Direct casting operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Direct casting operator demographics by:
Direct casting operator gender statistics
28.3% of direct casting operators are women and 71.7% of direct casting operators are men.
- Male, 71.7%
- Female, 28.3%
Direct casting operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.7% |
| Female | 28.3% |
Direct casting operator gender pay gap
Women earn 75¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,526
Female income
$37,992
Direct casting operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in direct casting operator positions over time. Currently, 28.3% of direct casting operators are female.
Direct casting operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2011 | 83.80% | 16.20% |
| 2012 | 79.98% | 20.02% |
| 2013 | 83.96% | 16.04% |
| 2014 | 93.02% | 6.98% |
| 2015 | 75.94% | 24.06% |
| 2016 | 76.83% | 23.17% |
| 2017 | 79.22% | 20.78% |
| 2018 | 77.83% | 22.17% |
| 2019 | 80.35% | 19.65% |
| 2020 | 86.77% | 13.23% |
| 2021 | 71.70% | 28.30% |
Direct casting operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared direct casting operators 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% |
| Direct Casting Operator | 72% | 28% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Direct casting operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among direct casting operators is White, which makes up 59.4% of all direct casting operators. Comparatively, 21.1% of direct casting operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of direct casting operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Direct casting operator race
| Direct casting operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Direct casting operator race and ethnicity over time
See how direct casting operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Direct casting operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.11% | 14.49% | 1.60% | 16.02% |
| 2011 | 64.18% | 15.68% | 1.64% | 17.10% |
| 2012 | 72.53% | 7.99% | 0.92% | 15.04% |
| 2013 | 70.91% | 12.74% | 0.50% | 13.67% |
| 2014 | 67.59% | 10.80% | 1.83% | 18.38% |
| 2015 | 64.97% | 15.59% | 1.27% | 14.77% |
| 2016 | 69.19% | 11.60% | 1.28% | 14.86% |
| 2017 | 65.38% | 13.53% | 1.94% | 16.93% |
| 2018 | 63.64% | 11.56% | 2.78% | 20.47% |
| 2019 | 65.12% | 10.28% | 0.49% | 21.66% |
| 2020 | 71.56% | 8.87% | 1.53% | 14.77% |
| 2021 | 59.42% | 10.96% | 2.99% | 21.11% |
Direct casting operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian direct casting operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown direct casting operators have the lowest average salary at $42,272.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,272 |
| White | $48,956 |
| Black or African American | $46,849 |
| Asian | $58,370 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,188 |
Direct casting operator age breakdown
The average age of direct casting operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the direct casting operator population.
Direct casting operator age breakdown
| Direct Casting Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Direct casting operator educational attainment
The most common degree for direct casting operators is bachelor's degree, with 33% of direct casting operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Direct casting operators by degree level
| Direct casting operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Direct casting operator employment statistics
Company size where direct casting operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where direct casting operators work.
Direct casting operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Direct casting operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for direct casting operators are professional, manufacturing and finance.
Direct casting operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Direct casting operator turnover and employment statistics
Direct casting operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for direct casting operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Direct casting operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Direct casting operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 7.95% |
Average direct casting operator tenure
The average direct casting operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 125 direct casting operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Direct casting operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Direct casting operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of direct casting operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Torch Brazier | 2.57% | 1,254 |
| Fixture Builder | 3.20% | 3,041 |
| Wind Turbine Machinist | 3.26% | 9,915 |
| Drawer | 3.27% | 2,664 |
| Laser Operator | 5.87% | 56,479 |
| Machine Grinder | 6.48% | 30,739 |
| Direct Casting Operator | 7.00% | - |
Similar direct casting operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Torch Brazier | 2.57% | 1,254 |
| Fixture Builder | 3.20% | 3,041 |
| Wind Turbine Machinist | 3.26% | 9,915 |
| Drawer | 3.27% | 2,664 |
| Laser Operator | 5.87% | 56,479 |
| Machine Grinder | 6.48% | 30,739 |
Foreign languages spoken by direct casting operators
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Direct casting operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |