Finishing manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Finishing manager gender statistics
10.1% of finishing managers are women and 89.9% of finishing managers are men.
- Male, 89.9%
- Female, 10.1%
Finishing manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.9% |
| Female | 10.1% |
Finishing manager gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,529
Female income
$68,858
Finishing manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in finishing manager positions over time. Currently, 10.1% of finishing managers are female.
Finishing manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 2011 | 91.61% | 8.39% |
| 2012 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2013 | 92.10% | 7.90% |
| 2014 | 91.85% | 8.15% |
| 2015 | 91.35% | 8.65% |
| 2016 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2017 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2018 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
| 2019 | 91.31% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2021 | 89.94% | 10.06% |
Finishing manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared finishing managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Finishing Manager | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Finishing manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among finishing managers is White, which makes up 62.8% of all finishing managers. Comparatively, 13.9% of finishing managers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of finishing managers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Finishing manager race
| Finishing manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Finishing manager race and ethnicity over time
See how finishing manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Finishing manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.44% | 13.12% | 4.18% | 11.36% |
| 2011 | 69.62% | 13.02% | 4.13% | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 68.90% | 13.03% | 4.11% | 11.95% |
| 2013 | 70.25% | 12.13% | 4.31% | 11.54% |
| 2014 | 68.61% | 12.53% | 4.54% | 12.23% |
| 2015 | 68.66% | 12.73% | 4.24% | 12.50% |
| 2016 | 67.69% | 12.74% | 4.37% | 13.22% |
| 2017 | 67.12% | 13.33% | 4.88% | 12.43% |
| 2018 | 68.41% | 12.46% | 4.46% | 12.77% |
| 2019 | 66.72% | 13.00% | 4.71% | 13.52% |
| 2020 | 65.62% | 12.61% | 4.86% | 12.70% |
| 2021 | 62.76% | 13.60% | 4.87% | 13.94% |
Finishing manager wage gap by race
According to our data, white finishing managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american finishing managers have the lowest average salary at $76,714.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,062 |
| White | $87,144 |
| Black or African American | $76,714 |
| Asian | $86,874 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,337 |
Average finishing manager age
See how the average age of finishing managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Finishing manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Finishing manager age breakdown
The average age of finishing managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the finishing manager population.
Finishing manager age breakdown
| Finishing Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Finishing manager educational attainment
The most common degree for finishing managers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of finishing managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Finishing managers by degree level
| Finishing manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Finishing manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, finishing managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $110,701 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, finishing managers earn a median annual income of $90,162 compared to $76,302 for finishing managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,701 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,261 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,162 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,302 |
Finishing manager employment statistics
Most finishing managers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where finishing managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where finishing managers work.
Finishing manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Finishing manager jobs by company type
Employees with the finishing manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most finishing managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Finishing manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 70% |
Finishing manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for finishing managers are manufacturing, retail and construction.
Finishing manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Finishing manager turnover and employment statistics
Finishing manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for finishing managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Finishing manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Finishing manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average finishing manager tenure
The average finishing manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 606 finishing managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Finishing manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Finishing manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of finishing managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Senior Inspector | 3.84% | 16,842 |
| Butcher | 4.18% | 6,871 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Finishing Manager | 5.63% | - |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar finishing manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Senior Inspector | 3.84% | 16,842 |
| Butcher | 4.18% | 6,871 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by finishing managers
- Spanish, 88.9%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
Finishing manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
