Watch technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Watch technician gender statistics
27.6% of watch technicians are women and 72.4% of watch technicians are men.
- Male, 72.4%
- Female, 27.6%
Watch technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.4% |
| Female | 27.6% |
Watch technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,033
Female income
$44,720
Watch technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in watch technician positions over time. Currently, 27.6% of watch technicians are female.
Watch technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.95% | 30.05% |
| 2011 | 69.45% | 30.55% |
| 2012 | 69.19% | 30.81% |
| 2013 | 70.73% | 29.27% |
| 2014 | 71.64% | 28.36% |
| 2015 | 71.73% | 28.27% |
| 2016 | 71.10% | 28.90% |
| 2017 | 71.85% | 28.15% |
| 2018 | 71.49% | 28.51% |
| 2019 | 71.71% | 28.29% |
| 2020 | 72.50% | 27.50% |
| 2021 | 72.41% | 27.59% |
Watch technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared watch technicians 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% |
| Watch Technician | 72% | 28% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Watch technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among watch technicians is White, which makes up 50.7% of all watch technicians. Comparatively, 21.8% of watch technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of watch technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 50.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.8%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 10.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Watch technician race
| Watch technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Watch technician race and ethnicity over time
See how watch technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Watch technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.09% | 11.63% | 8.16% | 20.20% |
| 2011 | 56.67% | 13.36% | 7.84% | 20.15% |
| 2012 | 56.26% | 13.47% | 7.66% | 20.39% |
| 2013 | 57.02% | 12.64% | 8.01% | 20.34% |
| 2014 | 57.12% | 12.79% | 7.89% | 20.11% |
| 2015 | 55.83% | 13.50% | 7.91% | 20.44% |
| 2016 | 55.13% | 13.19% | 8.25% | 21.18% |
| 2017 | 54.90% | 14.00% | 8.18% | 20.78% |
| 2018 | 53.86% | 13.89% | 8.59% | 21.01% |
| 2019 | 54.74% | 14.05% | 8.74% | 20.10% |
| 2020 | 53.63% | 12.46% | 8.79% | 20.70% |
| 2021 | 50.67% | 13.15% | 10.00% | 21.83% |
Watch technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown watch technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino watch technicians have the lowest average salary at $47,063.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,310 |
| White | $50,275 |
| Black or African American | $47,663 |
| Asian | $49,953 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,063 |
Average watch technician age
See how the average age of watch technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Watch technician 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 |
Watch technician age breakdown
The average age of watch technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the watch technician population.
Watch technician age breakdown
| Watch Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Watch technician educational attainment
The most common degree for watch technicians is bachelor's degree, with 29% of watch technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Watch technicians by degree level
| Watch technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Watch technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, watch technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,901 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, watch technicians earn a median annual income of $47,846 compared to $47,186 for watch technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,186 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,846 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,901 |
Watch technician employment statistics
Most watch technicians work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where watch technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where watch technicians work.
Watch technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Watch technician jobs by company type
Employees with the watch technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most watch technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Watch technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 12% |
Watch technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for watch technicians are retail, government and energy.
Watch technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 18% |
| Government | 12% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Watch technician turnover and employment statistics
Watch technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for watch technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Watch technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Watch technician 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 watch technician tenure
The average watch technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 182 watch technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Watch technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Watch technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of watch technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Electric Organ Assembler | 3.08% | 20,209 |
| Steel Detailer | 3.66% | 5,792 |
| Watch Technician | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar watch technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Electric Organ Assembler | 3.08% | 20,209 |
| Steel Detailer | 3.66% | 5,792 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by watch technicians
The most common foreign language among watch technicians is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Irish at 12.5% and Samoan is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Irish, 12.5%
- Samoan, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Hindi, 12.5%
- Other, 25.0%
Watch technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Irish | 12.5% |
| Samoan | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Hindi | 12.5% |
| Other | 25.0% |