Watchmaker demographics and statistics in the US
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Watchmaker gender statistics
16.7% of watchmakers are women and 83.3% of watchmakers are men.
- Male, 83.3%
- Female, 16.7%
Watchmaker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.3% |
| Female | 16.7% |
Watchmaker gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,182
Female income
$53,121
Watchmaker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in watchmaker positions over time. Currently, 16.7% of watchmakers are female.
Watchmaker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.60% | 18.40% |
| 2011 | 81.24% | 18.76% |
| 2012 | 81.05% | 18.95% |
| 2013 | 82.15% | 17.85% |
| 2014 | 82.79% | 17.21% |
| 2015 | 82.85% | 17.15% |
| 2016 | 82.41% | 17.59% |
| 2017 | 82.94% | 17.06% |
| 2018 | 82.69% | 17.31% |
| 2019 | 82.84% | 17.16% |
| 2020 | 83.39% | 16.61% |
| 2021 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
Watchmaker related jobs gender ratio
We compared watchmakers 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% |
| Watchmaker | 83% | 17% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Watchmaker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among watchmakers is White, which makes up 53.2% of all watchmakers. Comparatively, 17.1% of watchmakers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of watchmakers are Asian.
- White, 53.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Asian, 13.0%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Watchmaker race
| Watchmaker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Asian | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Watchmaker race and ethnicity over time
See how watchmaker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Watchmaker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.62% | 10.61% | 11.18% | 15.49% |
| 2011 | 59.20% | 12.34% | 10.86% | 15.44% |
| 2012 | 58.80% | 12.45% | 10.68% | 15.68% |
| 2013 | 59.56% | 11.62% | 11.03% | 15.63% |
| 2014 | 59.66% | 11.77% | 10.91% | 15.40% |
| 2015 | 58.36% | 12.48% | 10.92% | 15.73% |
| 2016 | 57.66% | 12.18% | 11.27% | 16.48% |
| 2017 | 57.43% | 12.99% | 11.20% | 16.07% |
| 2018 | 56.40% | 12.88% | 11.61% | 16.31% |
| 2019 | 57.27% | 13.04% | 11.76% | 15.39% |
| 2020 | 56.16% | 11.45% | 11.81% | 16.00% |
| 2021 | 53.20% | 12.13% | 13.02% | 17.13% |
Watchmaker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown watchmakers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino watchmakers have the lowest average salary at $57,451.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,644 |
| White | $63,577 |
| Black or African American | $58,578 |
| Asian | $62,952 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,451 |
Average watchmaker age
See how the average age of watchmakers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Watchmaker 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 |
Watchmaker age breakdown
The average age of watchmakers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the watchmaker population.
Watchmaker age breakdown
| Watchmaker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Watchmaker educational attainment
The most common degree for watchmakers is associate degree, with 33% of watchmakers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Watchmakers by degree level
| Watchmaker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Watchmaker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, watchmakers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $62,852 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, watchmakers earn a median annual income of $58,924 compared to $57,680 for watchmakers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,680 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,924 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,852 |
Watchmaker turnover and employment statistics
Watchmaker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for watchmakers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Watchmaker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Watchmaker 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 watchmaker tenure
The average watchmaker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 watchmakers resumes in Zippia's database.
Watchmaker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Watchmaker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of watchmakers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Winder | 3.08% | 329 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Watchmaker | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar watchmaker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Winder | 3.08% | 329 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by watchmakers
The most common foreign language among watchmakers is Polish at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 20.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Polish, 20.0%
- Thai, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
- Cantonese, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
Watchmaker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 20.0% |
| Thai | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| Cantonese | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |