Die grinder demographics and statistics in the US
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Die grinder gender statistics
8.9% of die grinders are women and 91.1% of die grinders are men.
- Male, 91.1%
- Female, 8.9%
Die grinder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.1% |
| Female | 8.9% |
Die grinder gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,841
Female income
$35,235
Die grinder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in die grinder positions over time. Currently, 8.9% of die grinders are female.
Die grinder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.67% | 15.33% |
| 2011 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
| 2012 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2013 | 83.28% | 16.72% |
| 2014 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
| 2015 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2017 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2018 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2019 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2020 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
| 2021 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
Die grinder related jobs gender ratio
We compared die grinders 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 Grinder | 91% | 9% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Die grinder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among die grinders is White, which makes up 87.6% of all die grinders. Comparatively, 4.7% of die grinders are Hispanic or Latino and 2.6% of die grinders are Unknown.
- White, 87.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 4.7%
- Unknown, 2.6%
- Asian, 2.6%
- Black or African American, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Die grinder race
| Die grinder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 87.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Die grinder race and ethnicity over time
See how die grinder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Die grinder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.61% | 2.57% | 1.79% | 3.80% |
| 2011 | 91.17% | 2.21% | 1.84% | 3.56% |
| 2012 | 89.96% | 2.94% | 1.22% | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 91.16% | 1.55% | 0.77% | 5.54% |
| 2014 | 91.06% | 2.33% | 1.04% | 4.02% |
| 2015 | 89.93% | 3.23% | 1.00% | 4.85% |
| 2016 | 93.02% | 1.59% | 1.96% | 2.82% |
| 2017 | 93.40% | 1.35% | 1.08% | 3.50% |
| 2018 | 93.16% | 1.27% | 1.52% | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 90.94% | 1.69% | 1.21% | 4.83% |
| 2020 | 90.13% | 1.69% | 2.12% | 2.82% |
| 2021 | 87.58% | 1.81% | 2.59% | 4.66% |
Die grinder wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,748 |
| White | $41,705 |
| Black or African American | $38,626 |
| Asian | $39,575 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,616 |
Average die grinder age
See how the average age of die grinders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Die grinder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 57 | |
| Asian | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
Die grinder age breakdown
The average age of die grinders is 40+ years years old, representing 90% of the die grinder population.
Die grinder age breakdown
| Die Grinder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 90% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 2% |
Die grinder educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 87%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Die grinders by degree level
| Die grinder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 87% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Die grinder wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,259 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,835 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,377 |
Die grinder employment statistics
Company size where die grinders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where die grinders work.
Die grinder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Die grinder turnover and employment statistics
Die grinder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for die grinders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Die grinder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Die grinder 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 grinder tenure
The average die grinder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 die grinders resumes in Zippia's database.
Die grinder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Die grinder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of die grinders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Combination Welder | 2.57% | 7,117 |
| Die Grinder | 2.99% | - |
| Plating Equipment Operator | 3.20% | 40,034 |
| Conventional Machinist | 3.26% | 9,088 |
| Extruding Press Operator | 3.27% | 29,642 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Belt Polisher | 6.48% | 353 |
Similar die grinder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Combination Welder | 2.57% | 7,117 |
| Plating Equipment Operator | 3.20% | 40,034 |
| Conventional Machinist | 3.26% | 9,088 |
| Extruding Press Operator | 3.27% | 29,642 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Belt Polisher | 6.48% | 353 |