Valve tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Valve tester gender statistics
13.7% of valve testers are women and 86.3% of valve testers are men.
- Male, 86.3%
- Female, 13.7%
Valve tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.3% |
| Female | 13.7% |
Valve tester gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,404
Female income
$32,484
Valve tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in valve tester positions over time. Currently, 13.7% of valve testers are female.
Valve tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.61% | 14.39% |
| 2011 | 85.50% | 14.50% |
| 2012 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2013 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2014 | 86.59% | 13.41% |
| 2015 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2016 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2017 | 86.58% | 13.42% |
| 2018 | 86.94% | 13.06% |
| 2019 | 86.72% | 13.28% |
| 2020 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2021 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
Valve tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared valve 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% |
| Valve Tester | 86% | 14% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Valve tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among valve testers is White, which makes up 53.7% of all valve testers. Comparatively, 19.9% of valve testers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of valve testers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 13.8%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Valve tester race
| Valve tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Valve tester race and ethnicity over time
See how valve tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Valve tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.91% | 13.80% | 6.25% | 16.56% |
| 2011 | 59.22% | 15.08% | 5.73% | 17.40% |
| 2012 | 59.28% | 15.12% | 6.37% | 16.57% |
| 2013 | 59.42% | 15.20% | 5.78% | 17.07% |
| 2014 | 59.78% | 14.49% | 5.96% | 17.29% |
| 2015 | 58.76% | 14.48% | 5.97% | 18.06% |
| 2016 | 59.27% | 14.64% | 5.65% | 17.86% |
| 2017 | 59.38% | 13.73% | 6.13% | 17.89% |
| 2018 | 60.45% | 13.51% | 6.11% | 16.99% |
| 2019 | 59.54% | 13.42% | 5.75% | 18.52% |
| 2020 | 56.60% | 13.33% | 6.65% | 18.27% |
| 2021 | 53.73% | 13.78% | 7.24% | 19.91% |
Valve tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian valve testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american valve testers have the lowest average salary at $36,970.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,833 |
| White | $40,203 |
| Black or African American | $36,970 |
| Asian | $41,652 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,522 |
Average valve tester age
See how the average age of valve testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Valve 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 |
Valve tester age breakdown
The average age of valve testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the valve tester population.
Valve tester age breakdown
| Valve Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Valve tester educational attainment
The most common degree for valve testers is high school diploma, with 49% of valve testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Valve testers by degree level
| Valve tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Valve tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, valve testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,638 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, valve testers earn a median annual income of $42,531 compared to $36,962 for valve testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,638 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,318 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,531 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,962 |
Valve tester employment statistics
Company size where valve testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where valve testers work.
Valve tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Valve tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for valve testers are professional, energy and manufacturing.
Valve tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Energy | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Valve tester turnover and employment statistics
Valve tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for valve testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Valve tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Valve 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 valve tester tenure
The average valve tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 valve testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Valve tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Valve tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of valve 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valve Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Bottle Labeler | 4.75% | 72 |
| Metal Room Dental Technician | 5.24% | 49,106 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Chemical Equipment Controller | 8.41% | 31,135 |
| Egg Processor | 8.89% | 6,103 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Similar valve tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle Labeler | 4.75% | 72 |
| Metal Room Dental Technician | 5.24% | 49,106 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Chemical Equipment Controller | 8.41% | 31,135 |
| Egg Processor | 8.89% | 6,103 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Foreign languages spoken by valve testers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Valve tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |