Gear grinder demographics and statistics in the US
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Gear grinder gender statistics
4.9% of gear grinders are women and 95.1% of gear grinders are men.
- Male, 95.1%
- Female, 4.9%
Gear grinder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.1% |
| Female | 4.9% |
Gear grinder gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,370
Female income
$34,830
Gear grinder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gear grinder positions over time. Currently, 4.9% of gear grinders are female.
Gear grinder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 95.52% | 4.48% |
| 2012 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| 2013 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 2014 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2015 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2016 | 94.07% | 5.93% |
| 2017 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2018 | 95.49% | 4.51% |
| 2019 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2020 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
| 2021 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
Gear grinder related jobs gender ratio
We compared gear grinders 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 Grinder | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Gear grinder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gear grinders is White, which makes up 69.5% of all gear grinders. Comparatively, 14.8% of gear grinders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of gear grinders are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Gear grinder race
| Gear grinder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Gear grinder race and ethnicity over time
See how gear grinder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gear grinder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.23% | 8.13% | 2.11% | 17.32% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 7.98% | 2.61% | 17.06% |
| 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 | 66.48% | 8.81% | 3.26% | 19.16% |
| 2019 | 73.24% | 7.05% | 2.35% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 67.31% | 6.25% | 4.81% | 17.31% |
| 2021 | 69.48% | 7.22% | 2.68% | 14.85% |
Gear grinder wage gap by race
According to our data, white gear grinders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gear grinders have the lowest average salary at $35,617.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,258 |
| White | $37,414 |
| Black or African American | $35,637 |
| Asian | $36,956 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,617 |
Gear grinder age breakdown
The average age of gear grinders is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the gear grinder population.
Gear grinder age breakdown
| Gear Grinder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Gear grinder educational attainment
The most common degree for gear grinders is high school diploma, with 39% of gear grinders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 39% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 39%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Gear grinders by degree level
| Gear grinder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Gear grinder employment statistics
Company size where gear grinders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gear grinders work.
Gear grinder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Gear grinder jobs by industry
The most common industries for gear grinders are manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Gear grinder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Gear grinder turnover and employment statistics
Gear grinder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gear grinders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gear grinder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gear grinder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.93% |
| 2011 | 11.51% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.57% |
Average gear grinder tenure
The average gear grinder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 gear grinders resumes in Zippia's database.
Gear grinder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Gear grinder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gear grinders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Welder | 2.57% | 78,332 |
| Awning Maker | 2.99% | 6,981 |
| Molder Apprentice | 3.20% | 6,117 |
| Printing Press Machinist | 3.26% | 13,151 |
| Metal Drawer | 3.27% | 2,647 |
| Lathe Machine Operator | 5.87% | 60,505 |
| Gear Grinder | 6.48% | - |
Similar gear grinder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Welder | 2.57% | 78,332 |
| Awning Maker | 2.99% | 6,981 |
| Molder Apprentice | 3.20% | 6,117 |
| Printing Press Machinist | 3.26% | 13,151 |
| Metal Drawer | 3.27% | 2,647 |
| Lathe Machine Operator | 5.87% | 60,505 |
Foreign languages spoken by gear grinders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Gear grinder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |