Furnace tender demographics and statistics in the US
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Furnace tender gender statistics
6.5% of furnace tenders are women and 93.5% of furnace tenders are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Furnace tender gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Furnace tender gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,380
Female income
$39,953
Furnace tender gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in furnace tender positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of furnace tenders are female.
Furnace tender gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2011 | 96.73% | 3.27% |
| 2012 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2013 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2014 | 98.71% | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2016 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2017 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2018 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2019 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2020 | 97.40% | 2.60% |
| 2021 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
Furnace tender related jobs gender ratio
We compared furnace tenders 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% |
| Furnace Tender | 94% | 6% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Furnace tender demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among furnace tenders is White, which makes up 67.8% of all furnace tenders. Comparatively, 13.5% of furnace tenders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of furnace tenders are Black or African American.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Furnace tender race
| Furnace tender race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Furnace tender race and ethnicity over time
See how furnace tender racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Furnace tender race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.48% | 12.96% | 2.20% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 72.55% | 14.15% | 2.24% | 9.48% |
| 2012 | 80.90% | 6.45% | 1.52% | 7.42% |
| 2013 | 79.28% | 11.20% | 1.10% | 6.05% |
| 2014 | 75.96% | 9.26% | 2.43% | 10.76% |
| 2015 | 73.34% | 14.05% | 1.86% | 7.15% |
| 2016 | 77.56% | 10.07% | 1.88% | 7.24% |
| 2017 | 73.75% | 12.00% | 2.53% | 9.31% |
| 2018 | 72.01% | 10.03% | 3.37% | 12.85% |
| 2019 | 73.49% | 8.75% | 1.09% | 14.04% |
| 2020 | 79.93% | 7.33% | 2.13% | 7.15% |
| 2021 | 67.79% | 9.43% | 3.58% | 13.49% |
Furnace tender wage gap by race
According to our data, asian furnace tenders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown furnace tenders have the lowest average salary at $42,921.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,921 |
| White | $47,365 |
| Black or African American | $45,987 |
| Asian | $53,300 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,189 |
Furnace tender age breakdown
The average age of furnace tenders is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the furnace tender population.
Furnace tender age breakdown
| Furnace Tender Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Furnace tender educational attainment
The most common degree for furnace tenders is high school diploma, with 79% of furnace tenders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 5%.
- High School Diploma, 79%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 5%
Furnace tenders by degree level
| Furnace tender degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 79% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Furnace tender employment statistics
Company size where furnace tenders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where furnace tenders work.
Furnace tender jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Furnace tender jobs by industry
The most common industries for furnace tenders are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Furnace tender industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 46% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Furnace tender turnover and employment statistics
Furnace tender unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for furnace tenders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Furnace tender unemployment rate by year
| Year | Furnace tender unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 7.95% |
Average furnace tender tenure
The average furnace tender stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62 furnace tenders resumes in Zippia's database.
Furnace tender tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Furnace tender LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of furnace tenders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe Welder | 2.57% | 7,738 |
| Steel Molder | 3.20% | 630 |
| Machinist/Machine Builder | 3.26% | 41,962 |
| Stretch Machine Operator | 3.27% | 54,041 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Edge Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
| Furnace Tender | 7.00% | - |
Similar furnace tender jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe Welder | 2.57% | 7,738 |
| Steel Molder | 3.20% | 630 |
| Machinist/Machine Builder | 3.26% | 41,962 |
| Stretch Machine Operator | 3.27% | 54,041 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Edge Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |