Die builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Die builder gender statistics
4.6% of die builders are women and 95.4% of die builders are men.
- Male, 95.4%
- Female, 4.6%
Die builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.4% |
| Female | 4.6% |
Die builder gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,912
Female income
$38,675
Die builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in die builder positions over time. Currently, 4.6% of die builders are female.
Die builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2011 | 96.25% | 3.75% |
| 2012 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2014 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2016 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2017 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2018 | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 2019 | 93.16% | 6.84% |
| 2020 | 94.16% | 5.84% |
| 2021 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
Die builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared die builders 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% |
| Die Builder | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Die builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among die builders is White, which makes up 84.5% of all die builders. Comparatively, 6.7% of die builders are Hispanic or Latino and 2.8% of die builders are Unknown.
- White, 84.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Die builder race
| Die builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Die builder race and ethnicity over time
See how die builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Die builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.49% | 3.26% | 1.92% | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 88.04% | 2.90% | 1.98% | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 86.84% | 3.63% | 1.36% | 7.30% |
| 2013 | 88.04% | 2.23% | 0.91% | 7.58% |
| 2014 | 87.94% | 3.02% | 1.17% | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 86.80% | 3.92% | 1.13% | 6.89% |
| 2016 | 89.90% | 2.28% | 2.09% | 4.86% |
| 2017 | 90.27% | 2.04% | 1.21% | 5.54% |
| 2018 | 90.03% | 1.96% | 1.66% | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 87.82% | 2.38% | 1.34% | 6.87% |
| 2020 | 87.00% | 2.38% | 2.25% | 4.86% |
| 2021 | 84.46% | 2.50% | 2.72% | 6.70% |
Die builder wage gap by race
According to our data, white die builders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american die builders have the lowest average salary at $43,969.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,761 |
| White | $48,939 |
| Black or African American | $43,969 |
| Asian | $45,484 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,549 |
Average die builder age
See how the average age of die builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Die builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 57 | |
| Asian | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
Die builder age breakdown
The average age of die builders is 40+ years years old, representing 90% of the die builder population.
Die builder age breakdown
| Die Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 90% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 2% |
Die builder educational attainment
The most common degree for die builders is high school diploma, with 55% of die builders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Die builders by degree level
| Die builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Die builder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, die builders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $50,043 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, die builders earn a median annual income of $47,519 compared to $46,585 for die builders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,585 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,519 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,043 |
Die builder employment statistics
Company size where die builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where die builders work.
Die builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Die builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for die builders are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Die builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Die builder turnover and employment statistics
Die builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for die builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Die builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Die builder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.34% |
| 2011 | 6.45% |
| 2012 | 3.77% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 3.12% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 2.00% |
| 2017 | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 2.08% |
Average die builder tenure
The average die builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 die builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Die builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Die builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of die builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker Welder | 2.57% | 7,076 |
| Die Builder | 2.99% | - |
| Bushing Press Operator | 3.20% | 29,121 |
| Precision Instrument Maker | 3.26% | 9,766 |
| Header Set-Up Operator | 3.27% | 27,599 |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Chrome Polisher | 6.48% | 229 |
Similar die builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker Welder | 2.57% | 7,076 |
| Bushing Press Operator | 3.20% | 29,121 |
| Precision Instrument Maker | 3.26% | 9,766 |
| Header Set-Up Operator | 3.27% | 27,599 |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Chrome Polisher | 6.48% | 229 |