Foundry worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Foundry worker gender statistics
7.9% of foundry workers are women and 92.1% of foundry workers are men.
- Male, 92.1%
- Female, 7.9%
Foundry worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.1% |
| Female | 7.9% |
Foundry worker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,798
Female income
$28,200
Foundry worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in foundry worker positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of foundry workers are female.
Foundry worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2011 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2012 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2013 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2014 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2016 | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 2017 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 2019 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 2020 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2021 | 92.13% | 7.87% |
Foundry worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared foundry workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Foundry Worker | 92% | 8% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Foundry worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among foundry workers is White, which makes up 66.5% of all foundry workers. Comparatively, 14.2% of foundry workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of foundry workers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Foundry worker race
| Foundry worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Foundry worker race and ethnicity over time
See how foundry worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Foundry worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.92% | 9.71% | 4.11% | 13.92% |
| 2011 | 67.59% | 11.41% | 5.59% | 11.93% |
| 2012 | 70.98% | 8.87% | 4.99% | 11.03% |
| 2013 | 69.47% | 7.86% | 5.30% | 14.56% |
| 2014 | 69.93% | 9.07% | 6.86% | 11.54% |
| 2015 | 67.48% | 7.54% | 5.96% | 16.09% |
| 2016 | 67.85% | 9.56% | 5.63% | 13.31% |
| 2017 | 68.79% | 11.33% | 5.27% | 11.67% |
| 2018 | 71.48% | 7.88% | 4.30% | 12.98% |
| 2019 | 74.02% | 8.54% | 6.04% | 8.25% |
| 2020 | 72.47% | 6.06% | 3.66% | 9.88% |
| 2021 | 66.50% | 9.01% | 5.70% | 14.23% |
Foundry worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white foundry workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american foundry workers have the lowest average salary at $28,463.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,581 |
| White | $29,268 |
| Black or African American | $28,463 |
| Asian | $28,907 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,779 |
Average foundry worker age
See how the average age of foundry workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Foundry worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 50 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 46 |
Foundry worker age breakdown
The average age of foundry workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the foundry worker population.
Foundry worker age breakdown
| Foundry Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Foundry worker educational attainment
The most common degree for foundry workers is high school diploma, with 56% of foundry workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Foundry workers by degree level
| Foundry worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Foundry worker employment statistics
Most foundry workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where foundry workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where foundry workers work.
Foundry worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Foundry worker jobs by company type
Employees with the foundry worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most foundry workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Foundry worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Foundry worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for foundry workers are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Foundry worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 40% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Foundry worker turnover and employment statistics
Foundry worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for foundry workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Foundry worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Foundry worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% |
| 2011 | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 13.03% |
Average foundry worker tenure
The average foundry worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 966 foundry workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Foundry worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Foundry worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of foundry workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inspector | 4.47% | 17,670 |
| Box Machine Operator | 4.75% | 62,524 |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Acid Operator | 8.41% | 30,020 |
| Foundry Worker | 8.89% | - |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |
Similar foundry worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inspector | 4.47% | 17,670 |
| Box Machine Operator | 4.75% | 62,524 |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Acid Operator | 8.41% | 30,020 |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |
Foreign languages spoken by foundry workers
The most common foreign language among foundry workers is Polish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 42.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Polish, 42.9%
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
Foundry worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 42.9% |
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
