Forger demographics and statistics in the US
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Forger demographics by:
Forger gender statistics
2.5% of forgers are women and 97.5% of forgers are men.
- Male, 97.5%
- Female, 2.5%
Forger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.5% |
| Female | 2.5% |
Forger gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,615
Female income
$42,083
Forger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forger positions over time. Currently, 2.5% of forgers are female.
Forger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.87% | 1.13% |
| 2011 | 99.26% | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 99.56% | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 99.21% | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 99.53% | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 99.51% | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 99.71% | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 98.61% | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 97.96% | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 97.50% | 2.50% |
Forger related jobs gender ratio
We compared forgers 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% |
| Forger | 98% | 3% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Forger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forgers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all forgers. Comparatively, 12.1% of forgers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of forgers 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%
Forger race
| Forger 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% |
Forger race and ethnicity over time
See how forger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forger 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% |
Forger wage gap by race
According to our data, asian forgers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino forgers have the lowest average salary at $44,194.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,157 |
| White | $46,160 |
| Black or African American | $48,998 |
| Asian | $49,808 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,194 |
Average forger age
See how the average age of forgers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Forger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Forger age breakdown
The average age of forgers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the forger population.
Forger age breakdown
| Forger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Forger educational attainment
The most common degree for forgers is high school diploma, with 42% of forgers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Forgers by degree level
| Forger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Forger employment statistics
Company size where forgers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forgers work.
Forger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Forger jobs by industry
The most common industries for forgers are manufacturing, finance and health care.
Forger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Forger turnover and employment statistics
Forger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forgers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forger 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 forger tenure
The average forger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 forgers resumes in Zippia's database.
Forger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Forger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forgers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tack Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Tool And Die Maker | 2.99% | 18,971 |
| Flask Fitter | 3.20% | 1,832 |
| Machinist Mate | 3.26% | 9,333 |
| Forger | 3.27% | - |
| Shot Peening Operator | 5.87% | 26,906 |
| Watch Parts Grinder | 6.48% | 23,648 |
Similar forger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tack Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Tool And Die Maker | 2.99% | 18,971 |
| Flask Fitter | 3.20% | 1,832 |
| Machinist Mate | 3.26% | 9,333 |
| Shot Peening Operator | 5.87% | 26,906 |
| Watch Parts Grinder | 6.48% | 23,648 |