Can maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Can maker gender statistics
59.4% of can makers are women and 40.6% of can makers are men.
- Female, 59.4%
- Male, 40.6%
Can maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.4% |
| Male | 40.6% |
Can maker gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,965
Female income
$22,674
Can maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in can maker positions over time. Currently, 59.4% of can makers are female.
Can maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.38% | 23.62% |
| 2011 | 58.36% | 41.64% |
| 2012 | 39.28% | 60.72% |
| 2013 | 42.18% | 57.82% |
| 2014 | 42.42% | 57.58% |
| 2015 | 40.89% | 59.11% |
| 2016 | 41.65% | 58.35% |
| 2017 | 40.60% | 59.40% |
| 2018 | 42.74% | 57.26% |
| 2019 | 38.89% | 61.11% |
| 2020 | 40.72% | 59.28% |
| 2021 | 40.62% | 59.38% |
Can maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared can makers 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% |
| Can Maker | 41% | 59% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Can maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among can makers is White, which makes up 58.7% of all can makers. Comparatively, 17.4% of can makers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of can makers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Can maker race
| Can maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Can maker race and ethnicity over time
See how can maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Can maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.60% | 2.37% | 3.97% | 6.68% |
| 2011 | 79.36% | 1.61% | 9.54% | 6.22% |
| 2012 | 62.61% | 10.75% | 7.03% | 16.77% |
| 2013 | 64.19% | 11.44% | 6.80% | 15.14% |
| 2014 | 63.03% | 11.28% | 7.08% | 15.92% |
| 2015 | 62.84% | 10.81% | 6.96% | 16.38% |
| 2016 | 63.16% | 10.86% | 7.39% | 15.76% |
| 2017 | 62.43% | 9.93% | 7.84% | 17.14% |
| 2018 | 63.18% | 10.64% | 7.93% | 15.64% |
| 2019 | 63.63% | 11.44% | 7.05% | 15.23% |
| 2020 | 60.78% | 10.60% | 7.36% | 16.64% |
| 2021 | 58.69% | 10.41% | 8.09% | 17.36% |
Can maker wage gap by race
According to our data, white can makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american can makers have the lowest average salary at $25,831.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,514 |
| White | $29,378 |
| Black or African American | $25,831 |
| Asian | $26,932 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,308 |
Average can maker age
See how the average age of can makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Can maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Can maker age breakdown
The average age of can makers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the can maker population.
Can maker age breakdown
| Can Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Can maker educational attainment
The most common degree for can makers is high school diploma, with 43% of can makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Can makers by degree level
| Can maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Can maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, can makers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,336 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, can makers earn a median annual income of $27,118 compared to $26,928 for can makers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,928 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,118 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,336 |
Can maker employment statistics
Most can makers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where can makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where can makers work.
Can maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Can maker jobs by company type
Employees with the can maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most can makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Can maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Can maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for can makers are hospitality, manufacturing and professional.
Can maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Can maker turnover and employment statistics
Can maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for can makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Can maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Can maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.29% |
| 2011 | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average can maker tenure
The average can maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20,995 can makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Can maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Can maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of can makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Welder | 2.57% | 7,251 |
| Tool Technician | 2.99% | 78,258 |
| Can Maker | 3.20% | - |
| Aircraft Machinist | 3.26% | 12,057 |
| Hot Mill Roller | 3.27% | 1,613 |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |
| Swing Grinder | 6.48% | 717 |
Similar can maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Welder | 2.57% | 7,251 |
| Tool Technician | 2.99% | 78,258 |
| Aircraft Machinist | 3.26% | 12,057 |
| Hot Mill Roller | 3.27% | 1,613 |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |
| Swing Grinder | 6.48% | 717 |
Foreign languages spoken by can makers
The most common foreign language among can makers is Spanish at 62.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 62.7%
- French, 7.1%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- Chinese, 3.1%
- Mandarin, 2.9%
- Other, 20.0%
Can maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.7% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| Mandarin | 2.9% |
| Other | 20.0% |
