Die caster demographics and statistics in the US
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Die caster gender statistics
16.5% of die casters are women and 83.5% of die casters are men.
- Male, 83.5%
- Female, 16.5%
Die caster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.5% |
| Female | 16.5% |
Die caster gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,295
Female income
$38,566
Die caster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in die caster positions over time. Currently, 16.5% of die casters are female.
Die caster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.92% | 16.08% |
| 2011 | 83.50% | 16.50% |
| 2012 | 82.70% | 17.30% |
| 2013 | 84.35% | 15.65% |
| 2014 | 84.48% | 15.52% |
| 2015 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2016 | 84.06% | 15.94% |
| 2017 | 83.47% | 16.53% |
| 2018 | 84.65% | 15.35% |
| 2019 | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| 2020 | 83.54% | 16.46% |
| 2021 | 83.48% | 16.52% |
Die caster related jobs gender ratio
We compared die 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% |
| Die Caster | 83% | 17% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Die caster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among die casters is White, which makes up 67.8% of all die casters. Comparatively, 12.0% of die casters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of die casters are Asian.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Die caster race
| Die caster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Die caster race and ethnicity over time
See how die caster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Die caster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.07% | 6.97% | 3.03% | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 80.16% | 8.25% | 3.04% | 6.10% |
| 2012 | 71.70% | 8.03% | 6.75% | 11.44% |
| 2013 | 73.28% | 8.72% | 6.52% | 9.81% |
| 2014 | 72.12% | 8.56% | 6.80% | 10.59% |
| 2015 | 71.92% | 8.09% | 6.68% | 11.05% |
| 2016 | 72.25% | 8.14% | 7.11% | 10.43% |
| 2017 | 71.51% | 7.22% | 7.56% | 11.80% |
| 2018 | 72.27% | 7.92% | 7.64% | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 72.71% | 8.72% | 6.77% | 9.89% |
| 2020 | 69.87% | 7.88% | 7.08% | 11.30% |
| 2021 | 67.78% | 7.69% | 7.81% | 12.03% |
Die caster wage gap by race
According to our data, white die casters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american die casters have the lowest average salary at $42,801.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,702 |
| White | $47,436 |
| Black or African American | $42,801 |
| Asian | $44,253 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,430 |
Average die caster age
See how the average age of die casters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Die caster 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 |
Die caster age breakdown
The average age of die casters is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the die caster population.
Die caster age breakdown
| Die Caster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Die caster educational attainment
The most common degree for die casters is high school diploma, with 51% of die casters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 21% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Diploma, 21%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Die casters by degree level
| Die caster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Diploma | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Die caster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, die casters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,383 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, die casters earn a median annual income of $44,497 compared to $44,247 for die casters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,247 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,497 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,383 |
Die caster employment statistics
Most die casters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where die casters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where die casters work.
Die caster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Die caster jobs by company type
Employees with the die caster job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most die casters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Die caster jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
Die caster jobs by industry
The most common industries for die casters are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Die caster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 43% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Die caster turnover and employment statistics
Die caster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for die casters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Die caster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Die caster 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 die caster tenure
The average die caster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 320 die casters resumes in Zippia's database.
Die caster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Die caster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of die 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Line Solderer | 2.57% | 96,818 |
| Mold Maker | 2.99% | 13,896 |
| Die Caster | 3.20% | - |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Strip Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,759 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Drum Sander | 6.48% | 82 |
Similar die caster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Line Solderer | 2.57% | 96,818 |
| Mold Maker | 2.99% | 13,896 |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Strip Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,759 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Drum Sander | 6.48% | 82 |
Foreign languages spoken by die casters
The most common foreign language among die casters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 16.7% and Thai is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Thai, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Die caster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Thai | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |