Gear cutter demographics and statistics in the US
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Gear cutter gender statistics
3.9% of gear cutters are women and 96.1% of gear cutters are men.
- Male, 96.1%
- Female, 3.9%
Gear cutter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.1% |
| Female | 3.9% |
Gear cutter gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,845
Female income
$38,667
Gear cutter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gear cutter positions over time. Currently, 3.9% of gear cutters are female.
Gear cutter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2011 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2012 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2013 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2014 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
| 2016 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2017 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2018 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2019 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2020 | 96.13% | 3.87% |
| 2021 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
Gear cutter related jobs gender ratio
We compared gear cutters 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% |
| Gear Cutter | 96% | 4% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Gear cutter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gear cutters is White, which makes up 77.7% of all gear cutters. Comparatively, 11.8% of gear cutters are Hispanic or Latino and 3.7% of gear cutters are Black or African American.
- White, 77.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Asian, 3.7%
- Unknown, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Gear cutter race
| Gear cutter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Gear cutter race and ethnicity over time
See how gear cutter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gear cutter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.68% | 6.79% | 1.85% | 9.88% |
| 2011 | 77.01% | 5.17% | 3.45% | 9.77% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 78.85% | 3.15% | 3.15% | 13.14% |
| 2019 | 85.06% | 2.46% | 2.46% | 7.87% |
| 2020 | 74.83% | 2.80% | 3.50% | 9.79% |
| 2021 | 77.69% | 3.73% | 3.73% | 11.81% |
Gear cutter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gear cutters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown gear cutters have the lowest average salary at $39,007.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,007 |
| White | $43,509 |
| Black or African American | $45,073 |
| Asian | $45,403 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,568 |
Gear cutter age breakdown
The average age of gear cutters is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the gear cutter population.
Gear cutter age breakdown
| Gear Cutter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Gear cutter educational attainment
The most common degree for gear cutters is high school diploma, with 60% of gear cutters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 10% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Diploma, 10%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Gear cutters by degree level
| Gear cutter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Gear cutter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,693 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,843 |
Gear cutter employment statistics
Company size where gear cutters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gear cutters work.
Gear cutter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Gear cutter jobs by industry
The most common industries for gear cutters are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Gear cutter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Gear cutter turnover and employment statistics
Gear cutter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gear cutters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gear cutter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gear cutter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.53% |
| 2011 | 17.02% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.41% |
| 2019 | 4.12% |
| 2020 | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average gear cutter tenure
The average gear cutter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 gear cutters resumes in Zippia's database.
Gear cutter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Gear cutter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gear cutters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weld Lay Out Worker | 2.57% | 25,905 |
| Saw Filer | 3.20% | 587 |
| Precision Grinder | 3.26% | 792 |
| Dropper | 3.27% | 40 |
| Gear Cutter | 5.83% | - |
| Miscellaneous Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,610 |
| Sand Polisher | 6.48% | 300 |
Similar gear cutter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Weld Lay Out Worker | 2.57% | 25,905 |
| Saw Filer | 3.20% | 587 |
| Precision Grinder | 3.26% | 792 |
| Dropper | 3.27% | 40 |
| Miscellaneous Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,610 |
| Sand Polisher | 6.48% | 300 |
Foreign languages spoken by gear cutters
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Croatian, 33.3%
Gear cutter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Croatian | 33.3% |