Die mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Die mechanic gender statistics
8.1% of die mechanics are women and 91.9% of die mechanics are men.
- Male, 91.9%
- Female, 8.1%
Die mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.9% |
| Female | 8.1% |
Die mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,787
Female income
$39,179
Die mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in die mechanic positions over time. Currently, 8.1% of die mechanics are female.
Die mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2011 | 93.37% | 6.63% |
| 2012 | 88.94% | 11.06% |
| 2013 | 84.63% | 15.37% |
| 2014 | 88.92% | 11.08% |
| 2015 | 87.46% | 12.54% |
| 2016 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2017 | 92.97% | 7.03% |
| 2018 | 82.43% | 17.57% |
| 2019 | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| 2020 | 89.84% | 10.16% |
| 2021 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
Die mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared die mechanics 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 Mechanic | 92% | 8% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Die mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among die mechanics is White, which makes up 87.6% of all die mechanics. Comparatively, 4.7% of die mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 2.6% of die mechanics 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 mechanic race
| Die mechanic 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 mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how die mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Die mechanic 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 mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white die mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american die mechanics have the lowest average salary at $43,301.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,672 |
| White | $47,074 |
| Black or African American | $43,301 |
| Asian | $44,461 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,511 |
Average die mechanic age
See how the average age of die mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Die mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 57 | |
| Asian | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
Die mechanic age breakdown
The average age of die mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 90% of the die mechanic population.
Die mechanic age breakdown
| Die Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 90% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 2% |
Die mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for die mechanics is high school diploma, with 38% of die mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 31%
- Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Die mechanics by degree level
| Die mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Die mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, die mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,899 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, die mechanics earn a median annual income of $46,005 compared to $45,298 for die mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,298 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,005 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,899 |
Die mechanic employment statistics
Company size where die mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where die mechanics work.
Die mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Die mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Die mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for die mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Die mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Die mechanic 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 mechanic tenure
The average die mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 die mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Die mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Die mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of die mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Helper | 2.57% | 21,605 |
| Die Mechanic | 2.99% | - |
| Cyanide Case Hardener | 3.20% | 21,563 |
| Manual Lathe Machinist | 3.26% | 9,593 |
| Mat Roller | 3.27% | 888 |
| Router Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,628 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |
Similar die mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Helper | 2.57% | 21,605 |
| Cyanide Case Hardener | 3.20% | 21,563 |
| Manual Lathe Machinist | 3.26% | 9,593 |
| Mat Roller | 3.27% | 888 |
| Router Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,628 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |