | 63.61% |
| 2014 | 35.92% | 64.08% |
| 2015 | 40.26% | 59.74% |
| 2016 | 41.20% | 58.80% |
| 2017 | 46.09% | 53.91% |
| 2018 | 39.80% | 60.20% |
| 2019 | 44.30% | 55.70% |
| 2020 | 44.50% | 55.50% |
| 2021 | 42.31% | 57.69% |
Sterilization specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared sterilization specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Sterilization Specialist | 42% | 58% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Sterilization specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sterilization specialists is White, which makes up 53.8% of all sterilization specialists. Comparatively, 20.8% of sterilization specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of sterilization specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 53.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Sterilization specialist race
| Sterilization specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Sterilization specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how sterilization specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sterilization specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.67% | 12.40% | 5.97% | 16.71% |
| 2011 | 62.64% | 12.93% | 5.37% | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 61.33% | 13.72% | 5.69% | 16.49% |
| 2013 | 60.16% | 13.43% | 7.21% | 16.06% |
| 2014 | 59.52% | 13.20% | 6.03% | 18.96% |
| 2015 | 61.72% | 10.00% | 7.11% | 17.70% |
| 2016 | 58.34% | 12.27% | 8.28% | 18.23% |
| 2017 | 58.59% | 12.79% | 6.22% | 19.91% |
| 2018 | 60.87% | 10.42% | 6.00% | 19.87% |
| 2019 | 58.67% | 10.04% | 7.64% | 20.24% |
| 2020 | 60.73% | 9.62% | 6.35% | 19.05% |
| 2021 | 53.81% | 10.29% | 9.11% | 20.83% |
Sterilization specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sterilization specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sterilization specialists have the lowest average salary at $60,308.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,438 |
| White | $63,216 |
| Black or African American | $60,308 |
| Asian | $67,714 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,809 |
Average sterilization specialist age
See how the average age of sterilization specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sterilization specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 41.5 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36 |
| Asian | 48 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.5 | 40 |
| White | 41.5 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 |
Sterilization specialist age breakdown
The average age of sterilization specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the sterilization specialist population.
Sterilization specialist age breakdown
| Sterilization Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Sterilization specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for sterilization specialists is bachelor's degree, with 33% of sterilization specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Sterilization specialists by degree level
| Sterilization specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Sterilization specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sterilization specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,536 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sterilization specialists earn a median annual income of $66,110 compared to $60,801 for sterilization specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,536 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,145 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,110 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,801 |
Sterilization specialist employment statistics
Company size where sterilization specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sterilization specialists work.
Sterilization specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Sterilization specialist turnover and employment statistics
Sterilization specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sterilization specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sterilization specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sterilization specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 7.25% |
| 2012 | 6.51% |
| 2013 | 5.74% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.27% |
| 2016 | 4.79% |
| 2017 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 4.13% |
Average sterilization specialist tenure
The average sterilization specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 sterilization specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Sterilization specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Sterilization specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sterilization specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 69,835 |
| Student Medical Assistant-Externship | 5.81% | 178,362 |
| Research Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 55,049 |
| Sterilization Specialist | 8.56% | - |
| Radiology Transcriptionist/Radiology Clerk | 8.65% | 68,473 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Reiki Master | 13.02% | 20,934 |
Similar sterilization specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 69,835 |
| Student Medical Assistant-Externship | 5.81% | 178,362 |
| Research Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 55,049 |
| Radiology Transcriptionist/Radiology Clerk | 8.65% | 68,473 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Reiki Master | 13.02% | 20,934 |
Foreign languages spoken by sterilization specialists
The most common foreign language among sterilization specialists is Japanese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Japanese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Sterilization specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |