Grinding wheel operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Grinding wheel operator gender statistics
20.7% of grinding wheel operators are women and 79.3% of grinding wheel operators are men.
- Male, 79.3%
- Female, 20.7%
Grinding wheel operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.3% |
| Female | 20.7% |
Grinding wheel operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,786
Female income
$37,122
Grinding wheel operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grinding wheel operator positions over time. Currently, 20.7% of grinding wheel operators are female.
Grinding wheel operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.85% | 21.15% |
| 2011 | 80.72% | 19.28% |
| 2012 | 74.02% | 25.98% |
| 2013 | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 2014 | 73.81% | 26.19% |
| 2015 | 78.33% | 21.67% |
| 2016 | 75.67% | 24.33% |
| 2017 | 76.16% | 23.84% |
| 2018 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
| 2019 | 78.96% | 21.04% |
| 2020 | 77.53% | 22.47% |
| 2021 | 79.27% | 20.73% |
Grinding wheel operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared grinding wheel operators 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% |
| Grinding Wheel Operator | 79% | 21% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Grinding wheel operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grinding wheel operators is White, which makes up 69.5% of all grinding wheel operators. Comparatively, 14.8% of grinding wheel operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of grinding wheel operators 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%
Grinding wheel operator race
| Grinding wheel operator 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% |
Grinding wheel operator race and ethnicity over time
See how grinding wheel operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grinding wheel operator 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% |
Grinding wheel operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white grinding wheel operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino grinding wheel operators have the lowest average salary at $37,973.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,665 |
| White | $39,915 |
| Black or African American | $37,994 |
| Asian | $39,421 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,973 |
Grinding wheel operator age breakdown
The average age of grinding wheel operators is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the grinding wheel operator population.
Grinding wheel operator age breakdown
| Grinding Wheel Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Grinding wheel operator educational attainment
The most common degree for grinding wheel operators is high school diploma, with 46% of grinding wheel operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Grinding wheel operators by degree level
| Grinding wheel operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Grinding wheel operator employment statistics
Most grinding wheel operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where grinding wheel operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grinding wheel operators work.
Grinding wheel operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Grinding wheel operator jobs by company type
Employees with the grinding wheel operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most grinding wheel operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Grinding wheel operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 8% |
Grinding wheel operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for grinding wheel operators are manufacturing, finance and government.
Grinding wheel operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Government | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Education | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Grinding wheel operator turnover and employment statistics
Grinding wheel operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grinding wheel operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grinding wheel operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grinding wheel operator 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 grinding wheel operator tenure
The average grinding wheel operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 203 grinding wheel operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Grinding wheel operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Grinding wheel operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grinding wheel operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe Welder | 2.57% | 7,738 |
| Mold Maker | 2.99% | 13,896 |
| Burner Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,772 |
| Internal Grinder Set-Up Operator | 3.26% | 35,796 |
| Draw Operator | 3.27% | 30,147 |
| Broaching Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,168 |
| Grinding Wheel Operator | 6.48% | - |
Similar grinding wheel operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe Welder | 2.57% | 7,738 |
| Mold Maker | 2.99% | 13,896 |
| Burner Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,772 |
| Internal Grinder Set-Up Operator | 3.26% | 35,796 |
| Draw Operator | 3.27% | 30,147 |
| Broaching Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,168 |
Foreign languages spoken by grinding wheel operators
The most common foreign language among grinding wheel operators is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 20.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Polish, 20.0%
- Tagalog, 20.0%
Grinding wheel operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Polish | 20.0% |
| Tagalog | 20.0% |