Machine shop worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine shop worker gender statistics
8.9% of machine shop workers are women and 91.1% of machine shop workers are men.
- Male, 91.1%
- Female, 8.9%
Machine shop worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.1% |
| Female | 8.9% |
Machine shop worker gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,468
Female income
$29,991
Machine shop worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine shop worker positions over time. Currently, 8.9% of machine shop workers are female.
Machine shop worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.55% | 9.45% |
| 2011 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2012 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
| 2013 | 90.85% | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2015 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2016 | 91.09% | 8.91% |
| 2017 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2018 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 2019 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2020 | 90.90% | 9.10% |
| 2021 | 91.09% | 8.91% |
Machine shop worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine shop workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Machine Shop Worker | 91% | 9% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Machine shop worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine shop workers is White, which makes up 56.7% of all machine shop workers. Comparatively, 18.8% of machine shop workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of machine shop workers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Machine shop worker race
| Machine shop worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Machine shop worker race and ethnicity over time
See how machine shop worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine shop worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.93% | 12.30% | 7.21% | 17.23% |
| 2011 | 61.59% | 12.44% | 7.15% | 16.35% |
| 2012 | 60.27% | 12.41% | 7.23% | 17.85% |
| 2013 | 61.50% | 11.89% | 7.07% | 17.22% |
| 2014 | 60.75% | 11.87% | 6.99% | 17.78% |
| 2015 | 61.61% | 11.86% | 7.28% | 16.73% |
| 2016 | 60.47% | 11.94% | 7.28% | 17.57% |
| 2017 | 59.50% | 12.58% | 7.40% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 61.01% | 11.56% | 7.57% | 17.28% |
| 2019 | 62.28% | 11.15% | 7.31% | 16.56% |
| 2020 | 59.48% | 11.15% | 8.27% | 16.59% |
| 2021 | 56.66% | 11.05% | 8.29% | 18.84% |
Machine shop worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white machine shop workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american machine shop workers have the lowest average salary at $31,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,903 |
| White | $33,344 |
| Black or African American | $31,756 |
| Asian | $32,223 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,140 |
Average machine shop worker age
See how the average age of machine shop workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Machine shop worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Machine shop worker age breakdown
The average age of machine shop workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the machine shop worker population.
Machine shop worker age breakdown
| Machine Shop Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Machine shop worker educational attainment
The most common degree for machine shop workers is high school diploma, with 41% of machine shop workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Machine shop workers by degree level
| Machine shop worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Machine shop worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machine shop workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,396 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, machine shop workers earn a median annual income of $32,794 compared to $32,363 for machine shop workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,396 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,817 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,794 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,363 |
Machine shop worker employment statistics
Most machine shop workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where machine shop workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine shop workers work.
Machine shop worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Machine shop worker jobs by company type
Employees with the machine shop worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most machine shop workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Machine shop worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 2% |
Machine shop worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine shop workers are manufacturing, professional and education.
Machine shop worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Education | 15% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Machine shop worker turnover and employment statistics
Machine shop worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine shop workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine shop worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine shop worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average machine shop worker tenure
The average machine shop worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 339 machine shop workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine shop worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Machine shop worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine shop workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Color Tester | 4.47% | 7,281 |
| Technical Machine Operator | 4.75% | 161,742 |
| Machine Shop Worker | 4.90% | - |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Machine Binder Stripper | 8.41% | 30,350 |
| Plater Helper | 8.89% | 13,415 |
| Film Process Operator | 15.21% | 48,024 |
Similar machine shop worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Color Tester | 4.47% | 7,281 |
| Technical Machine Operator | 4.75% | 161,742 |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Machine Binder Stripper | 8.41% | 30,350 |
| Plater Helper | 8.89% | 13,415 |
| Film Process Operator | 15.21% | 48,024 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine shop workers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 25.0%
Machine shop worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
