Metal machinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal machinist gender statistics
3.7% of metal machinists are women and 96.3% of metal machinists are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Metal machinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Metal machinist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,281
Female income
$38,288
Metal machinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal machinist positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of metal machinists are female.
Metal machinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.09% | 2.91% |
| 2011 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2013 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2014 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2016 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
| 2017 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2019 | 96.73% | 3.27% |
| 2020 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2021 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
Metal machinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal 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% |
| Metal Machinist | 96% | 4% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Metal machinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal machinists is White, which makes up 71.1% of all metal machinists. Comparatively, 14.5% of metal machinists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of metal machinists are Asian.
- White, 71.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Metal machinist race
| Metal machinist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Metal machinist race and ethnicity over time
See how metal machinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal machinist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.33% | 5.32% | 4.74% | 12.91% |
| 2011 | 73.64% | 5.93% | 4.57% | 13.67% |
| 2012 | 75.01% | 5.63% | 4.71% | 13.17% |
| 2013 | 74.27% | 6.01% | 5.19% | 12.74% |
| 2014 | 75.81% | 4.83% | 4.17% | 13.80% |
| 2015 | 74.58% | 5.15% | 5.12% | 13.18% |
| 2016 | 74.46% | 4.89% | 5.11% | 13.95% |
| 2017 | 74.33% | 4.93% | 4.74% | 14.23% |
| 2018 | 75.13% | 4.66% | 5.03% | 13.47% |
| 2019 | 74.72% | 4.49% | 5.09% | 13.89% |
| 2020 | 71.49% | 5.69% | 5.02% | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 71.07% | 3.92% | 6.28% | 14.48% |
Metal machinist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian metal machinists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino metal machinists have the lowest average salary at $40,631.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,430 |
| White | $43,351 |
| Black or African American | $40,737 |
| Asian | $44,381 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,631 |
Average metal machinist age
See how the average age of metal machinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Metal 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 |
Metal machinist age breakdown
The average age of metal machinists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the metal machinist population.
Metal machinist age breakdown
| Metal Machinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Metal machinist educational attainment
The most common degree for metal machinists is high school diploma, with 35% of metal machinists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Metal machinists by degree level
| Metal machinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Metal machinist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metal machinists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,583 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metal machinists earn a median annual income of $44,030 compared to $42,330 for metal machinists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,330 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,030 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,583 |
Metal machinist employment statistics
Company size where metal machinists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal machinists work.
Metal machinist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Metal machinist jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal machinists are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Metal machinist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Metal machinist turnover and employment statistics
Metal machinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal machinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal machinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal 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 metal machinist tenure
The average metal machinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 metal machinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal machinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Metal machinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Robotic Welder | 2.57% | 7,380 |
| Trim Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,672 |
| Tool Hardener | 3.20% | 8,004 |
| Metal Machinist | 3.26% | - |
| Core Extruder | 3.27% | 379 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Grinding Wheel Facer | 6.48% | 882 |
Similar metal machinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Robotic Welder | 2.57% | 7,380 |
| Trim Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,672 |
| Tool Hardener | 3.20% | 8,004 |
| Core Extruder | 3.27% | 379 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Grinding Wheel Facer | 6.48% | 882 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal machinists
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Metal machinist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |