Laboratory machinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Laboratory machinist gender statistics
3.4% of laboratory machinists are women and 96.6% of laboratory machinists are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Laboratory machinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Laboratory machinist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,818
Female income
$37,210
Laboratory machinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laboratory machinist positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of laboratory machinists are female.
Laboratory machinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2011 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2012 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2016 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2017 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2018 | 96.94% | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2021 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
Laboratory machinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared laboratory machinists 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% |
| Laboratory Machinist | 97% | 3% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Laboratory machinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laboratory machinists is White, which makes up 77.3% of all laboratory machinists. Comparatively, 9.9% of laboratory machinists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of laboratory machinists are Asian.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Laboratory machinist race
| Laboratory machinist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Laboratory machinist race and ethnicity over time
See how laboratory machinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laboratory machinist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.51% | 4.46% | 4.07% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 79.82% | 5.07% | 3.90% | 9.06% |
| 2012 | 81.19% | 4.77% | 4.04% | 8.57% |
| 2013 | 80.45% | 5.15% | 4.52% | 8.13% |
| 2014 | 82.00% | 3.97% | 3.50% | 9.19% |
| 2015 | 80.77% | 4.29% | 4.45% | 8.57% |
| 2016 | 80.65% | 4.03% | 4.44% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 80.51% | 4.07% | 4.07% | 9.62% |
| 2018 | 81.31% | 3.80% | 4.36% | 8.87% |
| 2019 | 80.90% | 3.63% | 4.42% | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 77.67% | 4.83% | 4.36% | 8.84% |
| 2021 | 77.26% | 3.06% | 5.61% | 9.87% |
Laboratory machinist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,953 |
| White | $41,781 |
| Black or African American | $39,425 |
| Asian | $42,707 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,330 |
Average laboratory machinist age
See how the average age of laboratory machinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Laboratory machinist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Laboratory machinist age breakdown
The average age of laboratory machinists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the laboratory machinist population.
Laboratory machinist age breakdown
| Laboratory Machinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Laboratory machinist educational attainment
The most common degree for laboratory machinists is bachelor's degree, with 56% of laboratory machinists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 11% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Laboratory machinists by degree level
| Laboratory machinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Laboratory machinist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,862 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,392 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,888 |
Laboratory machinist employment statistics
Most laboratory machinists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where laboratory machinists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laboratory machinists work.
Laboratory machinist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Laboratory machinist jobs by company type
Employees with the laboratory machinist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laboratory machinists prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Laboratory machinist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 53% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 21% |
Laboratory machinist jobs by industry
The most common industries for laboratory machinists are education, construction and professional.
Laboratory machinist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
Laboratory machinist turnover and employment statistics
Laboratory machinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laboratory machinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laboratory machinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laboratory machinist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 6.29% |
| 2012 | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average laboratory machinist tenure
The average laboratory machinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 laboratory machinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Laboratory machinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Laboratory machinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laboratory machinists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Welder | 2.57% | 8,274 |
| Toolsmith | 2.99% | 47 |
| Paperback Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,605 |
| Laboratory Machinist | 3.26% | - |
| Wire Drawing Setter | 3.27% | 2,091 |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Balance Screwhead Polisher | 6.48% | 235 |
Similar laboratory machinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Welder | 2.57% | 8,274 |
| Toolsmith | 2.99% | 47 |
| Paperback Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,605 |
| Wire Drawing Setter | 3.27% | 2,091 |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Balance Screwhead Polisher | 6.48% | 235 |
Foreign languages spoken by laboratory machinists
The most common foreign language among laboratory machinists is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Laboratory machinist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |