Ironworker-machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Ironworker-machine operator demographics by:
Ironworker-machine operator gender statistics
3.0% of ironworker-machine operators are women and 97.0% of ironworker-machine operators are men.
- Male, 97.0%
- Female, 3.0%
Ironworker-machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.0% |
| Female | 3.0% |
Ironworker-machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,499
Female income
$28,900
Ironworker-machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ironworker-machine operator positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of ironworker-machine operators are female.
Ironworker-machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2011 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2012 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2013 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
| 2014 | 97.24% | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2016 | 97.50% | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 97.03% | 2.97% |
| 2021 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
Ironworker-machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared ironworker-machine 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% |
| Ironworker-Machine Operator | 97% | 3% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Ironworker-machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ironworker-machine operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all ironworker-machine operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of ironworker-machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of ironworker-machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Ironworker-machine operator race
| Ironworker-machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Ironworker-machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how ironworker-machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ironworker-machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 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 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Ironworker-machine operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,321 |
| White | $31,471 |
| Black or African American | $30,948 |
| Asian | $30,067 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,734 |
Average ironworker-machine operator age
See how the average age of ironworker-machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Ironworker-machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Ironworker-machine operator age breakdown
The average age of ironworker-machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the ironworker-machine operator population.
Ironworker-machine operator age breakdown
| Ironworker-Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Ironworker-machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for ironworker-machine operators is high school diploma, with 40% of ironworker-machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 40% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 40%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Ironworker-machine operators by degree level
| Ironworker-machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 40% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Ironworker-machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Ironworker-machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ironworker-machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ironworker-machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ironworker-machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average ironworker-machine operator tenure
The average ironworker-machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 ironworker-machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Ironworker-machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Ironworker-machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ironworker-machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brazing Furnace Operator | 2.57% | 25,821 |
| Ironworker-Machine Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Casting Associate | 3.20% | 77 |
| Rocket Motor Mechanic | 3.26% | 34,139 |
| Mangle Roll Operator | 3.27% | 26,286 |
| Vertical Lathe Operator | 5.87% | 29,497 |
| Finish Grinder | 6.48% | 893 |
Similar ironworker-machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brazing Furnace Operator | 2.57% | 25,821 |
| Casting Associate | 3.20% | 77 |
| Rocket Motor Mechanic | 3.26% | 34,139 |
| Mangle Roll Operator | 3.27% | 26,286 |
| Vertical Lathe Operator | 5.87% | 29,497 |
| Finish Grinder | 6.48% | 893 |
Foreign languages spoken by ironworker-machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Ironworker-machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |