Machine gunner demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine gunner gender statistics
3.2% of machine gunners are women and 96.8% of machine gunners are men.
- Male, 96.8%
- Female, 3.2%
Machine gunner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.8% |
| Female | 3.2% |
Machine gunner gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,919
Female income
$49,349
Machine gunner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine gunner positions over time. Currently, 3.2% of machine gunners are female.
Machine gunner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2011 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2012 | 96.57% | 3.43% |
| 2013 | 97.22% | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2015 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2016 | 96.63% | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2018 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2019 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2020 | 98.26% | 1.74% |
| 2021 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
Machine gunner related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Gunner | 97% | 3% |
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Machine gunner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine gunners is White, which makes up 53.6% of all machine gunners. Comparatively, 19.7% of machine gunners are Hispanic or Latino and 14.0% of machine gunners are Black or African American.
- White, 53.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 14.0%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Machine gunner race
| Machine gunner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Machine gunner race and ethnicity over time
See how machine gunner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine gunner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.19% | 12.03% | 4.15% | 15.09% |
| 2011 | 66.88% | 12.92% | 4.41% | 13.08% |
| 2012 | 62.61% | 12.86% | 3.89% | 16.00% |
| 2013 | 62.81% | 12.14% | 4.88% | 15.86% |
| 2014 | 63.52% | 11.36% | 4.62% | 16.06% |
| 2015 | 59.06% | 14.69% | 4.61% | 16.29% |
| 2016 | 61.76% | 14.23% | 4.32% | 15.45% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 10.94% | 4.30% | 19.21% |
| 2018 | 58.45% | 12.92% | 4.61% | 18.84% |
| 2019 | 60.19% | 12.99% | 4.70% | 17.33% |
| 2020 | 56.92% | 13.46% | 4.76% | 20.26% |
| 2021 | 53.63% | 14.02% | 6.34% | 19.72% |
Machine gunner wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,025 |
| White | $52,910 |
| Black or African American | $52,894 |
| Asian | $47,708 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,350 |
Average machine gunner age
See how the average age of machine gunners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Machine gunner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Machine gunner age breakdown
The average age of machine gunners is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the machine gunner population.
Machine gunner age breakdown
| Machine Gunner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Machine gunner educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Machine gunners by degree level
| Machine gunner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Machine gunner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,363 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,383 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,525 |
Machine gunner employment statistics
Most machine gunners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where machine gunners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine gunners work.
Machine gunner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Machine gunner jobs by company type
Employees with the machine gunner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most machine gunners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Machine gunner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 26% |
Machine gunner jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine gunners are government, manufacturing and professional.
Machine gunner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Machine gunner turnover and employment statistics
Machine gunner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine gunners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine gunner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine gunner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average machine gunner tenure
The average machine gunner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,193 machine gunners resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine gunner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 42% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Foreign languages spoken by machine gunners
The most common foreign language among machine gunners is Spanish at 58.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dari at 6.9% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 58.6%
- Dari, 6.9%
- Arabic, 6.9%
- Thai, 6.9%
- Filipino, 3.4%
- Other, 17.3%
Machine gunner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.6% |
| Dari | 6.9% |
| Arabic | 6.9% |
| Thai | 6.9% |
| Filipino | 3.4% |
| Other | 17.3% |