Air hammer operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Air hammer operator demographics by:
Air hammer operator gender statistics
2.3% of air hammer operators are women and 97.7% of air hammer operators are men.
- Male, 97.7%
- Female, 2.3%
Air hammer operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.7% |
| Female | 2.3% |
Air hammer operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,474
Female income
$41,633
Air hammer operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in air hammer operator positions over time. Currently, 2.3% of air hammer operators are female.
Air hammer operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.39% | 1.61% |
| 2011 | 98.38% | 1.62% |
| 2012 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2013 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2014 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2015 | 98.35% | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 98.26% | 1.74% |
| 2017 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2018 | 97.96% | 2.04% |
| 2019 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2020 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2021 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
Air hammer operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared air hammer operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Air Hammer Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Air hammer operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among air hammer operators is White, which makes up 50.3% of all air hammer operators. Comparatively, 34.9% of air hammer operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of air hammer operators are Black or African American.
- White, 50.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 34.9%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Air hammer operator race
| Air hammer operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Air hammer operator race and ethnicity over time
See how air hammer operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Air hammer operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.51% | 7.89% | 1.61% | 27.37% |
| 2011 | 59.89% | 9.11% | 1.56% | 26.33% |
| 2012 | 59.72% | 8.55% | 1.69% | 26.40% |
| 2013 | 60.37% | 8.15% | 1.56% | 26.81% |
| 2014 | 59.48% | 7.96% | 1.78% | 27.64% |
| 2015 | 57.83% | 7.65% | 1.79% | 29.68% |
| 2016 | 57.46% | 7.42% | 1.95% | 30.01% |
| 2017 | 57.16% | 7.53% | 1.93% | 30.33% |
| 2018 | 57.94% | 6.94% | 2.01% | 29.76% |
| 2019 | 56.09% | 6.98% | 2.05% | 31.70% |
| 2020 | 53.68% | 8.17% | 2.06% | 31.03% |
| 2021 | 50.31% | 7.35% | 2.14% | 34.91% |
Air hammer operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,584 |
| White | $48,579 |
| Black or African American | $42,962 |
| Asian | $47,136 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,359 |
Average air hammer operator age
See how the average age of air hammer operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Air hammer operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Air hammer operator age breakdown
The average age of air hammer operators is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the air hammer operator population.
Air hammer operator age breakdown
| Air Hammer Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Air hammer operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 34%
Air hammer operators by degree level
| Air hammer operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 34% |
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Air hammer operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,369 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,802 |
| No Education | $42,225 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,024 |
Air hammer operator employment statistics
Most air hammer operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where air hammer operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where air hammer operators work.
Air hammer operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Air hammer operator jobs by company type
Employees with the air hammer operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most air hammer operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Air hammer operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 12% |
Air hammer operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for air hammer operators are manufacturing, transportation and professional.
Air hammer operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Transportation | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Government | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
Air hammer operator turnover and employment statistics
Air hammer operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for air hammer operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Air hammer operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Air hammer operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average air hammer operator tenure
The average air hammer operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 air hammer operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Air hammer operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Air hammer operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of air hammer operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Metal Worker | 1.40% | 21,890 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Air Hammer Operator | 2.24% | - |
| Wiring Technician | 2.76% | 62,667 |
| Carpet Installer Helper | 3.39% | 28,655 |
| Sheet Metal Former | 4.07% | 2,828 |
Similar air hammer operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Metal Worker | 1.40% | 21,890 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Wiring Technician | 2.76% | 62,667 |
| Carpet Installer Helper | 3.39% | 28,655 |
| Sheet Metal Former | 4.07% | 2,828 |