Core setter demographics and statistics in the US
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Core setter gender statistics
12.4% of core setters are women and 87.6% of core setters are men.
- Male, 87.6%
- Female, 12.4%
Core setter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.6% |
| Female | 12.4% |
Core setter gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,653
Female income
$36,758
Core setter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in core setter positions over time. Currently, 12.4% of core setters are female.
Core setter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.98% | 12.02% |
| 2011 | 87.65% | 12.35% |
| 2012 | 87.02% | 12.98% |
| 2013 | 88.32% | 11.68% |
| 2014 | 88.42% | 11.58% |
| 2015 | 87.76% | 12.24% |
| 2016 | 88.10% | 11.90% |
| 2017 | 87.63% | 12.37% |
| 2018 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
| 2019 | 86.84% | 13.16% |
| 2020 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
| 2021 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
Core setter related jobs gender ratio
We compared core setters 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% |
| Core Setter | 88% | 12% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Core setter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among core setters is White, which makes up 66.1% of all core setters. Comparatively, 12.8% of core setters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of core setters are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Core setter race
| Core setter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Core setter race and ethnicity over time
See how core setter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Core setter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.44% | 9.42% | 0.70% | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 78.52% | 10.71% | 0.71% | 6.87% |
| 2012 | 70.06% | 10.49% | 4.42% | 12.21% |
| 2013 | 71.64% | 11.18% | 4.19% | 10.58% |
| 2014 | 70.49% | 11.02% | 4.47% | 11.37% |
| 2015 | 70.29% | 10.55% | 4.34% | 11.82% |
| 2016 | 70.62% | 10.60% | 4.77% | 11.21% |
| 2017 | 69.88% | 9.67% | 5.22% | 12.58% |
| 2018 | 70.63% | 10.38% | 5.31% | 11.09% |
| 2019 | 71.08% | 11.18% | 4.44% | 10.67% |
| 2020 | 68.23% | 10.34% | 4.75% | 12.08% |
| 2021 | 66.14% | 10.15% | 5.48% | 12.81% |
Core setter wage gap by race
According to our data, white core setters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american core setters have the lowest average salary at $41,110.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,040 |
| White | $45,909 |
| Black or African American | $41,110 |
| Asian | $42,609 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,760 |
Average core setter age
See how the average age of core setters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Core setter 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 |
Core setter age breakdown
The average age of core setters is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the core setter population.
Core setter age breakdown
| Core Setter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Core setter educational attainment
The most common degree for core setters is high school diploma, with 48% of core setters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 21% and diploma degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Diploma, 21%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Core setters by degree level
| Core setter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Diploma | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Core setter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, core setters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,854 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, core setters earn a median annual income of $42,862 compared to $42,604 for core setters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,604 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,862 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,854 |
Core setter employment statistics
Company size where core setters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where core setters work.
Core setter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Core setter jobs by industry
The most common industries for core setters are manufacturing, automotive and utilities.
Core setter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Automotive | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
Core setter turnover and employment statistics
Core setter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for core setters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Core setter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Core setter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.60% |
| 2011 | 11.05% |
| 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 core setter tenure
The average core setter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 core setters resumes in Zippia's database.
Core setter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Core setter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of core setters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Welder | 2.57% | 11,077 |
| Trim Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,672 |
| Core Setter | 3.20% | - |
| Automotive Machinist | 3.26% | 42,134 |
| Dropper | 3.27% | 40 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Hob Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar core setter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Welder | 2.57% | 11,077 |
| Trim Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,672 |
| Automotive Machinist | 3.26% | 42,134 |
| Dropper | 3.27% | 40 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Hob Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |