Gear machinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Gear machinist gender statistics
2.2% of gear machinists are women and 97.8% of gear machinists are men.
- Male, 97.8%
- Female, 2.2%
Gear machinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.8% |
| Female | 2.2% |
Gear machinist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,588
Female income
$37,745
Gear machinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gear machinist positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of gear machinists are female.
Gear machinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.24% | 1.76% |
| 2011 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2012 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 98.26% | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 98.25% | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 98.17% | 1.83% |
| 2021 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
Gear machinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared gear machinists 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 Machinist | 98% | 2% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Gear machinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gear machinists is White, which makes up 77.3% of all gear machinists. Comparatively, 9.9% of gear machinists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of gear machinists are Asian.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Gear machinist race
| Gear machinist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Gear machinist race and ethnicity over time
See how gear machinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gear machinist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.51% | 4.46% | 4.07% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 79.82% | 5.07% | 3.90% | 9.06% |
| 2012 | 81.19% | 4.77% | 4.04% | 8.57% |
| 2013 | 80.45% | 5.15% | 4.52% | 8.13% |
| 2014 | 82.00% | 3.97% | 3.50% | 9.19% |
| 2015 | 80.77% | 4.29% | 4.45% | 8.57% |
| 2016 | 80.65% | 4.03% | 4.44% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 80.51% | 4.07% | 4.07% | 9.62% |
| 2018 | 81.31% | 3.80% | 4.36% | 8.87% |
| 2019 | 80.90% | 3.63% | 4.42% | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 77.67% | 4.83% | 4.36% | 8.84% |
| 2021 | 77.26% | 3.06% | 5.61% | 9.87% |
Gear machinist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,731 |
| White | $42,616 |
| Black or African American | $40,102 |
| Asian | $43,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,001 |
Average gear machinist age
See how the average age of gear machinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Gear machinist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Gear machinist age breakdown
The average age of gear machinists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the gear machinist population.
Gear machinist age breakdown
| Gear Machinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Gear machinist educational attainment
- Associate, 50%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Gear machinists by degree level
| Gear machinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Gear machinist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,635 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,269 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,800 |
Gear machinist employment statistics
Most gear machinists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where gear machinists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gear machinists work.
Gear machinist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Gear machinist jobs by company type
Employees with the gear machinist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gear machinists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gear machinist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 52% |
Gear machinist jobs by industry
The most common industries for gear machinists are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Gear machinist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Gear machinist turnover and employment statistics
Gear machinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gear machinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gear machinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gear machinist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 6.29% |
| 2012 | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average gear machinist tenure
The average gear machinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 gear machinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Gear machinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Gear machinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gear machinists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Helium Arc Welder | 2.57% | 7,054 |
| Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,600 |
| Casting Associate | 3.20% | 77 |
| Gear Machinist | 3.26% | - |
| Bonderizer Operator | 3.27% | 26,754 |
| Testing Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,565 |
| Knife Blade Polisher | 6.48% | 287 |
Similar gear machinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Helium Arc Welder | 2.57% | 7,054 |
| Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,600 |
| Casting Associate | 3.20% | 77 |
| Bonderizer Operator | 3.27% | 26,754 |
| Testing Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,565 |
| Knife Blade Polisher | 6.48% | 287 |
Foreign languages spoken by gear machinists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Gear machinist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |