Lead furnace operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead furnace operator demographics by:
Lead furnace operator gender statistics
3.0% of lead furnace operators are women and 97.0% of lead furnace operators are men.
- Male, 97.0%
- Female, 3.0%
Lead furnace operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.0% |
| Female | 3.0% |
Lead furnace operator gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,010
Female income
$39,613
Lead furnace operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead furnace operator positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of lead furnace operators are female.
Lead furnace operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.79% | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 98.49% | 1.51% |
| 2012 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
| 2014 | 99.41% | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 97.55% | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 97.97% | 2.03% |
| 2018 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 98.81% | 1.19% |
| 2021 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
Lead furnace operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead furnace 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% |
| Lead Furnace Operator | 97% | 3% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Lead furnace operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead furnace operators is White, which makes up 60.9% of all lead furnace operators. Comparatively, 19.1% of lead furnace operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of lead furnace operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Lead furnace operator race
| Lead furnace operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Lead furnace operator race and ethnicity over time
See how lead furnace operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead furnace operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.55% | 14.44% | 2.11% | 13.96% |
| 2011 | 65.63% | 15.63% | 2.15% | 15.04% |
| 2012 | 73.97% | 7.93% | 1.43% | 12.98% |
| 2013 | 72.36% | 12.68% | 1.01% | 11.61% |
| 2014 | 69.04% | 10.75% | 2.34% | 16.32% |
| 2015 | 66.41% | 15.53% | 1.78% | 12.71% |
| 2016 | 70.64% | 11.55% | 1.79% | 12.80% |
| 2017 | 66.83% | 13.48% | 2.44% | 14.87% |
| 2018 | 65.09% | 11.51% | 3.29% | 18.41% |
| 2019 | 66.57% | 10.23% | 1.00% | 19.60% |
| 2020 | 73.00% | 8.82% | 2.04% | 12.71% |
| 2021 | 60.87% | 10.91% | 3.49% | 19.05% |
Lead furnace operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lead furnace operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown lead furnace operators have the lowest average salary at $42,235.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,235 |
| White | $46,127 |
| Black or African American | $44,924 |
| Asian | $51,265 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,169 |
Lead furnace operator age breakdown
The average age of lead furnace operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the lead furnace operator population.
Lead furnace operator age breakdown
| Lead Furnace Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Lead furnace operator educational attainment
The most common degree for lead furnace operators is high school diploma, with 60% of lead furnace operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Lead furnace operators by degree level
| Lead furnace operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Lead furnace operator employment statistics
Company size where lead furnace operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead furnace operators work.
Lead furnace operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Lead furnace operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead furnace operators are manufacturing, construction and transportation.
Lead furnace operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Lead furnace operator turnover and employment statistics
Lead furnace operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead furnace operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead furnace operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead furnace operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 7.95% |
Average lead furnace operator tenure
The average lead furnace operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 lead furnace operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead furnace operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Lead furnace operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead furnace 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve Tube Welder | 2.57% | 7,193 |
| Flanging Roll Operator | 3.20% | 26,252 |
| Machinist-Set-Up | 3.26% | 16,993 |
| Cold Reduction Roller | 3.27% | 832 |
| Winding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,170 |
| Profile Grinder Technician | 6.48% | 5,971 |
| Lead Furnace Operator | 7.00% | - |
Similar lead furnace operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve Tube Welder | 2.57% | 7,193 |
| Flanging Roll Operator | 3.20% | 26,252 |
| Machinist-Set-Up | 3.26% | 16,993 |
| Cold Reduction Roller | 3.27% | 832 |
| Winding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,170 |
| Profile Grinder Technician | 6.48% | 5,971 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead furnace operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lead furnace operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |