Master machinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Master machinist gender statistics
3.5% of master machinists are women and 96.5% of master machinists are men.
- Male, 96.5%
- Female, 3.5%
Master machinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.5% |
| Female | 3.5% |
Master machinist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,427
Female income
$38,623
Master machinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in master machinist positions over time. Currently, 3.5% of master machinists are female.
Master machinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.24% | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2013 | 97.03% | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2015 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 97.25% | 2.75% |
| 2017 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2018 | 96.91% | 3.09% |
| 2019 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2020 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2021 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
Master machinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared master 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% |
| Master Machinist | 97% | 3% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Master machinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among master machinists is White, which makes up 70.2% of all master machinists. Comparatively, 15.1% of master machinists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of master machinists 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%
Master machinist race
| Master machinist 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% |
Master machinist race and ethnicity over time
See how master machinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Master machinist 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% | 5.76% | 4.80% | 13.82% |
| 2013 | 73.40% | 6.13% | 5.28% | 13.38% |
| 2014 | 74.95% | 4.95% | 4.26% | 14.44% |
| 2015 | 73.72% | 5.27% | 5.22% | 13.83% |
| 2016 | 73.60% | 5.01% | 5.20% | 14.59% |
| 2017 | 73.46% | 5.05% | 4.83% | 14.87% |
| 2018 | 74.26% | 4.78% | 5.12% | 14.12% |
| 2019 | 73.85% | 4.61% | 5.19% | 14.54% |
| 2020 | 70.62% | 5.81% | 5.12% | 14.10% |
| 2021 | 70.21% | 4.04% | 6.38% | 15.13% |
Master machinist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian master machinists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino master machinists have the lowest average salary at $40,857.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,569 |
| White | $43,444 |
| Black or African American | $40,958 |
| Asian | $44,422 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,857 |
Average master machinist age
See how the average age of master machinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Master 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 |
Master machinist age breakdown
The average age of master machinists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the master machinist population.
Master machinist age breakdown
| Master Machinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Master machinist educational attainment
The most common degree for master machinists is associate degree, with 42% of master machinists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Associate, 42%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Master machinists by degree level
| Master machinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Master machinist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, master machinists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,613 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, master machinists earn a median annual income of $44,088 compared to $42,474 for master machinists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,474 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,088 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,613 |
Master machinist employment statistics
Company size where master machinists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where master machinists work.
Master machinist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Master machinist jobs by industry
The most common industries for master machinists are manufacturing, technology and energy.
Master machinist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Master machinist turnover and employment statistics
Master machinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for master machinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Master machinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Master 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 master machinist tenure
The average master machinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 178 master machinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Master machinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Master machinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of master 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Braze Operator | 2.57% | 29,880 |
| Plaster Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,529 |
| Rivet Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,604 |
| Master Machinist | 3.26% | - |
| Buckshot Swage Operator | 3.27% | 26,104 |
| Mill Control Operator | 5.87% | 57,194 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |
Similar master machinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Braze Operator | 2.57% | 29,880 |
| Plaster Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,529 |
| Rivet Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,604 |
| Buckshot Swage Operator | 3.27% | 26,104 |
| Mill Control Operator | 5.87% | 57,194 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |
