Foundry molder demographics and statistics in the US
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Foundry molder gender statistics
4.5% of foundry molders are women and 95.5% of foundry molders are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Foundry molder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Foundry molder gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,506
Female income
$41,015
Foundry molder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in foundry molder positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of foundry molders are female.
Foundry molder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2011 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2012 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2013 | 95.73% | 4.27% |
| 2014 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2015 | 95.50% | 4.50% |
| 2016 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2017 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2018 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2019 | 95.13% | 4.87% |
| 2020 | 95.47% | 4.53% |
| 2021 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
Foundry molder related jobs gender ratio
We compared foundry molders 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% |
| Foundry Molder | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Foundry molder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among foundry molders is White, which makes up 59.7% of all foundry molders. Comparatively, 18.4% of foundry molders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of foundry molders are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Foundry molder race
| Foundry molder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Foundry molder race and ethnicity over time
See how foundry molder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Foundry molder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.00% | 9.88% | 1.91% | 13.17% |
| 2011 | 72.09% | 11.16% | 1.91% | 12.44% |
| 2012 | 63.63% | 10.94% | 5.62% | 17.78% |
| 2013 | 65.21% | 11.64% | 5.40% | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 64.05% | 11.48% | 5.68% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 63.86% | 11.01% | 5.55% | 17.39% |
| 2016 | 64.18% | 11.05% | 5.98% | 16.77% |
| 2017 | 63.45% | 10.13% | 6.43% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 64.20% | 10.84% | 6.52% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 64.65% | 11.63% | 5.65% | 16.24% |
| 2020 | 61.80% | 10.80% | 5.95% | 17.65% |
| 2021 | 59.71% | 10.61% | 6.69% | 18.37% |
Foundry molder wage gap by race
According to our data, white foundry molders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american foundry molders have the lowest average salary at $46,531.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,720 |
| White | $52,702 |
| Black or African American | $46,531 |
| Asian | $48,449 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,361 |
Average foundry molder age
See how the average age of foundry molders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Foundry molder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Foundry molder age breakdown
The average age of foundry molders is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the foundry molder population.
Foundry molder age breakdown
| Foundry Molder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Foundry molder educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 75%
- Diploma, 25%
Foundry molders by degree level
| Foundry molder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 75% |
| Diploma | 25% |
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Foundry molder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, foundry molders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,630 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, foundry molders earn a median annual income of $48,774 compared to $48,442 for foundry molders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,442 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,774 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,630 |
Foundry molder turnover and employment statistics
Foundry molder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for foundry molders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Foundry molder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Foundry molder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.60% |
| 2011 | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average foundry molder tenure
The average foundry molder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 foundry molders resumes in Zippia's database.
Foundry molder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Foundry molder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of foundry molders 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 Helper | 2.57% | 21,605 |
| Tool Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 20,030 |
| Foundry Molder | 3.20% | - |
| Machinist Apprentice | 3.26% | 21,288 |
| First Leveler | 3.27% | 2,925 |
| Broaching Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,168 |
| Track Grinder | 6.48% | 1,333 |
Similar foundry molder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Helper | 2.57% | 21,605 |
| Tool Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 20,030 |
| Machinist Apprentice | 3.26% | 21,288 |
| First Leveler | 3.27% | 2,925 |
| Broaching Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,168 |
| Track Grinder | 6.48% | 1,333 |