Aircraft machinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft machinist demographics by:
Aircraft machinist gender statistics
4.7% of aircraft machinists are women and 95.3% of aircraft machinists are men.
- Male, 95.3%
- Female, 4.7%
Aircraft machinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.3% |
| Female | 4.7% |
Aircraft machinist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,497
Female income
$36,711
Aircraft machinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft machinist positions over time. Currently, 4.7% of aircraft machinists are female.
Aircraft machinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.25% | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2012 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2013 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2014 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2015 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2016 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2018 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2019 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2020 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 95.29% | 4.71% |
Aircraft machinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared aircraft machinists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Aircraft Machinist | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Aircraft machinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft machinists is White, which makes up 71.5% of all aircraft machinists. Comparatively, 13.0% of aircraft machinists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of aircraft machinists are Asian.
- White, 71.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Aircraft machinist race
| Aircraft machinist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Aircraft machinist race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft machinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft machinist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.79% | 5.86% | 5.16% | 11.46% |
| 2011 | 74.10% | 6.47% | 4.99% | 12.21% |
| 2012 | 75.46% | 6.18% | 5.13% | 11.72% |
| 2013 | 74.73% | 6.55% | 5.61% | 11.28% |
| 2014 | 76.27% | 5.37% | 4.59% | 12.34% |
| 2015 | 75.04% | 5.69% | 5.54% | 11.73% |
| 2016 | 74.92% | 5.44% | 5.53% | 12.49% |
| 2017 | 74.79% | 5.47% | 5.16% | 12.77% |
| 2018 | 75.59% | 5.20% | 5.45% | 12.02% |
| 2019 | 75.18% | 5.03% | 5.51% | 12.44% |
| 2020 | 71.95% | 6.23% | 5.45% | 12.00% |
| 2021 | 71.53% | 4.46% | 6.70% | 13.03% |
Aircraft machinist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian aircraft machinists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino aircraft machinists have the lowest average salary at $38,933.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,639 |
| White | $41,511 |
| Black or African American | $39,034 |
| Asian | $42,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,933 |
Average aircraft machinist age
See how the average age of aircraft machinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Aircraft machinist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Aircraft machinist age breakdown
The average age of aircraft machinists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the aircraft machinist population.
Aircraft machinist age breakdown
| Aircraft Machinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Aircraft machinist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Aircraft machinists by degree level
| Aircraft machinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Aircraft machinist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aircraft machinists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,679 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, aircraft machinists earn a median annual income of $42,155 compared to $40,544 for aircraft machinists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,544 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,155 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,679 |
Aircraft machinist employment statistics
Company size where aircraft machinists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft machinists work.
Aircraft machinist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Aircraft machinist jobs by industry
The most common industries for aircraft machinists are transportation, technology and professional.
Aircraft machinist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 24% |
| Technology | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Aircraft machinist turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft machinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft machinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft machinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft machinist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 6.29% |
| 2012 | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average aircraft machinist tenure
The average aircraft machinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 aircraft machinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft machinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Aircraft machinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aircraft machinists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering Machine Operator | 2.57% | 57,475 |
| Tool Technician | 2.99% | 78,258 |
| Composite Technician | 3.20% | 24,674 |
| Aircraft Machinist | 3.26% | - |
| Drawing Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,865 |
| Lathe Machine Operator | 5.87% | 60,505 |
| Disk Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar aircraft machinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering Machine Operator | 2.57% | 57,475 |
| Tool Technician | 2.99% | 78,258 |
| Composite Technician | 3.20% | 24,674 |
| Drawing Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,865 |
| Lathe Machine Operator | 5.87% | 60,505 |
| Disk Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |