Jewelry maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Jewelry maker gender statistics
76.8% of jewelry makers are women and 23.2% of jewelry makers are men.
- Female, 76.8%
- Male, 23.2%
Jewelry maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.8% |
| Male | 23.2% |
Jewelry maker gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,421
Female income
$61,217
Jewelry maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in jewelry maker positions over time. Currently, 76.8% of jewelry makers are female.
Jewelry maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.80% | 64.20% |
| 2011 | 27.89% | 72.11% |
| 2012 | 37.16% | 62.84% |
| 2013 | 33.52% | 66.48% |
| 2014 | 36.22% | 63.78% |
| 2015 | 33.38% | 66.62% |
| 2016 | 26.21% | 73.79% |
| 2017 | 26.57% | 73.43% |
| 2018 | 28.13% | 71.87% |
| 2019 | 26.32% | 73.68% |
| 2020 | 28.85% | 71.15% |
| 2021 | 23.21% | 76.79% |
Jewelry maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared jewelry makers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Jewelry Maker | 23% | 77% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Jewelry maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among jewelry makers is White, which makes up 64.3% of all jewelry makers. Comparatively, 13.1% of jewelry makers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of jewelry makers are Asian.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.0%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
Jewelry maker race
| Jewelry maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
Jewelry maker race and ethnicity over time
See how jewelry maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Jewelry maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.68% | 3.38% | 7.20% | 13.75% |
| 2011 | 61.92% | 5.10% | 11.51% | 12.13% |
| 2012 | 63.04% | 3.12% | 12.97% | 14.81% |
| 2013 | 60.16% | 4.79% | 9.83% | 16.58% |
| 2014 | 62.16% | 2.61% | 9.69% | 17.07% |
| 2015 | 62.65% | 2.74% | 11.70% | 14.57% |
| 2016 | 61.49% | 3.98% | 8.58% | 13.92% |
| 2017 | 65.90% | 3.26% | 7.57% | 13.73% |
| 2018 | 64.45% | 3.92% | 9.04% | 11.84% |
| 2019 | 69.56% | 2.46% | 9.97% | 11.76% |
| 2020 | 61.07% | 6.37% | 9.80% | 11.97% |
| 2021 | 64.32% | 2.16% | 11.99% | 13.13% |
Jewelry maker wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american jewelry makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino jewelry makers have the lowest average salary at $64,313.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,474 |
| White | $68,421 |
| Black or African American | $90,091 |
| Asian | $83,783 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,313 |
Average jewelry maker age
See how the average age of jewelry makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Jewelry maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 41 |
| Asian | 51 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 39 |
Jewelry maker age breakdown
The average age of jewelry makers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the jewelry maker population.
Jewelry maker age breakdown
| Jewelry Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Jewelry maker educational attainment
The most common degree for jewelry makers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of jewelry makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Jewelry makers by degree level
| Jewelry maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Jewelry maker employment statistics
Company size where jewelry makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where jewelry makers work.
Jewelry maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Jewelry maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for jewelry makers are professional, retail and technology.
Jewelry maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Media | 10% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
Jewelry maker turnover and employment statistics
Jewelry maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for jewelry makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jewelry maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Jewelry maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 3.80% |
| 2015 | 4.19% |
| 2016 | 3.32% |
| 2017 | 3.58% |
| 2018 | 1.90% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 6.86% |
Average jewelry maker tenure
The average jewelry maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 255 jewelry makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Jewelry maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Jewelry maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of jewelry makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compensator | 4.47% | 112 |
| Packaging Operator | 4.75% | 85,698 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Nitroglycerin Separator Operator | 8.41% | 25,611 |
| Cannery Worker | 8.89% | 22,611 |
| Jewelry Maker | 10.10% | - |
| Photograph Developer | 15.21% | 69,000 |
Similar jewelry maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Compensator | 4.47% | 112 |
| Packaging Operator | 4.75% | 85,698 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Nitroglycerin Separator Operator | 8.41% | 25,611 |
| Cannery Worker | 8.89% | 22,611 |
| Photograph Developer | 15.21% | 69,000 |
Foreign languages spoken by jewelry makers
The most common foreign language among jewelry makers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Armenian, 8.3%
- Other, 16.8%
Jewelry maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Armenian | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.8% |