Lead refiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead refiner gender statistics
68.0% of lead refiners are women and 32.0% of lead refiners are men.
- Female, 68.0%
- Male, 32.0%
Lead refiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.0% |
| Male | 32.0% |
Lead refiner gender pay gap
Women earn 75¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,900
Female income
$34,588
Lead refiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead refiner positions over time. Currently, 68.0% of lead refiners are female.
Lead refiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.66% | 45.34% |
| 2011 | 49.01% | 50.99% |
| 2012 | 42.59% | 57.41% |
| 2013 | 49.29% | 50.71% |
| 2014 | 71.22% | 28.78% |
| 2015 | 36.96% | 63.04% |
| 2016 | 38.11% | 61.89% |
| 2017 | 41.46% | 58.54% |
| 2018 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2019 | 43.16% | 56.84% |
| 2020 | 54.92% | 45.08% |
| 2021 | 32.00% | 68.00% |
Lead refiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead refiners 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 Refiner | 32% | 68% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Lead refiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead refiners is White, which makes up 67.6% of all lead refiners. Comparatively, 14.2% of lead refiners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of lead refiners are Black or African American.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Lead refiner race
| Lead refiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Lead refiner race and ethnicity over time
See how lead refiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead refiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.27% | 13.45% | 1.45% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 72.35% | 14.65% | 1.49% | 10.16% |
| 2012 | 80.69% | 6.95% | 0.77% | 8.11% |
| 2013 | 79.08% | 11.70% | 0.35% | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 75.76% | 9.76% | 1.68% | 11.45% |
| 2015 | 73.13% | 14.55% | 1.12% | 7.84% |
| 2016 | 77.36% | 10.57% | 1.13% | 7.92% |
| 2017 | 73.55% | 12.50% | 1.79% | 10.00% |
| 2018 | 71.81% | 10.53% | 2.63% | 13.53% |
| 2019 | 73.29% | 9.25% | 0.34% | 14.73% |
| 2020 | 79.72% | 7.83% | 1.38% | 7.83% |
| 2021 | 67.59% | 9.93% | 2.84% | 14.18% |
Lead refiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lead refiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown lead refiners have the lowest average salary at $38,454.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,454 |
| White | $44,484 |
| Black or African American | $42,584 |
| Asian | $52,967 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,803 |
Lead refiner age breakdown
The average age of lead refiners is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the lead refiner population.
Lead refiner age breakdown
| Lead Refiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Lead refiner educational attainment
The most common degree for lead refiners is bachelor's degree, with 47% of lead refiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Lead refiners by degree level
| Lead refiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Lead refiner turnover and employment statistics
Lead refiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead refiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead refiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead refiner 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 refiner tenure
The average lead refiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 lead refiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead refiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Lead refiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead refiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Helium Arc Welder | 2.57% | 7,054 |
| No Bake Molder | 3.20% | 341 |
| Metal Machinist | 3.26% | 11,655 |
| Stretch Machine Operator | 3.27% | 54,041 |
| Winding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,170 |
| Lawn Mower Sharpener | 6.48% | 6,298 |
| Lead Refiner | 7.00% | - |
Similar lead refiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Helium Arc Welder | 2.57% | 7,054 |
| No Bake Molder | 3.20% | 341 |
| Metal Machinist | 3.26% | 11,655 |
| Stretch Machine Operator | 3.27% | 54,041 |
| Winding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,170 |
| Lawn Mower Sharpener | 6.48% | 6,298 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead refiners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lead refiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |