Material assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Material assembler gender statistics
43.7% of material assemblers are women and 56.3% of material assemblers are men.
- Male, 56.3%
- Female, 43.7%
Material assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.3% |
| Female | 43.7% |
Material assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,194
Female income
$31,559
Material assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in material assembler positions over time. Currently, 43.7% of material assemblers are female.
Material assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.38% | 46.62% |
| 2011 | 52.79% | 47.21% |
| 2012 | 52.48% | 47.52% |
| 2013 | 54.31% | 45.69% |
| 2014 | 55.40% | 44.60% |
| 2015 | 55.51% | 44.49% |
| 2016 | 54.74% | 45.26% |
| 2017 | 55.66% | 44.34% |
| 2018 | 55.22% | 44.78% |
| 2019 | 55.49% | 44.51% |
| 2020 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2021 | 56.35% | 43.65% |
Material assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared material assemblers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Material Assembler | 56% | 44% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Material assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among material assemblers is White, which makes up 55.4% of all material assemblers. Comparatively, 17.3% of material assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of material assemblers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 13.8%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Material assembler race
| Material assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Material assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how material assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Material assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.82% | 12.28% | 7.07% | 15.69% |
| 2011 | 61.40% | 14.01% | 6.75% | 15.64% |
| 2012 | 60.99% | 14.12% | 6.57% | 15.88% |
| 2013 | 61.75% | 13.29% | 6.92% | 15.83% |
| 2014 | 61.85% | 13.44% | 6.80% | 15.60% |
| 2015 | 60.55% | 14.15% | 6.81% | 15.93% |
| 2016 | 59.86% | 13.84% | 7.16% | 16.67% |
| 2017 | 59.63% | 14.65% | 7.09% | 16.27% |
| 2018 | 58.59% | 14.54% | 7.50% | 16.51% |
| 2019 | 59.47% | 14.70% | 7.65% | 15.59% |
| 2020 | 58.35% | 13.12% | 7.70% | 16.20% |
| 2021 | 55.40% | 13.80% | 8.91% | 17.33% |
Material assembler wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,582 |
| White | $33,707 |
| Black or African American | $32,722 |
| Asian | $33,516 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,463 |
Average material assembler age
See how the average age of material assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Material assembler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Material assembler age breakdown
The average age of material assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the material assembler population.
Material assembler age breakdown
| Material Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Material assembler educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Material assemblers by degree level
| Material assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Material assembler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,858 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,140 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,833 |
Material assembler employment statistics
Most material assemblers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where material assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where material assemblers work.
Material assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Material assembler jobs by company type
Employees with the material assembler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most material assemblers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Material assembler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 63% |
Material assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for material assemblers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Material assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Material assembler turnover and employment statistics
Material assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for material assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Material assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Material assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average material assembler tenure
The average material assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 material assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Material assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Material assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of material assemblers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Hardware Assembler | 3.08% | 20,803 |
| Ship Propeller Finisher | 3.66% | 8,783 |
| Material Assembler | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar material assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Hardware Assembler | 3.08% | 20,803 |
| Ship Propeller Finisher | 3.66% | 8,783 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |