Burner demographics and statistics in the US
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Burner gender statistics
8.5% of burners are women and 91.5% of burners are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Burner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Burner gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,609
Female income
$27,478
Burner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in burner positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of burners are female.
Burner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.57% | 8.43% |
| 2011 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 90.44% | 9.56% |
| 2013 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2014 | 91.53% | 8.47% |
| 2015 | 92.25% | 7.75% |
| 2016 | 91.99% | 8.01% |
| 2017 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2018 | 90.77% | 9.23% |
| 2019 | 90.40% | 9.60% |
| 2020 | 90.46% | 9.54% |
| 2021 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
Burner related jobs gender ratio
We compared burners 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% |
| Burner | 92% | 9% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Burner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among burners is White, which makes up 63.5% of all burners. Comparatively, 17.6% of burners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of burners are Black or African American.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Burner race
| Burner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Burner race and ethnicity over time
See how burner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Burner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.23% | 11.42% | 3.09% | 15.36% |
| 2011 | 67.78% | 11.28% | 2.58% | 14.99% |
| 2012 | 68.02% | 11.28% | 2.65% | 14.34% |
| 2013 | 67.59% | 11.25% | 2.69% | 15.51% |
| 2014 | 67.65% | 11.58% | 2.46% | 15.44% |
| 2015 | 66.88% | 11.30% | 2.48% | 16.12% |
| 2016 | 67.27% | 11.50% | 2.62% | 15.51% |
| 2017 | 67.92% | 10.20% | 2.68% | 15.66% |
| 2018 | 68.15% | 10.13% | 2.36% | 15.85% |
| 2019 | 68.45% | 10.29% | 2.66% | 15.49% |
| 2020 | 65.61% | 10.72% | 2.20% | 15.79% |
| 2021 | 63.48% | 10.61% | 2.67% | 17.64% |
Burner wage gap by race
According to our data, white burners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american burners have the lowest average salary at $31,079.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,297 |
| White | $33,552 |
| Black or African American | $31,079 |
| Asian | $33,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,866 |
Average burner age
See how the average age of burners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Burner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 46.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 39 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 |
Burner age breakdown
The average age of burners is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the burner population.
Burner age breakdown
| Burner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Burner educational attainment
The most common degree for burners is high school diploma, with 54% of burners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Burners by degree level
| Burner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Burner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, burners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,296 annually. With a Associate degree, burners earn a median annual income of $33,799 compared to $32,731 for burners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,731 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,296 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,799 |
Burner employment statistics
Company size where burners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where burners work.
Burner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Burner jobs by industry
The most common industries for burners are manufacturing, professional and energy.
Burner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Burner turnover and employment statistics
Burner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for burners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Burner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Burner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.84% |
| 2011 | 12.42% |
| 2012 | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 6.41% |
| 2016 | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 4.83% |
| 2020 | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 6.82% |
Average burner tenure
The average burner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 446 burners resumes in Zippia's database.
Burner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Burner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of burners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burner | 2.57% | - |
| Die Builder | 2.99% | 4,002 |
| Spiral Spring Winder | 3.20% | 251 |
| Machining Associate | 3.26% | 2,975 |
| Roll Setter | 3.27% | 2,861 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Watch Parts Grinder | 6.48% | 23,648 |
Similar burner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Die Builder | 2.99% | 4,002 |
| Spiral Spring Winder | 3.20% | 251 |
| Machining Associate | 3.26% | 2,975 |
| Roll Setter | 3.27% | 2,861 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Watch Parts Grinder | 6.48% | 23,648 |
Foreign languages spoken by burners
The most common foreign language among burners is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Persian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Persian, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Burner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Persian | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
