Experimental machinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Experimental machinist gender statistics
1.4% of experimental machinists are women and 98.6% of experimental machinists are men.
- Male, 98.6%
- Female, 1.4%
Experimental machinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.6% |
| Female | 1.4% |
Experimental machinist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,189
Female income
$39,146
Experimental machinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in experimental machinist positions over time. Currently, 1.4% of experimental machinists are female.
Experimental machinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.85% | 1.15% |
| 2011 | 98.55% | 1.45% |
| 2012 | 98.80% | 1.20% |
| 2013 | 98.76% | 1.24% |
| 2014 | 98.73% | 1.27% |
| 2015 | 98.87% | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 98.86% | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 98.69% | 1.31% |
| 2018 | 98.72% | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 98.71% | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 98.81% | 1.19% |
| 2021 | 98.55% | 1.45% |
Experimental machinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared experimental 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% |
| Experimental Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Experimental machinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among experimental machinists is White, which makes up 70.2% of all experimental machinists. Comparatively, 15.1% of experimental machinists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of experimental machinists are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Experimental machinist race
| Experimental machinist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Experimental machinist race and ethnicity over time
See how experimental machinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Experimental machinist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.44% | 5.44% | 4.84% | 13.57% |
| 2011 | 72.75% | 6.05% | 4.66% | 14.32% |
| 2012 | 74.12% | 5.76% | 4.80% | 13.83% |
| 2013 | 73.39% | 6.13% | 5.28% | 13.40% |
| 2014 | 74.93% | 4.95% | 4.27% | 14.46% |
| 2015 | 73.70% | 5.27% | 5.22% | 13.84% |
| 2016 | 73.58% | 5.02% | 5.21% | 14.61% |
| 2017 | 73.44% | 5.05% | 4.83% | 14.88% |
| 2018 | 74.24% | 4.78% | 5.12% | 14.13% |
| 2019 | 73.83% | 4.61% | 5.19% | 14.55% |
| 2020 | 70.60% | 5.81% | 5.12% | 14.11% |
| 2021 | 70.19% | 4.04% | 6.38% | 15.14% |
Experimental machinist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian experimental machinists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino experimental machinists have the lowest average salary at $41,519.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,340 |
| White | $44,272 |
| Black or African American | $41,626 |
| Asian | $45,315 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,519 |
Average experimental machinist age
See how the average age of experimental machinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Experimental 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 |
Experimental machinist age breakdown
The average age of experimental machinists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the experimental machinist population.
Experimental machinist age breakdown
| Experimental Machinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Experimental machinist educational attainment
The most common degree for experimental machinists is associate degree, with 50% of experimental machinists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 50%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Experimental machinists by degree level
| Experimental machinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Experimental machinist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, experimental machinists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,519 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, experimental machinists earn a median annual income of $44,960 compared to $43,239 for experimental machinists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,239 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,960 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,519 |
Experimental machinist employment statistics
Most experimental machinists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where experimental machinists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where experimental machinists work.
Experimental machinist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Experimental machinist jobs by company type
Employees with the experimental machinist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most experimental machinists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Experimental machinist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 47% |
Experimental machinist jobs by industry
The most common industries for experimental machinists are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Experimental machinist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Experimental machinist turnover and employment statistics
Experimental machinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for experimental machinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Experimental machinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Experimental 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 experimental machinist tenure
The average experimental machinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 experimental machinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Experimental machinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Experimental machinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of experimental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Hand Solderer | 2.57% | 4,707 |
| Jigman | 2.99% | - |
| Zinc Plater | 3.20% | 50 |
| Experimental Machinist | 3.26% | - |
| Roll Tube Setter | 3.27% | 2,601 |
| Laser Operator | 5.87% | 56,479 |
| Chrome Polisher | 6.48% | 229 |
Similar experimental machinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Hand Solderer | 2.57% | 4,707 |
| Jigman | 2.99% | |
| Zinc Plater | 3.20% | 50 |
| Roll Tube Setter | 3.27% | 2,601 |
| Laser Operator | 5.87% | 56,479 |
| Chrome Polisher | 6.48% | 229 |
Foreign languages spoken by experimental machinists
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Experimental machinist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |