Tank tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Tank tester gender statistics
7.5% of tank testers are women and 92.5% of tank testers are men.
- Male, 92.5%
- Female, 7.5%
Tank tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.5% |
| Female | 7.5% |
Tank tester gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,819
Female income
$49,561
Tank tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tank tester positions over time. Currently, 7.5% of tank testers are female.
Tank tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.11% | 7.89% |
| 2011 | 92.04% | 7.96% |
| 2012 | 92.40% | 7.60% |
| 2013 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2014 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2015 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2017 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2019 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2020 | 92.47% | 7.53% |
| 2021 | 92.52% | 7.48% |
Tank tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared tank 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% |
| Tank Tester | 93% | 7% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Tank tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tank testers is White, which makes up 58.7% of all tank testers. Comparatively, 18.6% of tank testers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of tank testers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tank tester race
| Tank tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tank tester race and ethnicity over time
See how tank tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tank tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.91% | 13.26% | 3.41% | 15.25% |
| 2011 | 64.21% | 14.53% | 2.90% | 16.08% |
| 2012 | 64.28% | 14.57% | 3.53% | 15.26% |
| 2013 | 64.41% | 14.65% | 2.94% | 15.76% |
| 2014 | 64.78% | 13.94% | 3.13% | 15.98% |
| 2015 | 63.75% | 13.93% | 3.13% | 16.75% |
| 2016 | 64.27% | 14.09% | 2.81% | 16.55% |
| 2017 | 64.38% | 13.18% | 3.29% | 16.57% |
| 2018 | 65.45% | 12.96% | 3.27% | 15.68% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 12.87% | 2.91% | 17.21% |
| 2020 | 61.60% | 12.78% | 3.81% | 16.96% |
| 2021 | 58.73% | 13.23% | 4.40% | 18.59% |
Tank tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tank testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tank testers have the lowest average salary at $54,951.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,320 |
| White | $58,753 |
| Black or African American | $54,951 |
| Asian | $60,436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,784 |
Average tank tester age
See how the average age of tank testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tank 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 |
Tank tester age breakdown
The average age of tank testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the tank tester population.
Tank tester age breakdown
| Tank Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Tank tester educational attainment
The most common degree for tank testers is high school diploma, with 53% of tank testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Tank testers by degree level
| Tank tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Tank tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tank testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,048 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tank testers earn a median annual income of $61,452 compared to $54,941 for tank testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,048 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,359 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,452 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,941 |
Tank tester employment statistics
Company size where tank testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tank testers work.
Tank tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Tank tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for tank testers are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Tank tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Tank tester turnover and employment statistics
Tank tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tank testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tank tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tank 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 tank tester tenure
The average tank tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 tank testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tank tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Tank tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tank 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Strap Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Orthotic Technician | 5.24% | 5,562 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Acid Treater | 8.41% | 92 |
| Junior Manufacturing Associate | 8.89% | 45,223 |
| Photograph Developer | 15.21% | 69,000 |
Similar tank tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Strap Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Orthotic Technician | 5.24% | 5,562 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Acid Treater | 8.41% | 92 |
| Junior Manufacturing Associate | 8.89% | 45,223 |
| Photograph Developer | 15.21% | 69,000 |
Foreign languages spoken by tank testers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tank tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |