Metal model maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal model maker gender statistics
11.5% of metal model makers are women and 88.5% of metal model makers are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Metal model maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Metal model maker gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,816
Female income
$36,865
Metal model maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal model maker positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of metal model makers are female.
Metal model maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.31% | 2.69% |
| 2011 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2012 | 87.88% | 12.12% |
| 2013 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
| 2014 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
| 2015 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2016 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
| 2017 | 88.45% | 11.55% |
| 2018 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2019 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2020 | 88.50% | 11.50% |
| 2021 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
Metal model maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal model makers 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 Model Maker | 88% | 12% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Metal model maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal model makers is White, which makes up 66.8% of all metal model makers. Comparatively, 11.8% of metal model makers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of metal model makers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Metal model maker race
| Metal model maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Metal model maker race and ethnicity over time
See how metal model maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal model maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.66% | 1.44% | 2.69% | 1.11% |
| 2011 | 87.43% | 0.68% | 8.26% | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 70.67% | 9.82% | 5.75% | 11.20% |
| 2013 | 72.25% | 10.52% | 5.53% | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 71.10% | 10.35% | 5.81% | 10.35% |
| 2015 | 70.90% | 9.89% | 5.68% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 71.22% | 9.93% | 6.11% | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 70.49% | 9.01% | 6.56% | 11.56% |
| 2018 | 71.24% | 9.72% | 6.65% | 10.07% |
| 2019 | 71.69% | 10.51% | 5.78% | 9.66% |
| 2020 | 68.84% | 9.67% | 6.08% | 11.07% |
| 2021 | 66.75% | 9.49% | 6.82% | 11.79% |
Metal model maker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,282 |
| White | $44,399 |
| Black or African American | $40,478 |
| Asian | $41,840 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,187 |
Average metal model maker age
See how the average age of metal model makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Metal model maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Metal model maker age breakdown
The average age of metal model makers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the metal model maker population.
Metal model maker age breakdown
| Metal Model Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Metal model maker educational attainment
- Associate, 38%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Metal model makers by degree level
| Metal model maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Metal model maker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,760 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,987 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,673 |
Metal model maker employment statistics
Most metal model makers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where metal model makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal model makers work.
Metal model maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Metal model maker jobs by company type
Employees with the metal model maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most metal model makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Metal model maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 5% |
Metal model maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal model makers are manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Metal model maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Automotive | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Metal model maker turnover and employment statistics
Metal model maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal model makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal model maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal model maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.29% |
| 2011 | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average metal model maker tenure
The average metal model maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 metal model makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal model maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Metal model maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal model makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxyacetylene Cutter | 2.57% | 4,503 |
| Tool Technician | 2.99% | 78,258 |
| Metal Model Maker | 3.20% | - |
| Internal Grinder Set-Up Operator | 3.26% | 35,796 |
| Cold Roll Catcher | 3.27% | 832 |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
| Shot Grinder Operator | 6.48% | 26,241 |
Similar metal model maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oxyacetylene Cutter | 2.57% | 4,503 |
| Tool Technician | 2.99% | 78,258 |
| Internal Grinder Set-Up Operator | 3.26% | 35,796 |
| Cold Roll Catcher | 3.27% | 832 |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
| Shot Grinder Operator | 6.48% | 26,241 |