Automotive machinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Automotive machinist demographics by:
Automotive machinist gender statistics
2.4% of automotive machinists are women and 97.6% of automotive machinists are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Automotive machinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Automotive machinist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,794
Female income
$38,133
Automotive machinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automotive machinist positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of automotive machinists are female.
Automotive machinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2011 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2012 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 97.96% | 2.04% |
| 2014 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2015 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2016 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2017 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2018 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2020 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2021 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
Automotive machinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared automotive 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% |
| Automotive Machinist | 98% | 2% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Automotive machinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automotive machinists is White, which makes up 70.3% of all automotive machinists. Comparatively, 14.8% of automotive machinists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of automotive machinists are Asian.
- White, 70.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Automotive machinist race
| Automotive machinist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Automotive machinist race and ethnicity over time
See how automotive machinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automotive machinist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.59% | 5.55% | 4.92% | 13.23% |
| 2011 | 72.90% | 6.16% | 4.75% | 13.98% |
| 2012 | 74.27% | 5.87% | 4.89% | 13.49% |
| 2013 | 73.53% | 6.24% | 5.37% | 13.05% |
| 2014 | 75.07% | 5.06% | 4.35% | 14.11% |
| 2015 | 73.84% | 5.38% | 5.30% | 13.50% |
| 2016 | 73.72% | 5.12% | 5.29% | 14.26% |
| 2017 | 73.59% | 5.16% | 4.92% | 14.54% |
| 2018 | 74.39% | 4.89% | 5.21% | 13.79% |
| 2019 | 73.98% | 4.72% | 5.27% | 14.21% |
| 2020 | 70.75% | 5.92% | 5.20% | 13.77% |
| 2021 | 70.33% | 4.15% | 6.46% | 14.80% |
Automotive machinist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automotive machinists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino automotive machinists have the lowest average salary at $40,285.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,931 |
| White | $42,771 |
| Black or African American | $40,382 |
| Asian | $43,710 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,285 |
Average automotive machinist age
See how the average age of automotive machinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Automotive 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 |
Automotive machinist age breakdown
The average age of automotive machinists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the automotive machinist population.
Automotive machinist age breakdown
| Automotive Machinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Automotive machinist educational attainment
The most common degree for automotive machinists is high school diploma, with 34% of automotive machinists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Automotive machinists by degree level
| Automotive machinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Automotive machinist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automotive machinists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,893 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, automotive machinists earn a median annual income of $43,390 compared to $41,839 for automotive machinists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,839 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,390 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,893 |
Automotive machinist employment statistics
Company size where automotive machinists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automotive machinists work.
Automotive machinist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Automotive machinist jobs by industry
The most common industries for automotive machinists are professional, retail and construction.
Automotive machinist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Retail | 19% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Automotive machinist turnover and employment statistics
Automotive machinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automotive machinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive machinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automotive 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 automotive machinist tenure
The average automotive machinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 292 automotive machinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Automotive machinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Automotive machinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automotive 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Burner Apprentice | 2.57% | 7,048 |
| Jig Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Muffle Operator | 3.20% | 26,115 |
| Automotive Machinist | 3.26% | - |
| Gang Punch Operator | 3.27% | 29,596 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Wheel Buffer | 6.48% | 847 |
Similar automotive machinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Burner Apprentice | 2.57% | 7,048 |
| Jig Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Muffle Operator | 3.20% | 26,115 |
| Gang Punch Operator | 3.27% | 29,596 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Wheel Buffer | 6.48% | 847 |
Foreign languages spoken by automotive machinists
- Persian, 50.0%
- Turkish, 50.0%
Automotive machinist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Persian | 50.0% |
| Turkish | 50.0% |