Marine machinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine machinist gender statistics
3.2% of marine machinists are women and 96.8% of marine machinists are men.
- Male, 96.8%
- Female, 3.2%
Marine machinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.8% |
| Female | 3.2% |
Marine machinist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,819
Female income
$37,034
Marine machinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine machinist positions over time. Currently, 3.2% of marine machinists are female.
Marine machinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
| 2011 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2013 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2014 | 97.19% | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2017 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2018 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2019 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
Marine machinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine machinists 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% |
| Marine Machinist | 97% | 3% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Marine machinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine machinists is White, which makes up 70.9% of all marine machinists. Comparatively, 14.6% of marine machinists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of marine machinists are Asian.
- White, 70.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Marine machinist race
| Marine machinist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Marine machinist race and ethnicity over time
See how marine machinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine machinist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.19% | 5.34% | 4.76% | 13.02% |
| 2011 | 73.50% | 5.95% | 4.58% | 13.77% |
| 2012 | 74.87% | 5.65% | 4.72% | 13.28% |
| 2013 | 74.13% | 6.03% | 5.20% | 12.84% |
| 2014 | 75.67% | 4.85% | 4.19% | 13.90% |
| 2015 | 74.44% | 5.17% | 5.14% | 13.28% |
| 2016 | 74.32% | 4.91% | 5.13% | 14.05% |
| 2017 | 74.19% | 4.95% | 4.75% | 14.33% |
| 2018 | 74.99% | 4.68% | 5.04% | 13.58% |
| 2019 | 74.58% | 4.51% | 5.11% | 14.00% |
| 2020 | 71.35% | 5.70% | 5.04% | 13.55% |
| 2021 | 70.93% | 3.94% | 6.30% | 14.58% |
Marine machinist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian marine machinists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino marine machinists have the lowest average salary at $39,256.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,960 |
| White | $41,832 |
| Black or African American | $39,356 |
| Asian | $42,807 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,256 |
Average marine machinist age
See how the average age of marine machinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Marine machinist 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 |
Marine machinist age breakdown
The average age of marine machinists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the marine machinist population.
Marine machinist age breakdown
| Marine Machinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Marine machinist educational attainment
The most common degree for marine machinists is high school diploma, with 33% of marine machinists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Marine machinists by degree level
| Marine machinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Marine machinist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine machinists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,998 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, marine machinists earn a median annual income of $42,475 compared to $40,865 for marine machinists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,865 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,475 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,998 |
Marine machinist employment statistics
Company size where marine machinists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine machinists work.
Marine machinist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Marine machinist turnover and employment statistics
Marine machinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine machinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine machinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine machinist 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 marine machinist tenure
The average marine machinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 105 marine machinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine machinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Marine machinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine machinists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Apprentice | 2.57% | 14,044 |
| Cider Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Metalizing Machine Operator | 3.20% | 58,107 |
| Marine Machinist | 3.26% | - |
| Forging Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,454 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Grinding Wheel Operator | 6.48% | 30,713 |
Similar marine machinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Apprentice | 2.57% | 14,044 |
| Cider Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Metalizing Machine Operator | 3.20% | 58,107 |
| Forging Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,454 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Grinding Wheel Operator | 6.48% | 30,713 |