Engraver demographics and statistics in the US
Engraver demographics research summary. Zippia estimates engraver demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our engraver estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about engravers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,785 engravers currently employed in the United States.
- 49.8% of all engravers are women, while 50.2% are men.
- The average engraver age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of engravers is White (77.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.3%), Asian (5.2%) and Black or African American (4.5%).
- In 2022, women earned 83% of what men earned.
- 20% of all engravers are LGBT.
- Engravers are 82% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Engraver demographics by:
Engraver gender statistics
49.8% of engravers are women and 50.2% of engravers are men.
- Male, 50.2%
- Female, 49.8%
Engraver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.2% |
| Female | 49.8% |
Engraver gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,355
Female income
$38,537
Engraver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engraver positions over time. Currently, 49.8% of engravers are female.
Engraver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.33% | 47.67% |
| 2011 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2012 | 41.52% | 58.48% |
| 2013 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2014 | 52.22% | 47.78% |
| 2015 | 46.56% | 53.44% |
| 2016 | 48.36% | 51.64% |
| 2017 | 57.36% | 42.64% |
| 2018 | 55.48% | 44.52% |
| 2019 | 39.10% | 60.90% |
| 2020 | 56.21% | 43.79% |
| 2021 | 50.22% | 49.78% |
Engraver related jobs gender ratio
We compared engravers 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% |
| Engraver | 50% | 50% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Engraver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engravers is White, which makes up 77.1% of all engravers. Comparatively, 8.3% of engravers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of engravers are Asian.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Engraver race
| Engraver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Engraver race and ethnicity over time
See how engraver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engraver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.30% | 6.81% | 3.13% | 12.88% |
| 2011 | 66.91% | 9.95% | 5.38% | 14.23% |
| 2012 | 77.00% | 6.70% | 3.43% | 9.70% |
| 2013 | 66.54% | 10.47% | 6.94% | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 69.33% | 5.71% | 5.33% | 16.92% |
| 2015 | 76.51% | 7.03% | 2.86% | 11.73% |
| 2016 | 81.37% | 5.79% | 2.22% | 7.59% |
| 2017 | 75.87% | 6.71% | 2.73% | 12.56% |
| 2018 | 74.54% | 3.32% | 2.94% | 15.16% |
| 2019 | 72.16% | 4.42% | 5.02% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 67.06% | 5.03% | 10.39% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 77.13% | 4.50% | 5.15% | 8.32% |
Engraver wage gap by race
According to our data, white engravers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american engravers have the lowest average salary at $44,219.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,682 |
| White | $49,390 |
| Black or African American | $44,219 |
| Asian | $45,552 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,117 |
Engraver age breakdown
The average age of engravers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the engraver population.
Engraver age breakdown
| Engraver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Engraver educational attainment
The most common degree for engravers is high school diploma, with 37% of engravers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Engravers by degree level
| Engraver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Engraver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engravers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,676 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, engravers earn a median annual income of $47,499 compared to $46,034 for engravers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,676 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,019 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,499 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,034 |
Engraver employment statistics
Most engravers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where engravers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engravers work.
Engraver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Engraver jobs by company type
Employees with the engraver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engravers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engraver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 2% |
Engraver jobs by industry
The most common industries for engravers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Engraver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Retail | 19% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Media | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Engraver turnover and employment statistics
Engraver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engravers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engraver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engraver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.80% |
| 2011 | 10.74% |
| 2012 | 8.85% |
| 2013 | 6.93% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 2.97% |
| 2016 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3.33% |
| 2018 | 8.25% |
| 2019 | 5.43% |
| 2020 | 14.67% |
| 2021 | 5.88% |
Average engraver tenure
The average engraver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,540 engravers resumes in Zippia's database.
Engraver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Engraver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engravers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Inspector | 4.47% | 24,020 |
| Banding Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,755 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Grape Crusher | 8.41% | 131 |
| Recovery Operator Helper | 8.89% | 40,514 |
| Motion Picture Printer | 15.21% | 1,057 |
| Engraver | 19.89% | - |
Similar engraver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Inspector | 4.47% | 24,020 |
| Banding Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,755 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Grape Crusher | 8.41% | 131 |
| Recovery Operator Helper | 8.89% | 40,514 |
| Motion Picture Printer | 15.21% | 1,057 |
Foreign languages spoken by engravers
The most common foreign language among engravers is Spanish at 75.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 2.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.4%.
- Spanish, 75.6%
- Swedish, 2.4%
- Portuguese, 2.4%
- Chinese, 2.4%
- German, 2.4%
- Other, 14.8%
Engraver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.6% |
| Swedish | 2.4% |
| Portuguese | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 2.4% |
| German | 2.4% |
| Other | 14.8% |
