Metal cutter demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal cutter gender statistics
7.9% of metal cutters are women and 92.1% of metal cutters are men.
- Male, 92.1%
- Female, 7.9%
Metal cutter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.1% |
| Female | 7.9% |
Metal cutter gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,109
Female income
$36,036
Metal cutter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal cutter positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of metal cutters are female.
Metal cutter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.11% | 6.89% |
| 2011 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2012 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2013 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2014 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2015 | 94.27% | 5.73% |
| 2016 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2017 | 93.57% | 6.43% |
| 2018 | 92.10% | 7.90% |
| 2019 | 92.10% | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2021 | 92.09% | 7.91% |
Metal cutter related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal cutters 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% |
| Metal Cutter | 92% | 8% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Metal cutter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal cutters is White, which makes up 71.8% of all metal cutters. Comparatively, 13.4% of metal cutters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of metal cutters are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Metal cutter race
| Metal cutter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Metal cutter race and ethnicity over time
See how metal cutter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal cutter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Metal cutter wage gap by race
According to our data, white metal cutters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown metal cutters have the lowest average salary at $36,581.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,581 |
| White | $39,371 |
| Black or African American | $38,691 |
| Asian | $37,549 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,415 |
Average metal cutter age
See how the average age of metal cutters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Metal cutter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Metal cutter age breakdown
The average age of metal cutters is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the metal cutter population.
Metal cutter age breakdown
| Metal Cutter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Metal cutter educational attainment
The most common degree for metal cutters is high school diploma, with 61% of metal cutters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 5%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 5%
- Bachelor's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Metal cutters by degree level
| Metal cutter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Bachelor's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Metal cutter employment statistics
Company size where metal cutters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal cutters work.
Metal cutter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Metal cutter jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal cutters are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Metal cutter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Construction | 16% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Metal cutter turnover and employment statistics
Metal cutter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal cutters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal cutter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal cutter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average metal cutter tenure
The average metal cutter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 141 metal cutters resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal cutter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Metal cutter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal cutters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Welder | 2.57% | 11,165 |
| Metal Cutter | 2.74% | - |
| Pointer Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,655 |
| Tool Room Machinist | 3.26% | 41,699 |
| Cold Header | 3.27% | 159 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 61,986 |
| Bench Grinder | 6.48% | 1,028 |
Similar metal cutter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Welder | 2.57% | 11,165 |
| Pointer Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,655 |
| Tool Room Machinist | 3.26% | 41,699 |
| Cold Header | 3.27% | 159 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 61,986 |
| Bench Grinder | 6.48% | 1,028 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal cutters
The most common foreign language among metal cutters is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Ukrainian, 20.0%
Metal cutter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Ukrainian | 20.0% |