Diamond grader demographics and statistics in the US
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Diamond grader gender statistics
67.8% of diamond graders are women and 32.2% of diamond graders are men.
- Female, 67.8%
- Male, 32.2%
Diamond grader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.8% |
| Male | 32.2% |
Diamond grader gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,510
Female income
$43,321
Diamond grader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diamond grader positions over time. Currently, 67.8% of diamond graders are female.
Diamond grader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.75% | 53.25% |
| 2011 | 37.84% | 62.16% |
| 2012 | 48.21% | 51.79% |
| 2013 | 44.25% | 55.75% |
| 2014 | 47.20% | 52.80% |
| 2015 | 44.10% | 55.90% |
| 2016 | 35.86% | 64.14% |
| 2017 | 36.29% | 63.71% |
| 2018 | 38.13% | 61.87% |
| 2019 | 35.99% | 64.01% |
| 2020 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
| 2021 | 32.24% | 67.76% |
Diamond grader related jobs gender ratio
We compared diamond graders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Diamond Grader | 32% | 68% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Diamond grader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diamond graders is White, which makes up 58.8% of all diamond graders. Comparatively, 15.9% of diamond graders are Hispanic or Latino and 14.7% of diamond graders are Asian.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Asian, 14.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 2.1%
Diamond grader race
| Diamond grader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Asian | 14.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
Diamond grader race and ethnicity over time
See how diamond grader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diamond grader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.14% | 3.27% | 9.95% | 16.55% |
| 2011 | 56.38% | 4.99% | 14.26% | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 57.49% | 3.01% | 15.72% | 17.60% |
| 2013 | 54.62% | 4.67% | 12.58% | 19.38% |
| 2014 | 56.61% | 2.50% | 12.44% | 19.87% |
| 2015 | 57.11% | 2.63% | 14.45% | 17.37% |
| 2016 | 55.94% | 3.87% | 11.33% | 16.72% |
| 2017 | 60.35% | 3.15% | 10.32% | 16.53% |
| 2018 | 58.90% | 3.81% | 11.79% | 14.63% |
| 2019 | 64.01% | 2.35% | 12.72% | 14.56% |
| 2020 | 55.53% | 6.25% | 12.55% | 14.77% |
| 2021 | 58.78% | 2.05% | 14.74% | 15.93% |
Diamond grader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian diamond graders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino diamond graders have the lowest average salary at $44,351.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,662 |
| White | $47,357 |
| Black or African American | $55,112 |
| Asian | $57,191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,351 |
Average diamond grader age
See how the average age of diamond graders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Diamond grader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 41 |
| Asian | 51 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 39 |
Diamond grader age breakdown
The average age of diamond graders is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the diamond grader population.
Diamond grader age breakdown
| Diamond Grader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Diamond grader educational attainment
The most common degree for diamond graders is bachelor's degree, with 64% of diamond graders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Diamond graders by degree level
| Diamond grader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Diamond grader employment statistics
Company size where diamond graders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diamond graders work.
Diamond grader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 24% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Diamond grader turnover and employment statistics
Diamond grader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diamond graders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diamond grader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diamond grader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 3.80% |
| 2015 | 4.19% |
| 2016 | 3.32% |
| 2017 | 3.58% |
| 2018 | 1.90% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 6.86% |
Average diamond grader tenure
The average diamond grader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 193 diamond graders resumes in Zippia's database.
Diamond grader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Diamond grader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diamond graders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Linen Checker | 4.47% | 6,960 |
| Stapling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,769 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Putter Out | 8.41% | 1,746 |
| Tinsmith Helper | 8.89% | 13,365 |
| Diamond Grader | 10.10% | - |
| Film Developer | 15.21% | 69,050 |
Similar diamond grader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Linen Checker | 4.47% | 6,960 |
| Stapling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,769 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Putter Out | 8.41% | 1,746 |
| Tinsmith Helper | 8.89% | 13,365 |
| Film Developer | 15.21% | 69,050 |
Foreign languages spoken by diamond graders
The most common foreign language among diamond graders is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 18.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- Korean, 18.2%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Other, 27.2%
Diamond grader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| Korean | 18.2% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Other | 27.2% |