Wire tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Wire tester gender statistics
40.8% of wire testers are women and 59.2% of wire testers are men.
- Male, 59.2%
- Female, 40.8%
Wire tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.2% |
| Female | 40.8% |
Wire tester gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,279
Female income
$50,958
Wire tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wire tester positions over time. Currently, 40.8% of wire testers are female.
Wire tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.77% | 42.23% |
| 2011 | 57.55% | 42.45% |
| 2012 | 58.77% | 41.23% |
| 2013 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 2014 | 59.75% | 40.25% |
| 2015 | 60.82% | 39.18% |
| 2016 | 59.84% | 40.16% |
| 2017 | 59.73% | 40.27% |
| 2018 | 60.48% | 39.52% |
| 2019 | 60.01% | 39.99% |
| 2020 | 59.01% | 40.99% |
| 2021 | 59.18% | 40.82% |
Wire tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared wire 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% |
| Wire Tester | 59% | 41% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Wire tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wire testers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all wire testers. Comparatively, 16.6% of wire testers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of wire testers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Wire tester race
| Wire tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Wire tester race and ethnicity over time
See how wire tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wire tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Wire tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wire testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wire testers have the lowest average salary at $58,913.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,052 |
| White | $64,720 |
| Black or African American | $58,913 |
| Asian | $67,342 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,694 |
Average wire tester age
See how the average age of wire testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wire 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 |
Wire tester age breakdown
The average age of wire testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the wire tester population.
Wire tester age breakdown
| Wire Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Wire tester educational attainment
The most common degree for wire testers is high school diploma, with 32% of wire testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 18%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Wire testers by degree level
| Wire tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Wire tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wire testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $91,295 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wire testers earn a median annual income of $68,938 compared to $58,899 for wire testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,295 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,665 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,938 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,899 |
Wire tester employment statistics
Company size where wire testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wire testers work.
Wire tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Wire tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for wire testers are manufacturing, technology and transportation.
Wire tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Wire tester turnover and employment statistics
Wire tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wire testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wire tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wire 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 wire tester tenure
The average wire tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 wire testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wire tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Wire tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Bander Operator | 4.75% | 45,852 |
| Prosthetics Fabrication Technician | 5.24% | 6,204 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Brewer Apprentice | 8.41% | 5,930 |
| Mixer Helper | 8.89% | 14,389 |
| Film Washer | 15.21% | 34,415 |
Similar wire tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bander Operator | 4.75% | 45,852 |
| Prosthetics Fabrication Technician | 5.24% | 6,204 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Brewer Apprentice | 8.41% | 5,930 |
| Mixer Helper | 8.89% | 14,389 |
| Film Washer | 15.21% | 34,415 |