Machining associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Machining associate gender statistics
12.5% of machining associates are women and 87.5% of machining associates are men.
- Male, 87.5%
- Female, 12.5%
Machining associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.5% |
| Female | 12.5% |
Machining associate gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,919
Female income
$33,516
Machining associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machining associate positions over time. Currently, 12.5% of machining associates are female.
Machining associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.88% | 10.12% |
| 2011 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2012 | 89.45% | 10.55% |
| 2013 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
| 2014 | 88.88% | 11.12% |
| 2015 | 89.97% | 10.03% |
| 2016 | 89.91% | 10.09% |
| 2017 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2018 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2019 | 88.74% | 11.26% |
| 2020 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
Machining associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared machining associates 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% |
| Machining Associate | 88% | 13% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Machining associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machining associates is White, which makes up 72.9% of all machining associates. Comparatively, 10.6% of machining associates are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of machining associates are Asian.
- White, 72.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Machining associate race
| Machining associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Machining associate race and ethnicity over time
See how machining associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machining associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.20% | 6.41% | 5.59% | 9.04% |
| 2011 | 75.51% | 7.03% | 5.42% | 9.79% |
| 2012 | 76.87% | 6.73% | 5.56% | 9.30% |
| 2013 | 76.14% | 7.10% | 6.04% | 8.86% |
| 2014 | 77.68% | 5.93% | 5.02% | 9.92% |
| 2015 | 76.45% | 6.24% | 5.97% | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 76.33% | 5.99% | 5.96% | 10.07% |
| 2017 | 76.20% | 6.02% | 5.59% | 10.35% |
| 2018 | 77.00% | 5.75% | 5.88% | 9.60% |
| 2019 | 76.59% | 5.59% | 5.94% | 10.01% |
| 2020 | 73.36% | 6.78% | 5.88% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 72.94% | 5.02% | 7.13% | 10.60% |
Machining associate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian machining associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino machining associates have the lowest average salary at $37,215.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,168 |
| White | $41,717 |
| Black or African American | $37,386 |
| Asian | $43,481 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,215 |
Average machining associate age
See how the average age of machining associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machining associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Machining associate age breakdown
The average age of machining associates is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the machining associate population.
Machining associate age breakdown
| Machining Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Machining associate educational attainment
The most common degree for machining associates is bachelor's degree, with 44% of machining associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Machining associates by degree level
| Machining associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Machining associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machining associates with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,830 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, machining associates earn a median annual income of $42,876 compared to $40,001 for machining associates with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,001 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,876 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,830 |
Machining associate employment statistics
Company size where machining associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machining associates work.
Machining associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Machining associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for machining associates are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Machining associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Machining associate turnover and employment statistics
Machining associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machining associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machining associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machining associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 6.29% |
| 2012 | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average machining associate tenure
The average machining associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 152 machining associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Machining associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Machining associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machining associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Welder | 2.57% | 7,539 |
| Tool Technician | 2.99% | 78,258 |
| Vacuum Applicator Operator | 3.20% | 32,900 |
| Machining Associate | 3.26% | - |
| Wire Mill Rover | 3.27% | 1,031 |
| Shot Peening Operator | 5.87% | 26,906 |
| Lawn Mower Sharpener | 6.48% | 6,298 |
Similar machining associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Welder | 2.57% | 7,539 |
| Tool Technician | 2.99% | 78,258 |
| Vacuum Applicator Operator | 3.20% | 32,900 |
| Wire Mill Rover | 3.27% | 1,031 |
| Shot Peening Operator | 5.87% | 26,906 |
| Lawn Mower Sharpener | 6.48% | 6,298 |
Foreign languages spoken by machining associates
The most common foreign language among machining associates is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 20.0% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- Cantonese, 20.0%
Machining associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| Cantonese | 20.0% |