Forging machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Forging machine operator gender statistics
4.7% of forging machine operators are women and 95.3% of forging machine operators are men.
- Male, 95.3%
- Female, 4.7%
Forging machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.3% |
| Female | 4.7% |
Forging machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,628
Female income
$37,172
Forging machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forging machine operator positions over time. Currently, 4.7% of forging machine operators are female.
Forging machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2011 | 98.60% | 1.40% |
| 2012 | 99.16% | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 98.49% | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 99.10% | 0.90% |
| 2015 | 99.06% | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 99.45% | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2018 | 96.24% | 3.76% |
| 2019 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2020 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2021 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
Forging machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared forging machine operators 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% |
| Forging Machine Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Forging machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forging machine operators is White, which makes up 72.3% of all forging machine operators. Comparatively, 12.1% of forging machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of forging machine operators 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%
Forging machine operator race
| Forging machine operator 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% |
Forging machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how forging machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forging machine operator 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% |
Forging machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian forging machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino forging machine operators have the lowest average salary at $38,878.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,863 |
| White | $40,461 |
| Black or African American | $42,736 |
| Asian | $43,384 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,878 |
Average forging machine operator age
See how the average age of forging machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forging machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Forging machine operator age breakdown
The average age of forging machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the forging machine operator population.
Forging machine operator age breakdown
| Forging Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Forging machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for forging machine operators is high school diploma, with 55% of forging machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 9%
Forging machine operators by degree level
| Forging machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 9% |
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Forging machine operator employment statistics
Company size where forging machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forging machine operators work.
Forging machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Forging machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Forging machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forging machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forging machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forging machine operator 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 forging machine operator tenure
The average forging machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 forging machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Forging machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Forging machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forging machine operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Welder | 2.57% | 9,585 |
| Gauge Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 12,737 |
| Oxidation Operator | 3.20% | 29,915 |
| Laboratory Machinist | 3.26% | 47,839 |
| Forging Machine Operator | 3.27% | - |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Watch Parts Grinder | 6.48% | 23,648 |
Similar forging machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Welder | 2.57% | 9,585 |
| Gauge Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 12,737 |
| Oxidation Operator | 3.20% | 29,915 |
| Laboratory Machinist | 3.26% | 47,839 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Watch Parts Grinder | 6.48% | 23,648 |