Grid caster demographics and statistics in the US
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Grid caster gender statistics
9.4% of grid casters are women and 90.6% of grid casters are men.
- Male, 90.6%
- Female, 9.4%
Grid caster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.6% |
| Female | 9.4% |
Grid caster gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,018
Female income
$31,160
Grid caster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grid caster positions over time. Currently, 9.4% of grid casters are female.
Grid caster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
| 2011 | 88.50% | 11.50% |
| 2012 | 88.96% | 11.04% |
| 2013 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2014 | 95.66% | 4.34% |
| 2015 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2016 | 92.40% | 7.60% |
| 2017 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2018 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 2019 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2020 | 92.97% | 7.03% |
| 2021 | 90.63% | 9.38% |
Grid caster related jobs gender ratio
We compared grid casters 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% |
| Grid Caster | 91% | 9% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Grid caster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grid casters is White, which makes up 72.3% of all grid casters. Comparatively, 12.1% of grid casters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of grid casters are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Grid caster race
| Grid caster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Grid caster race and ethnicity over time
See how grid caster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grid caster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.58% | 3.60% | 3.60% | 9.35% |
| 2011 | 84.56% | 4.70% | 2.01% | 5.37% |
| 2012 | 80.00% | 9.38% | 0.63% | 7.50% |
| 2013 | 81.59% | 3.60% | 1.80% | 9.00% |
| 2014 | 80.43% | 8.25% | 2.06% | 6.87% |
| 2015 | 78.39% | 9.97% | 2.66% | 5.31% |
| 2016 | 84.56% | 3.36% | 1.34% | 6.71% |
| 2017 | 82.64% | 7.64% | 2.08% | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 75.07% | 8.04% | 2.95% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 76.80% | 9.28% | 1.86% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 73.22% | 10.85% | 2.37% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 9.74% | 2.31% | 12.05% |
Grid caster wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,375 |
| White | $33,872 |
| Black or African American | $35,710 |
| Asian | $36,909 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,427 |
Average grid caster age
See how the average age of grid casters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Grid caster age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Grid caster age breakdown
The average age of grid casters is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the grid caster population.
Grid caster age breakdown
| Grid Caster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Grid caster educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 69%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Grid casters by degree level
| Grid caster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 69% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Grid caster turnover and employment statistics
Grid caster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grid casters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grid caster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grid caster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.81% |
| 2011 | 7.09% |
| 2012 | 9.35% |
| 2013 | 6.99% |
| 2014 | 7.32% |
| 2015 | 5.47% |
| 2016 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average grid caster tenure
The average grid caster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 grid casters resumes in Zippia's database.
Grid caster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Grid caster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grid casters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Die Welder | 2.57% | 8,204 |
| Tool Designer | 2.99% | 51,666 |
| Prototype Special Build | 3.20% | 10,866 |
| Carbide Operator | 3.26% | 30,287 |
| Grid Caster | 3.27% | - |
| Grinding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 61,874 |
| Grinder Set Up Operator | 6.48% | 28,079 |
Similar grid caster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Die Welder | 2.57% | 8,204 |
| Tool Designer | 2.99% | 51,666 |
| Prototype Special Build | 3.20% | 10,866 |
| Carbide Operator | 3.26% | 30,287 |
| Grinding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 61,874 |
| Grinder Set Up Operator | 6.48% | 28,079 |