Caster demographics and statistics in the US
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Caster gender statistics
8.7% of casters are women and 91.3% of casters are men.
- Male, 91.3%
- Female, 8.7%
Caster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.3% |
| Female | 8.7% |
Caster gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,796
Female income
$38,311
Caster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in caster positions over time. Currently, 8.7% of casters are female.
Caster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2011 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 2012 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2013 | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 98.23% | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2016 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2017 | 94.07% | 5.93% |
| 2018 | 93.59% | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 96.46% | 3.54% |
| 2021 | 91.33% | 8.67% |
Caster related jobs gender ratio
We compared casters 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% |
| Caster | 91% | 9% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Caster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among casters is White, which makes up 63.2% of all casters. Comparatively, 16.5% of casters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of casters are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Caster race
| Caster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Caster race and ethnicity over time
See how caster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Caster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.93% | 14.41% | 2.29% | 11.39% |
| 2011 | 68.00% | 15.60% | 2.33% | 12.46% |
| 2012 | 76.35% | 7.90% | 1.60% | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 74.73% | 12.65% | 1.19% | 9.03% |
| 2014 | 71.41% | 10.72% | 2.51% | 13.74% |
| 2015 | 68.79% | 15.50% | 1.95% | 10.13% |
| 2016 | 73.01% | 11.52% | 1.96% | 10.22% |
| 2017 | 69.20% | 13.45% | 2.62% | 12.29% |
| 2018 | 67.46% | 11.48% | 3.46% | 15.83% |
| 2019 | 68.94% | 10.20% | 1.17% | 17.02% |
| 2020 | 75.38% | 8.79% | 2.21% | 10.13% |
| 2021 | 63.24% | 10.88% | 3.67% | 16.47% |
Caster wage gap by race
According to our data, asian casters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown casters have the lowest average salary at $40,296.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,296 |
| White | $43,104 |
| Black or African American | $42,252 |
| Asian | $46,924 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,791 |
Caster age breakdown
The average age of casters is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the caster population.
Caster age breakdown
| Caster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Caster educational attainment
The most common degree for casters is high school diploma, with 53% of casters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Casters by degree level
| Caster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Caster employment statistics
Most casters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where casters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where casters work.
Caster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Caster jobs by company type
Employees with the caster job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most casters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Caster jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 3% |
Caster jobs by industry
The most common industries for casters are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Caster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Caster turnover and employment statistics
Caster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for casters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Caster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Caster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 7.95% |
Average caster tenure
The average caster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 607 casters resumes in Zippia's database.
Caster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Caster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of casters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Solderer | 2.57% | 2,646 |
| Plater | 3.20% | 52 |
| Wood Machinist | 3.26% | 9,225 |
| Cold Roll Operator | 3.27% | 26,480 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
| Machine Grinder | 6.48% | 30,739 |
| Caster | 7.00% | - |
Similar caster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Solderer | 2.57% | 2,646 |
| Plater | 3.20% | 52 |
| Wood Machinist | 3.26% | 9,225 |
| Cold Roll Operator | 3.27% | 26,480 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
| Machine Grinder | 6.48% | 30,739 |
Foreign languages spoken by casters
The most common foreign language among casters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
Caster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |
