Grit blaster demographics and statistics in the US
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Grit blaster gender statistics
17.6% of grit blasters are women and 82.4% of grit blasters are men.
- Male, 82.4%
- Female, 17.6%
Grit blaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.4% |
| Female | 17.6% |
Grit blaster gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,291
Female income
$33,332
Grit blaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grit blaster positions over time. Currently, 17.6% of grit blasters are female.
Grit blaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2012 | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 2013 | 87.02% | 12.98% |
| 2014 | 87.05% | 12.95% |
| 2015 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2016 | 86.07% | 13.93% |
| 2017 | 85.35% | 14.65% |
| 2018 | 83.99% | 16.01% |
| 2019 | 82.88% | 17.12% |
| 2020 | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 2021 | 82.43% | 17.57% |
Grit blaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared grit blasters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Grit Blaster | 82% | 18% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Grit blaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grit blasters is White, which makes up 58.7% of all grit blasters. Comparatively, 24.8% of grit blasters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of grit blasters are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.8%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Grit blaster race
| Grit blaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Grit blaster race and ethnicity over time
See how grit blaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grit blaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.88% | 9.24% | 2.06% | 17.27% |
| 2011 | 68.25% | 10.46% | 2.01% | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 68.08% | 9.90% | 2.14% | 16.30% |
| 2013 | 68.74% | 9.50% | 2.01% | 16.71% |
| 2014 | 67.85% | 9.31% | 2.23% | 17.55% |
| 2015 | 66.19% | 9.00% | 2.24% | 19.58% |
| 2016 | 65.83% | 8.77% | 2.40% | 19.91% |
| 2017 | 65.53% | 8.87% | 2.38% | 20.23% |
| 2018 | 66.30% | 8.29% | 2.46% | 19.66% |
| 2019 | 64.46% | 8.32% | 2.50% | 21.60% |
| 2020 | 62.04% | 9.52% | 2.51% | 20.93% |
| 2021 | 58.67% | 8.70% | 2.59% | 24.81% |
Grit blaster wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown grit blasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american grit blasters have the lowest average salary at $34,152.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,559 |
| White | $37,557 |
| Black or African American | $34,152 |
| Asian | $36,691 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,616 |
Average grit blaster age
See how the average age of grit blasters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Grit blaster age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Grit blaster age breakdown
The average age of grit blasters is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the grit blaster population.
Grit blaster age breakdown
| Grit Blaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Grit blaster educational attainment
The most common degree for grit blasters is high school diploma, with 33% of grit blasters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 27% and diploma degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Grit blasters by degree level
| Grit blaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Grit blaster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grit blasters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,879 annually. With a Associate degree, grit blasters earn a median annual income of $38,418 compared to $36,228 for grit blasters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,228 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,879 |
| No Education | $33,698 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,418 |
Grit blaster employment statistics
Company size where grit blasters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grit blasters work.
Grit blaster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Grit blaster jobs by industry
The most common industries for grit blasters are professional, transportation and technology.
Grit blaster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 24% |
| Transportation | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Education | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Grit blaster turnover and employment statistics
Grit blaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grit blasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grit blaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grit blaster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average grit blaster tenure
The average grit blaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 grit blasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Grit blaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Grit blaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grit blasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Metal Worker | 1.40% | 21,890 |
| Cool Roofing Installer | 1.43% | 16,220 |
| Sheet Rock Sander | 1.75% | 2,029 |
| Grit Blaster | 2.24% | - |
| Interior Communications Electrician | 2.76% | 30,686 |
| Floor Installer | 3.39% | 31,280 |
| Tinker | 4.07% | 960 |
Similar grit blaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Metal Worker | 1.40% | 21,890 |
| Cool Roofing Installer | 1.43% | 16,220 |
| Sheet Rock Sander | 1.75% | 2,029 |
| Interior Communications Electrician | 2.76% | 30,686 |
| Floor Installer | 3.39% | 31,280 |
| Tinker | 4.07% | 960 |