Metal grinder demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal grinder gender statistics
4.1% of metal grinders are women and 95.9% of metal grinders are men.
- Male, 95.9%
- Female, 4.1%
Metal grinder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.9% |
| Female | 4.1% |
Metal grinder gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,649
Female income
$31,997
Metal grinder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal grinder positions over time. Currently, 4.1% of metal grinders are female.
Metal grinder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2012 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
| 2013 | 94.81% | 5.19% |
| 2014 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2015 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2016 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 2019 | 95.79% | 4.21% |
| 2020 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2021 | 95.87% | 4.13% |
Metal grinder related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal grinders 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 Grinder | 96% | 4% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Metal grinder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal grinders is White, which makes up 69.5% of all metal grinders. Comparatively, 14.8% of metal grinders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of metal grinders are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Metal grinder race
| Metal grinder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Metal grinder race and ethnicity over time
See how metal grinder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal grinder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.23% | 8.13% | 2.11% | 17.32% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 7.98% | 2.61% | 17.06% |
| 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 | 66.48% | 8.81% | 3.26% | 19.16% |
| 2019 | 73.24% | 7.05% | 2.35% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 67.31% | 6.25% | 4.81% | 17.31% |
| 2021 | 69.48% | 7.22% | 2.68% | 14.85% |
Metal grinder wage gap by race
According to our data, white metal grinders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino metal grinders have the lowest average salary at $32,332.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,602 |
| White | $33,083 |
| Black or African American | $32,340 |
| Asian | $32,893 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,332 |
Metal grinder age breakdown
The average age of metal grinders is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the metal grinder population.
Metal grinder age breakdown
| Metal Grinder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Metal grinder educational attainment
The most common degree for metal grinders is high school diploma, with 60% of metal grinders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Metal grinders by degree level
| Metal grinder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Metal grinder employment statistics
Most metal grinders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where metal grinders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal grinders work.
Metal grinder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Metal grinder jobs by company type
Employees with the metal grinder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most metal grinders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Metal grinder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 2% |
Metal grinder jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal grinders are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Metal grinder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 41% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Metal grinder turnover and employment statistics
Metal grinder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal grinders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal grinder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal grinder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.93% |
| 2011 | 11.51% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.57% |
Average metal grinder tenure
The average metal grinder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 243 metal grinders resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal grinder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Metal grinder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal grinders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Welder | 2.57% | 7,835 |
| Die Maintenance | 2.99% | 53,195 |
| Hard Chrome Plater | 3.20% | 112 |
| Internal Grinder Set-Up Operator | 3.26% | 35,796 |
| Hot Strip Finisher | 3.27% | 2,302 |
| Testing Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,565 |
| Metal Grinder | 6.48% | - |
Similar metal grinder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Welder | 2.57% | 7,835 |
| Die Maintenance | 2.99% | 53,195 |
| Hard Chrome Plater | 3.20% | 112 |
| Internal Grinder Set-Up Operator | 3.26% | 35,796 |
| Hot Strip Finisher | 3.27% | 2,302 |
| Testing Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,565 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal grinders
The most common foreign language among metal grinders is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Hmong is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 16.7%
- Hmong, 16.7%
Metal grinder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Hmong | 16.7% |