Melter demographics and statistics in the US
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Melter gender statistics
1.9% of melters are women and 98.1% of melters are men.
- Male, 98.1%
- Female, 1.9%
Melter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.1% |
| Female | 1.9% |
Melter gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,000
Female income
$35,660
Melter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in melter positions over time. Currently, 1.9% of melters are female.
Melter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.24% | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 99.04% | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 98.77% | 1.23% |
| 2013 | 99.06% | 0.94% |
| 2014 | 99.63% | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2017 | 98.71% | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 98.60% | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 98.79% | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 99.24% | 0.76% |
| 2021 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
Melter related jobs gender ratio
We compared melters 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% |
| Melter | 98% | 2% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Melter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among melters is White, which makes up 63.9% of all melters. Comparatively, 16.9% of melters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of melters are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Melter race
| Melter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Melter race and ethnicity over time
See how melter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Melter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.62% | 13.77% | 1.93% | 11.80% |
| 2011 | 68.69% | 14.97% | 1.97% | 12.87% |
| 2012 | 77.04% | 7.27% | 1.24% | 10.82% |
| 2013 | 75.43% | 12.02% | 0.83% | 9.45% |
| 2014 | 72.11% | 10.08% | 2.16% | 14.16% |
| 2015 | 69.48% | 14.87% | 1.59% | 10.54% |
| 2016 | 73.71% | 10.89% | 1.60% | 10.63% |
| 2017 | 69.90% | 12.81% | 2.26% | 12.71% |
| 2018 | 68.16% | 10.85% | 3.10% | 16.24% |
| 2019 | 69.64% | 9.57% | 0.81% | 17.44% |
| 2020 | 76.07% | 8.15% | 1.85% | 10.54% |
| 2021 | 63.93% | 10.24% | 3.31% | 16.89% |
Melter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian melters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown melters have the lowest average salary at $38,249.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,249 |
| White | $42,118 |
| Black or African American | $40,919 |
| Asian | $47,273 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,176 |
Melter age breakdown
The average age of melters is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the melter population.
Melter age breakdown
| Melter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Melter educational attainment
The most common degree for melters is high school diploma, with 51% of melters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Melters by degree level
| Melter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Melter employment statistics
Company size where melters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where melters work.
Melter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Melter jobs by industry
The most common industries for melters are manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Melter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 60% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Melter turnover and employment statistics
Melter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for melters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Melter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Melter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 7.95% |
Average melter tenure
The average melter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 235 melters resumes in Zippia's database.
Melter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Melter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of melters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gun Welder | 2.57% | 7,090 |
| Coremaking Machine Setter | 3.20% | 31,908 |
| Printing Press Machinist | 3.26% | 13,151 |
| Rod Finisher | 3.27% | 2,086 |
| Process Control Programmer | 5.87% | 58,858 |
| Tool Setter | 6.48% | 9,825 |
| Melter | 7.00% | - |
Similar melter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gun Welder | 2.57% | 7,090 |
| Coremaking Machine Setter | 3.20% | 31,908 |
| Printing Press Machinist | 3.26% | 13,151 |
| Rod Finisher | 3.27% | 2,086 |
| Process Control Programmer | 5.87% | 58,858 |
| Tool Setter | 6.48% | 9,825 |
Foreign languages spoken by melters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Melter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |