Final assembly worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Final assembly worker gender statistics
15.0% of final assembly workers are women and 85.0% of final assembly workers are men.
- Male, 85.0%
- Female, 15.0%
Final assembly worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.0% |
| Female | 15.0% |
Final assembly worker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,569
Female income
$28,924
Final assembly worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in final assembly worker positions over time. Currently, 15.0% of final assembly workers are female.
Final assembly worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2011 | 83.08% | 16.92% |
| 2012 | 82.90% | 17.10% |
| 2013 | 83.91% | 16.09% |
| 2014 | 84.50% | 15.50% |
| 2015 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
| 2016 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2017 | 84.64% | 15.36% |
| 2018 | 84.41% | 15.59% |
| 2019 | 84.55% | 15.45% |
| 2020 | 85.06% | 14.94% |
| 2021 | 85.00% | 15.00% |
Final assembly worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared final assembly workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Final Assembly Worker | 85% | 15% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Final assembly worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among final assembly workers is White, which makes up 62.0% of all final assembly workers. Comparatively, 13.8% of final assembly workers are Black or African American and 11.7% of final assembly workers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.0%
- Black or African American, 13.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Final assembly worker race
| Final assembly worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Final assembly worker race and ethnicity over time
See how final assembly worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Final assembly worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.42% | 12.25% | 5.80% | 10.07% |
| 2011 | 68.00% | 13.98% | 5.48% | 10.03% |
| 2012 | 67.60% | 14.09% | 5.30% | 10.26% |
| 2013 | 68.36% | 13.26% | 5.65% | 10.22% |
| 2014 | 68.46% | 13.41% | 5.53% | 9.99% |
| 2015 | 67.16% | 14.12% | 5.54% | 10.31% |
| 2016 | 66.46% | 13.81% | 5.89% | 11.06% |
| 2017 | 66.23% | 14.62% | 5.82% | 10.66% |
| 2018 | 65.20% | 14.51% | 6.23% | 10.89% |
| 2019 | 66.07% | 14.67% | 6.38% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 64.96% | 13.09% | 6.43% | 10.58% |
| 2021 | 62.01% | 13.77% | 7.63% | 11.71% |
Final assembly worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white final assembly workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino final assembly workers have the lowest average salary at $29,832.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,961 |
| White | $31,087 |
| Black or African American | $30,093 |
| Asian | $30,894 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,832 |
Average final assembly worker age
See how the average age of final assembly workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Final assembly worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Final assembly worker age breakdown
The average age of final assembly workers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the final assembly worker population.
Final assembly worker age breakdown
| Final Assembly Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Final assembly worker educational attainment
The most common degree for final assembly workers is high school diploma, with 58% of final assembly workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Final assembly workers by degree level
| Final assembly worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Final assembly worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, final assembly workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,213 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, final assembly workers earn a median annual income of $30,515 compared to $30,230 for final assembly workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,230 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,515 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,213 |
Final assembly worker employment statistics
Most final assembly workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where final assembly workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where final assembly workers work.
Final assembly worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Final assembly worker jobs by company type
Employees with the final assembly worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most final assembly workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Final assembly worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 7% |
Final assembly worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for final assembly workers are manufacturing, automotive and transportation.
Final assembly worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Automotive | 17% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Final assembly worker turnover and employment statistics
Final assembly worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for final assembly workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Final assembly worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Final assembly worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average final assembly worker tenure
The average final assembly worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 final assembly workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Final assembly worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Final assembly worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of final assembly workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Wire Puller | 3.08% | 475 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Final Assembly Worker | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar final assembly worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Wire Puller | 3.08% | 475 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by final assembly workers
- Arabic, 50.0%
- Somali, 50.0%
Final assembly worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| Somali | 50.0% |