Machine shop foreman demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine shop foreman gender statistics
1.8% of machine shop foremen are women and 98.2% of machine shop foremen are men.
- Male, 98.2%
- Female, 1.8%
Machine shop foreman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.2% |
| Female | 1.8% |
Machine shop foreman gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,542
Female income
$38,345
Machine shop foreman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine shop foreman positions over time. Currently, 1.8% of machine shop foremen are female.
Machine shop foreman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
| 2012 | 98.57% | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 98.60% | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2015 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 98.50% | 1.50% |
| 2017 | 98.48% | 1.52% |
| 2018 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
Machine shop foreman related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine shop foremen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Machine shop foreman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine shop foremen is White, which makes up 61.9% of all machine shop foremen. Comparatively, 15.4% of machine shop foremen are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of machine shop foremen are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Machine shop foreman race
| Machine shop foreman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Machine shop foreman race and ethnicity over time
See how machine shop foreman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine shop foreman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.58% | 12.36% | 4.36% | 12.78% |
| 2011 | 68.75% | 12.26% | 4.31% | 12.85% |
| 2012 | 68.04% | 12.26% | 4.29% | 13.37% |
| 2013 | 69.38% | 11.37% | 4.49% | 12.96% |
| 2014 | 67.75% | 11.77% | 4.71% | 13.65% |
| 2015 | 67.79% | 11.97% | 4.42% | 13.92% |
| 2016 | 66.83% | 11.98% | 4.54% | 14.63% |
| 2017 | 66.26% | 12.57% | 5.06% | 13.84% |
| 2018 | 67.54% | 11.70% | 4.64% | 14.18% |
| 2019 | 65.85% | 12.24% | 4.89% | 14.94% |
| 2020 | 64.75% | 11.84% | 5.04% | 14.12% |
| 2021 | 61.90% | 12.84% | 5.05% | 15.36% |
Machine shop foreman wage gap by race
According to our data, white machine shop foremen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american machine shop foremen have the lowest average salary at $41,365.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,624 |
| White | $45,237 |
| Black or African American | $41,365 |
| Asian | $45,139 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,471 |
Average machine shop foreman age
See how the average age of machine shop foremen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machine shop foreman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Machine shop foreman age breakdown
The average age of machine shop foremen is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the machine shop foreman population.
Machine shop foreman age breakdown
| Machine Shop Foreman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Machine shop foreman educational attainment
The most common degree for machine shop foremen is bachelor's degree, with 32% of machine shop foremen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Machine shop foremen by degree level
| Machine shop foreman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Machine shop foreman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machine shop foremen with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,508 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, machine shop foremen earn a median annual income of $46,331 compared to $41,209 for machine shop foremen with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,508 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,324 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,331 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,209 |
Machine shop foreman employment statistics
Most machine shop foremen work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where machine shop foremen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine shop foremen work.
Machine shop foreman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Machine shop foreman jobs by company type
Employees with the machine shop foreman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most machine shop foremen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Machine shop foreman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 1% |
Machine shop foreman jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine shop foremen are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Machine shop foreman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Machine shop foreman turnover and employment statistics
Machine shop foreman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine shop foremen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine shop foreman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine shop foreman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average machine shop foreman tenure
The average machine shop foreman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 366 machine shop foremen resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine shop foreman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Machine shop foreman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine shop foremen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Lead Inspector | 3.84% | 17,734 |
| Meat Department Associate | 4.18% | 52,410 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 5.63% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
Similar machine shop foreman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Lead Inspector | 3.84% | 17,734 |
| Meat Department Associate | 4.18% | 52,410 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine shop foremen
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Machine shop foreman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |
