Finish grinder demographics and statistics in the US
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Finish grinder gender statistics
2.9% of finish grinders are women and 97.1% of finish grinders are men.
- Male, 97.1%
- Female, 2.9%
Finish grinder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.1% |
| Female | 2.9% |
Finish grinder gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,219
Female income
$31,499
Finish grinder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in finish grinder positions over time. Currently, 2.9% of finish grinders are female.
Finish grinder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2011 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2012 | 96.20% | 3.80% |
| 2013 | 96.39% | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2015 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2016 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2017 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2018 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2019 | 97.09% | 2.91% |
| 2020 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 2021 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
Finish grinder related jobs gender ratio
We compared finish grinders 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% |
| Finish Grinder | 97% | 3% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Finish grinder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among finish grinders is White, which makes up 69.5% of all finish grinders. Comparatively, 14.8% of finish grinders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of finish grinders are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Finish grinder race
| Finish grinder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Finish grinder race and ethnicity over time
See how finish grinder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Finish grinder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.23% | 8.13% | 2.11% | 17.32% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 7.98% | 2.61% | 17.06% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 66.48% | 8.81% | 3.26% | 19.16% |
| 2019 | 73.24% | 7.05% | 2.35% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 67.31% | 6.25% | 4.81% | 17.31% |
| 2021 | 69.48% | 7.22% | 2.68% | 14.85% |
Finish grinder wage gap by race
According to our data, white finish grinders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino finish grinders have the lowest average salary at $31,869.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,167 |
| White | $32,698 |
| Black or African American | $31,878 |
| Asian | $32,489 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,869 |
Finish grinder age breakdown
The average age of finish grinders is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the finish grinder population.
Finish grinder age breakdown
| Finish Grinder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Finish grinder educational attainment
The most common degree for finish grinders is high school diploma, with 58% of finish grinders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Finish grinders by degree level
| Finish grinder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Finish grinder employment statistics
Most finish grinders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where finish grinders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where finish grinders work.
Finish grinder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Finish grinder jobs by company type
Employees with the finish grinder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most finish grinders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Finish grinder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 3% |
Finish grinder jobs by industry
The most common industries for finish grinders are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Finish grinder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Finish grinder turnover and employment statistics
Finish grinder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for finish grinders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Finish grinder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Finish grinder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.93% |
| 2011 | 11.51% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.57% |
Average finish grinder tenure
The average finish grinder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 314 finish grinders resumes in Zippia's database.
Finish grinder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Finish grinder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of finish grinders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Apprentice | 2.57% | 14,044 |
| Awning Maker | 2.99% | 6,981 |
| Mold Setter | 3.20% | 3,007 |
| Prototype Machinist | 3.26% | 9,249 |
| Rolling Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,617 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Finish Grinder | 6.48% | - |
Similar finish grinder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Apprentice | 2.57% | 14,044 |
| Awning Maker | 2.99% | 6,981 |
| Mold Setter | 3.20% | 3,007 |
| Prototype Machinist | 3.26% | 9,249 |
| Rolling Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,617 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
Foreign languages spoken by finish grinders
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Polish, 20.0%
Finish grinder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Polish | 20.0% |
