Expander demographics and statistics in the US
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Expander gender statistics
16.7% of expanders are women and 83.3% of expanders are men.
- Male, 83.3%
- Female, 16.7%
Expander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.3% |
| Female | 16.7% |
Expander gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,609
Female income
$37,112
Expander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in expander positions over time. Currently, 16.7% of expanders are female.
Expander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2011 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2012 | 96.66% | 3.34% |
| 2013 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2014 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| 2015 | 96.28% | 3.72% |
| 2016 | 97.81% | 2.19% |
| 2017 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2018 | 86.30% | 13.70% |
| 2019 | 86.00% | 14.00% |
| 2020 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2021 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
Expander related jobs gender ratio
We compared expanders 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% |
| Expander | 83% | 17% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Expander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among expanders is White, which makes up 72.3% of all expanders. Comparatively, 12.1% of expanders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of expanders are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Expander race
| Expander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Expander race and ethnicity over time
See how expander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Expander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.59% | 4.08% | 4.08% | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 78.34% | 11.57% | 1.78% | 5.34% |
| 2012 | 84.28% | 4.17% | 2.36% | 4.17% |
| 2013 | 71.92% | 6.25% | 2.08% | 14.59% |
| 2014 | 79.22% | 7.75% | 1.72% | 8.61% |
| 2015 | 86.40% | 0.97% | 1.94% | 8.74% |
| 2016 | 80.40% | 10.18% | 2.36% | 5.09% |
| 2017 | 75.89% | 8.32% | 2.36% | 10.40% |
| 2018 | 75.07% | 8.04% | 2.95% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 76.80% | 9.28% | 1.86% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 73.22% | 10.85% | 2.37% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 9.74% | 2.31% | 12.05% |
Expander wage gap by race
According to our data, asian expanders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino expanders have the lowest average salary at $39,920.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,779 |
| White | $42,594 |
| Black or African American | $46,555 |
| Asian | $47,706 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,920 |
Average expander age
See how the average age of expanders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Expander age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Expander age breakdown
The average age of expanders is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the expander population.
Expander age breakdown
| Expander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Expander educational attainment
The most common degree for expanders is high school diploma, with 48% of expanders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Expanders by degree level
| Expander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Expander turnover and employment statistics
Expander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for expanders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Expander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Expander unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.50% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 2.53% |
| 2014 | 3.16% |
| 2015 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 3.90% |
| 2017 | 5.00% |
| 2018 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average expander tenure
The average expander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 expanders resumes in Zippia's database.
Expander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Expander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of expanders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gun Welder | 2.57% | 7,090 |
| Tool And Die Designer | 2.99% | 52,308 |
| Molding Technician | 3.20% | 10,231 |
| Outside Machinist | 3.26% | 24,075 |
| Expander | 3.27% | - |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
| Nicking Machine Operator | 6.48% | 53,605 |
Similar expander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gun Welder | 2.57% | 7,090 |
| Tool And Die Designer | 2.99% | 52,308 |
| Molding Technician | 3.20% | 10,231 |
| Outside Machinist | 3.26% | 24,075 |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
| Nicking Machine Operator | 6.48% | 53,605 |