Machinist helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Machinist helper gender statistics
3.6% of machinist helpers are women and 96.4% of machinist helpers are men.
- Male, 96.4%
- Female, 3.6%
Machinist helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.4% |
| Female | 3.6% |
Machinist helper gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,051
Female income
$32,349
Machinist helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machinist helper positions over time. Currently, 3.6% of machinist helpers are female.
Machinist helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2011 | 96.38% | 3.62% |
| 2012 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2013 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2014 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2017 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2018 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2019 | 96.76% | 3.24% |
| 2020 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
Machinist helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared machinist helpers 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% |
| Machinist Helper | 96% | 4% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Machinist helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machinist helpers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all machinist helpers. Comparatively, 15.1% of machinist helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of machinist helpers are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Machinist helper race
| Machinist helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Machinist helper race and ethnicity over time
See how machinist helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machinist helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.46% | 5.44% | 4.84% | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 72.77% | 6.05% | 4.66% | 14.31% |
| 2012 | 74.14% | 5.75% | 4.80% | 13.82% |
| 2013 | 73.41% | 6.13% | 5.28% | 13.38% |
| 2014 | 74.95% | 4.95% | 4.26% | 14.44% |
| 2015 | 73.72% | 5.27% | 5.22% | 13.82% |
| 2016 | 73.60% | 5.01% | 5.20% | 14.59% |
| 2017 | 73.47% | 5.05% | 4.83% | 14.87% |
| 2018 | 74.26% | 4.78% | 5.12% | 14.12% |
| 2019 | 73.85% | 4.61% | 5.18% | 14.54% |
| 2020 | 70.62% | 5.81% | 5.12% | 14.09% |
| 2021 | 70.21% | 4.04% | 6.38% | 15.12% |
Machinist helper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian machinist helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino machinist helpers have the lowest average salary at $34,517.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,190 |
| White | $37,048 |
| Black or African American | $34,615 |
| Asian | $38,011 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,517 |
Average machinist helper age
See how the average age of machinist helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Machinist helper 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 |
Machinist helper age breakdown
The average age of machinist helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the machinist helper population.
Machinist helper age breakdown
| Machinist Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Machinist helper educational attainment
The most common degree for machinist helpers is high school diploma, with 51% of machinist helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Machinist helpers by degree level
| Machinist helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Machinist helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machinist helpers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,200 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, machinist helpers earn a median annual income of $37,683 compared to $36,096 for machinist helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,096 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,683 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,200 |
Machinist helper employment statistics
Most machinist helpers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where machinist helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machinist helpers work.
Machinist helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Machinist helper jobs by company type
Employees with the machinist helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most machinist helpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Machinist helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 3% |
Machinist helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for machinist helpers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Machinist helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Machinist helper turnover and employment statistics
Machinist helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machinist helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machinist helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machinist helper 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 machinist helper tenure
The average machinist helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 500 machinist helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Machinist helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Machinist helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machinist helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Second Class Welder | 2.57% | 35,166 |
| Electronic Die Maker | 2.99% | 10,411 |
| Lead Ingot Molder | 3.20% | 1,999 |
| Machinist Helper | 3.26% | - |
| Hot Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,015 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Hob Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar machinist helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Second Class Welder | 2.57% | 35,166 |
| Electronic Die Maker | 2.99% | 10,411 |
| Lead Ingot Molder | 3.20% | 1,999 |
| Hot Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,015 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Hob Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Foreign languages spoken by machinist helpers
The most common foreign language among machinist helpers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 30.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 30.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Dutch, 10.0%
Machinist helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 30.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Dutch | 10.0% |
