Machine grinder demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine grinder gender statistics
11.5% of machine grinders are women and 88.5% of machine grinders are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Machine grinder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Machine grinder gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,800
Female income
$31,099
Machine grinder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine grinder positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of machine grinders are female.
Machine grinder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2011 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2012 | 85.10% | 14.90% |
| 2013 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2014 | 84.96% | 15.04% |
| 2015 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2016 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
| 2017 | 86.49% | 13.51% |
| 2018 | 89.28% | 10.72% |
| 2019 | 88.26% | 11.74% |
| 2020 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2021 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
Machine grinder related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine grinders 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% |
| Machine Grinder | 88% | 12% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Machine grinder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine grinders is White, which makes up 69.5% of all machine grinders. Comparatively, 14.8% of machine grinders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of machine grinders are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Machine grinder race
| Machine grinder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Machine grinder race and ethnicity over time
See how machine grinder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine grinder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.23% | 8.13% | 2.11% | 17.32% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 7.98% | 2.61% | 17.06% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 66.48% | 8.81% | 3.26% | 19.16% |
| 2019 | 73.24% | 7.05% | 2.35% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 67.31% | 6.25% | 4.81% | 17.31% |
| 2021 | 69.48% | 7.22% | 2.68% | 14.85% |
Machine grinder wage gap by race
According to our data, white machine grinders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino machine grinders have the lowest average salary at $31,460.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,750 |
| White | $32,267 |
| Black or African American | $31,469 |
| Asian | $32,064 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,460 |
Machine grinder age breakdown
The average age of machine grinders is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the machine grinder population.
Machine grinder age breakdown
| Machine Grinder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Machine grinder educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Machine grinders by degree level
| Machine grinder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Machine grinder employment statistics
Company size where machine grinders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine grinders work.
Machine grinder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Machine grinder jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine grinders are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Machine grinder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Machine grinder turnover and employment statistics
Machine grinder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine grinders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine grinder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine grinder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.93% |
| 2011 | 11.51% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.57% |
Average machine grinder tenure
The average machine grinder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 114 machine grinders resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine grinder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Machine grinder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine grinders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanic, Welder, Truck Driver | 2.57% | 97,738 |
| Die Trouble Shooter | 2.99% | 1,165 |
| Oxidized Finish Plater | 3.20% | 302 |
| Automotive Machinist Apprentice | 3.26% | 47,875 |
| Extrusion Mechanic | 3.27% | 34,151 |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
| Machine Grinder | 6.48% | - |
Similar machine grinder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanic, Welder, Truck Driver | 2.57% | 97,738 |
| Die Trouble Shooter | 2.99% | 1,165 |
| Oxidized Finish Plater | 3.20% | 302 |
| Automotive Machinist Apprentice | 3.26% | 47,875 |
| Extrusion Mechanic | 3.27% | 34,151 |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine grinders
The most common foreign language among machine grinders is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Vietnamese, 33.3%
Machine grinder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Vietnamese | 33.3% |