Lead miner demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead miner gender statistics
3.9% of lead miners are women and 96.1% of lead miners are men.
- Male, 96.1%
- Female, 3.9%
Lead miner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.1% |
| Female | 3.9% |
Lead miner gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,994
Female income
$44,950
Lead miner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead miner positions over time. Currently, 3.9% of lead miners are female.
Lead miner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2011 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
| 2012 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2013 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2014 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 97.21% | 2.79% |
| 2017 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
| 2018 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2019 | 97.45% | 2.55% |
| 2020 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
Lead miner related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead miners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Lead Miner | 96% | 4% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Lead miner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead miners is White, which makes up 63.2% of all lead miners. Comparatively, 26.3% of lead miners are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of lead miners are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.3%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Lead miner race
| Lead miner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Lead miner race and ethnicity over time
See how lead miner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead miner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.78% | 4.16% | 1.11% | 18.97% |
| 2011 | 72.56% | 5.13% | 1.07% | 18.98% |
| 2012 | 73.21% | 4.49% | 1.27% | 18.81% |
| 2013 | 73.05% | 4.05% | 1.03% | 19.58% |
| 2014 | 71.63% | 4.43% | 1.05% | 20.56% |
| 2015 | 72.00% | 4.42% | 1.21% | 20.12% |
| 2016 | 70.89% | 4.52% | 1.13% | 21.36% |
| 2017 | 69.53% | 4.87% | 0.97% | 22.22% |
| 2018 | 69.35% | 4.03% | 1.19% | 23.36% |
| 2019 | 67.69% | 4.45% | 1.27% | 24.09% |
| 2020 | 66.06% | 4.80% | 1.12% | 23.57% |
| 2021 | 63.19% | 4.43% | 1.35% | 26.26% |
Lead miner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lead miners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead miners have the lowest average salary at $50,822.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,367 |
| White | $60,081 |
| Black or African American | $50,822 |
| Asian | $64,272 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,349 |
Average lead miner age
See how the average age of lead miners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lead miner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Lead miner age breakdown
The average age of lead miners is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the lead miner population.
Lead miner age breakdown
| Lead Miner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Lead miner educational attainment
The most common degree for lead miners is high school diploma, with 46% of lead miners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Lead miners by degree level
| Lead miner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Lead miner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lead miners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,232 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lead miners earn a median annual income of $61,678 compared to $59,041 for lead miners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,232 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,403 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,678 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,041 |
Lead miner employment statistics
Most lead miners work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lead miners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead miners work.
Lead miner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Lead miner jobs by company type
Employees with the lead miner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead miners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lead miner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 4% |
Lead miner jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead miners are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Lead miner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Lead miner turnover and employment statistics
Lead miner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead miners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead miner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead miner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average lead miner tenure
The average lead miner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 240 lead miners resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead miner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Lead miner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead miners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Lead Miner | 2.35% | - |
| Roustabout | 2.60% | 2,055 |
| Painter Helper | 5.83% | 17,183 |
| Field Inspector | 8.69% | 60,866 |
Similar lead miner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Roustabout | 2.60% | 2,055 |
| Painter Helper | 5.83% | 17,183 |
| Field Inspector | 8.69% | 60,866 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead miners
The most common foreign language among lead miners is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Dakota, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
Lead miner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Dakota | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |