Die cutter demographics and statistics in the US
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Die cutter gender statistics
21.9% of die cutters are women and 78.1% of die cutters are men.
- Male, 78.1%
- Female, 21.9%
Die cutter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.1% |
| Female | 21.9% |
Die cutter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,851
Female income
$32,815
Die cutter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in die cutter positions over time. Currently, 21.9% of die cutters are female.
Die cutter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.43% | 21.57% |
| 2011 | 80.06% | 19.94% |
| 2012 | 78.01% | 21.99% |
| 2013 | 79.98% | 20.02% |
| 2014 | 77.75% | 22.25% |
| 2015 | 77.30% | 22.70% |
| 2016 | 80.13% | 19.87% |
| 2017 | 77.24% | 22.76% |
| 2018 | 82.12% | 17.88% |
| 2019 | 82.29% | 17.71% |
| 2020 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2021 | 78.15% | 21.85% |
Die cutter related jobs gender ratio
We compared die cutters 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% |
| Die Cutter | 78% | 22% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Die cutter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among die cutters is White, which makes up 64.2% of all die cutters. Comparatively, 14.8% of die cutters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of die cutters are Black or African American.
- White, 64.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Die cutter race
| Die cutter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Die cutter race and ethnicity over time
See how die cutter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Die cutter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.86% | 8.60% | 4.97% | 13.81% |
| 2011 | 67.16% | 11.40% | 5.14% | 14.53% |
| 2012 | 66.08% | 10.06% | 4.00% | 16.94% |
| 2013 | 69.10% | 9.15% | 4.59% | 15.22% |
| 2014 | 67.99% | 9.24% | 4.86% | 14.75% |
| 2015 | 68.18% | 9.57% | 4.16% | 14.53% |
| 2016 | 69.28% | 10.02% | 5.30% | 12.34% |
| 2017 | 72.22% | 7.82% | 4.49% | 13.14% |
| 2018 | 67.20% | 9.07% | 4.37% | 16.95% |
| 2019 | 68.25% | 8.85% | 4.76% | 15.75% |
| 2020 | 72.61% | 9.70% | 4.62% | 8.42% |
| 2021 | 64.25% | 9.84% | 6.61% | 14.77% |
Die cutter wage gap by race
According to our data, white die cutters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian die cutters have the lowest average salary at $33,817.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,208 |
| White | $36,372 |
| Black or African American | $34,649 |
| Asian | $33,817 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,266 |
Average die cutter age
See how the average age of die cutters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Die cutter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 51 |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46.5 |
Die cutter age breakdown
The average age of die cutters is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the die cutter population.
Die cutter age breakdown
| Die Cutter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Die cutter educational attainment
The most common degree for die cutters is high school diploma, with 44% of die cutters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Die cutters by degree level
| Die cutter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Die cutter employment statistics
Company size where die cutters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where die cutters work.
Die cutter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Die cutter jobs by industry
The most common industries for die cutters are manufacturing, transportation and retail.
Die cutter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Transportation | 17% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Die cutter turnover and employment statistics
Die cutter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for die cutters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Die cutter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Die cutter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.58% |
| 2011 | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 8.91% |
| 2014 | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 9.32% |
Average die cutter tenure
The average die cutter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 345 die cutters resumes in Zippia's database.
Die cutter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Die cutter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of die cutters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton Sampler | 4.47% | 95 |
| Carousel Operator | 4.75% | 46,073 |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Acid Plant Helper | 8.41% | 22,011 |
| Hand Washer | 8.89% | 38,533 |
| Die Cutter | 10.16% | - |
| Photo Technologist | 15.21% | 46,414 |
Similar die cutter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton Sampler | 4.47% | 95 |
| Carousel Operator | 4.75% | 46,073 |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Acid Plant Helper | 8.41% | 22,011 |
| Hand Washer | 8.89% | 38,533 |
| Photo Technologist | 15.21% | 46,414 |
Foreign languages spoken by die cutters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Die cutter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
