Gel-coater demographics and statistics in the US
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Gel-coater gender statistics
2.6% of gel-coaters are women and 97.4% of gel-coaters are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Gel-coater gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Gel-coater gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,275
Female income
$29,297
Gel-coater gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gel-coater positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of gel-coaters are female.
Gel-coater gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.09% | 2.91% |
| 2011 | 97.03% | 2.97% |
| 2012 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| 2013 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2014 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2015 | 97.33% | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 97.24% | 2.76% |
| 2017 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2018 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2019 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2020 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
Gel-coater related jobs gender ratio
We compared gel-coaters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Gel-Coater | 97% | 3% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Gel-coater demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gel-coaters is White, which makes up 61.2% of all gel-coaters. Comparatively, 13.6% of gel-coaters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of gel-coaters are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Gel-coater race
| Gel-coater race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Gel-coater race and ethnicity over time
See how gel-coater racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gel-coater race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.66% | 9.53% | 7.37% | 11.94% |
| 2011 | 67.23% | 11.25% | 7.05% | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 66.83% | 11.37% | 6.87% | 12.13% |
| 2013 | 67.59% | 10.53% | 7.22% | 12.08% |
| 2014 | 67.69% | 10.68% | 7.11% | 11.85% |
| 2015 | 66.39% | 11.39% | 7.12% | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 65.69% | 11.09% | 7.47% | 12.92% |
| 2017 | 65.47% | 11.90% | 7.39% | 12.52% |
| 2018 | 64.43% | 11.79% | 7.80% | 12.76% |
| 2019 | 65.30% | 11.95% | 7.95% | 11.84% |
| 2020 | 64.19% | 10.36% | 8.01% | 12.44% |
| 2021 | 61.24% | 11.04% | 9.21% | 13.58% |
Gel-coater wage gap by race
According to our data, white gel-coaters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gel-coaters have the lowest average salary at $30,387.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,748 |
| White | $31,901 |
| Black or African American | $30,701 |
| Asian | $31,668 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,387 |
Average gel-coater age
See how the average age of gel-coaters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Gel-coater age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Gel-coater age breakdown
The average age of gel-coaters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the gel-coater population.
Gel-coater age breakdown
| Gel-Coater Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Gel-coater educational attainment
The most common degree for gel-coaters is high school diploma, with 45% of gel-coaters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 21%
- Bachelor's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Gel-coaters by degree level
| Gel-coater degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Gel-coater wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gel-coaters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,055 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gel-coaters earn a median annual income of $31,209 compared to $30,866 for gel-coaters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,866 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,209 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,055 |
Gel-coater employment statistics
Company size where gel-coaters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gel-coaters work.
Gel-coater jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Gel-coater jobs by industry
The most common industries for gel-coaters are manufacturing, transportation and energy.
Gel-coater industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Gel-coater turnover and employment statistics
Gel-coater unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gel-coaters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gel-coater unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gel-coater unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average gel-coater tenure
The average gel-coater stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 116 gel-coaters resumes in Zippia's database.
Gel-coater tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Gel-coater LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gel-coaters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Hardware Assembler | 3.08% | 20,803 |
| Structural Steel Fitter | 3.66% | 6,153 |
| Gel-Coater | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar gel-coater jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Hardware Assembler | 3.08% | 20,803 |
| Structural Steel Fitter | 3.66% | 6,153 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |