Watch repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Watch repairer gender statistics
40.6% of watch repairers are women and 59.4% of watch repairers are men.
- Male, 59.4%
- Female, 40.6%
Watch repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.4% |
| Female | 40.6% |
Watch repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,541
Female income
$30,520
Watch repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in watch repairer positions over time. Currently, 40.6% of watch repairers are female.
Watch repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.52% | 38.48% |
| 2011 | 61.41% | 38.59% |
| 2012 | 55.15% | 44.85% |
| 2013 | 61.08% | 38.92% |
| 2014 | 58.15% | 41.85% |
| 2015 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
| 2016 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2017 | 55.04% | 44.96% |
| 2018 | 62.71% | 37.29% |
| 2019 | 64.33% | 35.67% |
| 2020 | 62.96% | 37.04% |
| 2021 | 59.42% | 40.58% |
Watch repairer related jobs gender ratio
We compared watch repairers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Watch Repairer | 59% | 41% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Watch repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among watch repairers is White, which makes up 69.4% of all watch repairers. Comparatively, 14.3% of watch repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of watch repairers are Asian.
- White, 69.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Watch repairer race
| Watch repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Watch repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how watch repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Watch repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.48% | 7.54% | 8.65% | 12.37% |
| 2011 | 72.56% | 6.42% | 7.74% | 11.53% |
| 2012 | 70.61% | 8.74% | 8.01% | 10.39% |
| 2013 | 72.75% | 6.66% | 7.04% | 10.84% |
| 2014 | 70.24% | 6.58% | 8.30% | 12.75% |
| 2015 | 69.73% | 7.89% | 8.38% | 11.84% |
| 2016 | 70.92% | 6.42% | 8.67% | 11.65% |
| 2017 | 66.98% | 7.31% | 7.94% | 15.81% |
| 2018 | 71.45% | 5.95% | 7.38% | 12.56% |
| 2019 | 72.08% | 6.26% | 7.53% | 12.08% |
| 2020 | 68.26% | 5.61% | 6.51% | 11.36% |
| 2021 | 69.43% | 5.46% | 7.47% | 14.26% |
Watch repairer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown watch repairers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino watch repairers have the lowest average salary at $32,796.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,692 |
| White | $33,955 |
| Black or African American | $37,709 |
| Asian | $37,212 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,796 |
Average watch repairer age
See how the average age of watch repairers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Watch repairer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Watch repairer age breakdown
The average age of watch repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the watch repairer population.
Watch repairer age breakdown
| Watch Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Watch repairer educational attainment
The most common degree for watch repairers is high school diploma, with 55% of watch repairers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 14% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Watch repairers by degree level
| Watch repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Watch repairer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, watch repairers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $64,142 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, watch repairers earn a median annual income of $54,935 compared to $51,282 for watch repairers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,282 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,935 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,142 |
Watch repairer employment statistics
Company size where watch repairers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where watch repairers work.
Watch repairer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 26% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Watch repairer jobs by industry
The most common industries for watch repairers are retail, professional and transportation.
Watch repairer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
Watch repairer turnover and employment statistics
Watch repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for watch repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Watch repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Watch repairer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 5.24% |
| 2013 | 4.02% |
| 2014 | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 2.67% |
| 2017 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average watch repairer tenure
The average watch repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 watch repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Watch repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Watch repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of watch repairers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Burner Mechanic | 1.73% | 35,626 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Air Conditioner Installer Helper | 3.67% | 29,579 |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 3.71% | 72,689 |
| Telecommunication Lines Repairer | 3.93% | 6,292 |
| Watch Repairer | 8.86% | - |
Similar watch repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Burner Mechanic | 1.73% | 35,626 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Air Conditioner Installer Helper | 3.67% | 29,579 |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 3.71% | 72,689 |
| Telecommunication Lines Repairer | 3.93% | 6,292 |
Foreign languages spoken by watch repairers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Watch repairer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
