Unit assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Unit assembler gender statistics
21.4% of unit assemblers are women and 78.6% of unit assemblers are men.
- Male, 78.6%
- Female, 21.4%
Unit assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.6% |
| Female | 21.4% |
Unit assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,516
Female income
$32,332
Unit assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in unit assembler positions over time. Currently, 21.4% of unit assemblers are female.
Unit assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.48% | 23.52% |
| 2011 | 76.05% | 23.95% |
| 2012 | 75.83% | 24.17% |
| 2013 | 77.15% | 22.85% |
| 2014 | 77.92% | 22.08% |
| 2015 | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| 2016 | 77.46% | 22.54% |
| 2017 | 78.09% | 21.91% |
| 2018 | 77.79% | 22.21% |
| 2019 | 77.98% | 22.02% |
| 2020 | 78.64% | 21.36% |
| 2021 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
Unit assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared unit 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% |
| Unit Assembler | 79% | 21% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Unit assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among unit assemblers is White, which makes up 57.7% of all unit assemblers. Comparatively, 15.3% of unit assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of unit assemblers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Unit assembler race
| Unit assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Unit assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how unit assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Unit assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.10% | 10.83% | 7.57% | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 63.68% | 12.56% | 7.25% | 13.61% |
| 2012 | 63.27% | 12.67% | 7.07% | 13.85% |
| 2013 | 64.03% | 11.84% | 7.42% | 13.80% |
| 2014 | 64.13% | 11.99% | 7.31% | 13.57% |
| 2015 | 62.83% | 12.70% | 7.32% | 13.90% |
| 2016 | 62.14% | 12.39% | 7.67% | 14.64% |
| 2017 | 61.91% | 13.20% | 7.59% | 14.24% |
| 2018 | 60.87% | 13.09% | 8.00% | 14.47% |
| 2019 | 61.75% | 13.25% | 8.15% | 13.56% |
| 2020 | 60.63% | 11.66% | 8.21% | 14.16% |
| 2021 | 57.68% | 12.35% | 9.41% | 15.29% |
Unit assembler wage gap by race
According to our data, white unit assemblers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino unit assemblers have the lowest average salary at $34,074.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,292 |
| White | $36,544 |
| Black or African American | $34,583 |
| Asian | $36,160 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,074 |
Average unit assembler age
See how the average age of unit assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Unit assembler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Unit assembler age breakdown
The average age of unit assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the unit assembler population.
Unit assembler age breakdown
| Unit Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Unit assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for unit assemblers is high school diploma, with 53% of unit assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 8%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Unit assemblers by degree level
| Unit assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Unit assembler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, unit assemblers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,797 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, unit assemblers earn a median annual income of $35,409 compared to $34,850 for unit assemblers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,850 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,409 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,797 |
Unit assembler employment statistics
Company size where unit assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where unit assemblers work.
Unit assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Unit assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for unit assemblers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Unit assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Unit assembler turnover and employment statistics
Unit assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for unit assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Unit assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Unit assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average unit assembler tenure
The average unit assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 178 unit assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Unit assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Unit assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of unit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Special Assembler | 3.08% | 30,218 |
| Motorcycle Fabricator | 3.66% | 1,621 |
| Unit Assembler | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar unit assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Special Assembler | 3.08% | 30,218 |
| Motorcycle Fabricator | 3.66% | 1,621 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by unit assemblers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Unit assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |