Etcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Etcher demographics by:
Etcher gender statistics
39.2% of etchers are women and 60.8% of etchers are men.
- Male, 60.8%
- Female, 39.2%
Etcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.8% |
| Female | 39.2% |
Etcher gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,729
Female income
$43,749
Etcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in etcher positions over time. Currently, 39.2% of etchers are female.
Etcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.76% | 37.24% |
| 2011 | 63.12% | 36.88% |
| 2012 | 52.14% | 47.86% |
| 2013 | 54.12% | 45.88% |
| 2014 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
| 2015 | 57.21% | 42.79% |
| 2016 | 58.98% | 41.02% |
| 2017 | 67.37% | 32.63% |
| 2018 | 65.67% | 34.33% |
| 2019 | 49.63% | 50.37% |
| 2020 | 66.34% | 33.66% |
| 2021 | 60.76% | 39.24% |
Etcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared etchers 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% |
| Etcher | 61% | 39% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Etcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among etchers is White, which makes up 79.3% of all etchers. Comparatively, 5.5% of etchers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of etchers are Black or African American.
- White, 79.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Etcher race
| Etcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Etcher race and ethnicity over time
See how etcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Etcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.46% | 7.69% | 3.06% | 10.09% |
| 2011 | 69.07% | 10.83% | 5.31% | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 79.16% | 7.58% | 3.35% | 6.91% |
| 2013 | 68.70% | 11.36% | 6.87% | 10.24% |
| 2014 | 71.48% | 6.59% | 5.26% | 14.12% |
| 2015 | 78.67% | 7.91% | 2.79% | 8.94% |
| 2016 | 83.53% | 6.67% | 2.14% | 4.79% |
| 2017 | 78.03% | 7.60% | 2.65% | 9.76% |
| 2018 | 76.70% | 4.20% | 2.86% | 12.37% |
| 2019 | 74.32% | 5.30% | 4.95% | 12.41% |
| 2020 | 69.22% | 5.91% | 10.32% | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 79.29% | 5.38% | 5.08% | 5.52% |
Etcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white etchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american etchers have the lowest average salary at $52,389.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,830 |
| White | $60,559 |
| Black or African American | $52,389 |
| Asian | $54,468 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,788 |
Etcher age breakdown
The average age of etchers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the etcher population.
Etcher age breakdown
| Etcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Etcher educational attainment
The most common degree for etchers is high school diploma, with 41% of etchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 28%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Etchers by degree level
| Etcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Etcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, etchers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $69,189 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, etchers earn a median annual income of $57,539 compared to $55,224 for etchers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,189 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,478 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,539 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,224 |
Etcher employment statistics
Company size where etchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where etchers work.
Etcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Etcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for etchers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Etcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Etcher turnover and employment statistics
Etcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for etchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Etcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Etcher 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 etcher tenure
The average etcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 etchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Etcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Etcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of etchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Level Vial Inspector | 4.47% | 17,073 |
| Relief Operator | 4.75% | 64,469 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Top Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,626 |
| Slotter Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,043 |
| Negative Cutter | 15.21% | 4,505 |
| Etcher | 19.89% | - |
Similar etcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Level Vial Inspector | 4.47% | 17,073 |
| Relief Operator | 4.75% | 64,469 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Top Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,626 |
| Slotter Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,043 |
| Negative Cutter | 15.21% | 4,505 |