Master craftsman demographics and statistics in the US
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Master craftsman gender statistics
3.5% of master craftsmen are women and 96.5% of master craftsmen are men.
- Male, 96.5%
- Female, 3.5%
Master craftsman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.5% |
| Female | 3.5% |
Master craftsman gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,138
Female income
$42,725
Master craftsman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in master craftsman positions over time. Currently, 3.5% of master craftsmen are female.
Master craftsman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.70% | 1.30% |
| 2011 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2012 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2013 | 96.94% | 3.06% |
| 2014 | 97.93% | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2016 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2018 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
| 2021 | 96.50% | 3.50% |
Master craftsman related jobs gender ratio
We compared master craftsmen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Master Craftsman | 97% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Master craftsman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among master craftsmen is White, which makes up 65.6% of all master craftsmen. Comparatively, 15.5% of master craftsmen are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of master craftsmen are Black or African American.
- White, 65.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Master craftsman race
| Master craftsman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Master craftsman race and ethnicity over time
See how master craftsman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Master craftsman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.99% | 11.43% | 3.40% | 19.35% |
| 2011 | 69.50% | 10.00% | 3.40% | 15.11% |
| 2012 | 71.42% | 8.66% | 4.01% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 72.51% | 8.73% | 3.37% | 12.95% |
| 2014 | 71.56% | 8.23% | 3.65% | 13.69% |
| 2015 | 71.78% | 8.53% | 2.69% | 13.81% |
| 2016 | 71.64% | 8.90% | 3.51% | 13.28% |
| 2017 | 70.03% | 8.95% | 3.84% | 13.91% |
| 2018 | 71.08% | 9.08% | 3.13% | 13.73% |
| 2019 | 71.09% | 8.76% | 3.35% | 14.38% |
| 2020 | 68.75% | 7.17% | 3.26% | 16.24% |
| 2021 | 65.56% | 9.67% | 3.19% | 15.52% |
Master craftsman wage gap by race
According to our data, white master craftsmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american master craftsmen have the lowest average salary at $45,788.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,025 |
| White | $48,524 |
| Black or African American | $45,788 |
| Asian | $47,444 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,948 |
Average master craftsman age
See how the average age of master craftsmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Master craftsman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Master craftsman age breakdown
The average age of master craftsmen is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the master craftsman population.
Master craftsman age breakdown
| Master Craftsman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Master craftsman educational attainment
The most common degree for master craftsmen is bachelor's degree, with 42% of master craftsmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Master craftsmen by degree level
| Master craftsman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Master craftsman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, master craftsmen with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,481 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, master craftsmen earn a median annual income of $46,956 compared to $44,113 for master craftsmen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,113 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,956 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,481 |
Master craftsman employment statistics
Most master craftsmen work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where master craftsmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where master craftsmen work.
Master craftsman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Master craftsman jobs by company type
Employees with the master craftsman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most master craftsmen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Master craftsman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 9% |
Master craftsman jobs by industry
The most common industries for master craftsmen are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Master craftsman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Master craftsman turnover and employment statistics
Master craftsman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for master craftsmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Master craftsman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Master craftsman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.43% |
| 2011 | 13.16% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average master craftsman tenure
The average master craftsman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 245 master craftsmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Master craftsman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 34% |
Master craftsman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of master craftsmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporative Cooler Installer | 1.73% | 15,110 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Master Craftsman | 3.56% | - |
| Cable Splicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,928 |
| Gas Appliance Adjuster | 3.71% | 9,371 |
| Band Instrument Repairman | 8.86% | 3,464 |
Similar master craftsman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporative Cooler Installer | 1.73% | 15,110 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Cable Splicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,928 |
| Gas Appliance Adjuster | 3.71% | 9,371 |
| Band Instrument Repairman | 8.86% | 3,464 |