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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

GenderPercentages
Male87.6%
Female12.4%

Core setter gender pay gap

Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$42,653
female-income
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.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Core setter gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201087.98%12.02%
201187.65%12.35%
201287.02%12.98%
201388.32%11.68%
201488.42%11.58%
201587.76%12.24%
201688.10%11.90%
201787.63%12.37%
201888.55%11.45%
201986.84%13.16%
202087.68%12.32%
202187.64%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 titleMaleFemale
Special Process Person31%69%
Core Setter88%12%
Research And Development Machinist99%1%
Die Repair Machinist99%1%
Head Machinist99%1%

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 racePercentages
White66.1%
Hispanic or Latino12.8%
Black or African American10.2%
Asian5.5%
Unknown4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%

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

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201080.44%9.42%0.70%7.60%
201178.52%10.71%0.71%6.87%
201270.06%10.49%4.42%12.21%
201371.64%11.18%4.19%10.58%
201470.49%11.02%4.47%11.37%
201570.29%10.55%4.34%11.82%
201670.62%10.60%4.77%11.21%
201769.88%9.67%5.22%12.58%
201870.63%10.38%5.31%11.09%
201971.08%11.18%4.44%10.67%
202068.23%10.34%4.75%12.08%
202166.14%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.
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
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.
Male
Female

Core setter age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4447
Unknown39.546
Asian5251
Hispanic or Latino4748
White4547
American Indian and Alaska Native38

Core setter age breakdown

The average age of core setters is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the core setter population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Core setter age breakdown

Core Setter YearsPercentages
40+ years65%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years14%

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 degreePercentages
High School Diploma48%
Diploma21%
Bachelor's17%
Associate7%
Other Degrees7%

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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.
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
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.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Core setter jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees20%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees36%
> 10,000 employees20%

Core setter jobs by industry

The most common industries for core setters are manufacturing, automotive and utilities.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Fortune 500

Utilities

Construction

Core setter industry statistics

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

YearCore setter unemployment rate
201013.60%
201111.05%
20127.58%
20137.09%
20145.74%
20154.44%
20164.40%
20173.66%
20183.53%
20193.41%
20205.09%
20215.65%

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.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Core setter tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year39%
1-2 years26%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years2%
11+ years7%

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 titleLGBTJob openings
Journeyman Welder2.57%11,077
Trim Die Maker2.99%7,672
Core Setter3.20%-
Automotive Machinist3.26%42,134
Dropper3.27%40
NC Programmer5.87%13,524
Hob Grinder6.48%646

Similar core setter jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Journeyman Welder2.57%11,077
Trim Die Maker2.99%7,672
Automotive Machinist3.26%42,134
Dropper3.27%40
NC Programmer5.87%13,524
Hob Grinder6.48%646

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