Diesel machinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Diesel machinist gender statistics
2.6% of diesel machinists are women and 97.4% of diesel machinists are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Diesel machinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Diesel machinist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,868
Female income
$35,403
Diesel machinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diesel machinist positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of diesel machinists are female.
Diesel machinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.91% | 2.09% |
| 2011 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2012 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2013 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2014 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 97.93% | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2018 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2019 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2020 | 97.83% | 2.17% |
| 2021 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
Diesel machinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared diesel machinists 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% |
| Diesel Machinist | 97% | 3% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Diesel machinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diesel machinists is White, which makes up 77.3% of all diesel machinists. Comparatively, 9.9% of diesel machinists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of diesel machinists are Asian.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Diesel machinist race
| Diesel machinist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Diesel machinist race and ethnicity over time
See how diesel machinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diesel machinist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.51% | 4.46% | 4.07% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 79.82% | 5.07% | 3.90% | 9.06% |
| 2012 | 81.19% | 4.77% | 4.04% | 8.57% |
| 2013 | 80.45% | 5.15% | 4.52% | 8.13% |
| 2014 | 82.00% | 3.97% | 3.50% | 9.19% |
| 2015 | 80.77% | 4.29% | 4.45% | 8.57% |
| 2016 | 80.65% | 4.03% | 4.44% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 80.51% | 4.07% | 4.07% | 9.62% |
| 2018 | 81.31% | 3.80% | 4.36% | 8.87% |
| 2019 | 80.90% | 3.63% | 4.42% | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 77.67% | 4.83% | 4.36% | 8.84% |
| 2021 | 77.26% | 3.06% | 5.61% | 9.87% |
Diesel machinist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian diesel machinists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino diesel machinists have the lowest average salary at $37,439.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,998 |
| White | $39,793 |
| Black or African American | $37,531 |
| Asian | $40,684 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,439 |
Average diesel machinist age
See how the average age of diesel machinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Diesel machinist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Diesel machinist age breakdown
The average age of diesel machinists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the diesel machinist population.
Diesel machinist age breakdown
| Diesel Machinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Diesel machinist educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Diesel machinists by degree level
| Diesel machinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Diesel machinist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, diesel machinists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,857 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, diesel machinists earn a median annual income of $40,380 compared to $38,911 for diesel machinists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,911 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,380 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,857 |
Diesel machinist employment statistics
Company size where diesel machinists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diesel machinists work.
Diesel machinist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 56% |
Diesel machinist jobs by company type
Employees with the diesel machinist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most diesel machinists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Diesel machinist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 60% |
| Private | 27% |
Diesel machinist turnover and employment statistics
Diesel machinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diesel machinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diesel machinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diesel machinist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 6.29% |
| 2012 | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average diesel machinist tenure
The average diesel machinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 diesel machinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Diesel machinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 17% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Diesel machinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diesel machinists 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 Operator | 2.57% | 51,229 |
| Keller Machine Operator | 2.99% | 53,608 |
| Quenching Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,605 |
| Diesel Machinist | 3.26% | - |
| Tube Roller | 3.27% | 788 |
| Turret Lathe Operator | 5.87% | 44,277 |
| Watch Parts Grinder | 6.48% | 23,648 |
Similar diesel machinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Operator | 2.57% | 51,229 |
| Keller Machine Operator | 2.99% | 53,608 |
| Quenching Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,605 |
| Tube Roller | 3.27% | 788 |
| Turret Lathe Operator | 5.87% | 44,277 |
| Watch Parts Grinder | 6.48% | 23,648 |