Metal molder demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal molder gender statistics
24.0% of metal molders are women and 76.0% of metal molders are men.
- Male, 76.0%
- Female, 24.0%
Metal molder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.0% |
| Female | 24.0% |
Metal molder gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,678
Female income
$29,463
Metal molder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal molder positions over time. Currently, 24.0% of metal molders are female.
Metal molder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.58% | 23.42% |
| 2011 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2012 | 74.97% | 25.03% |
| 2013 | 77.15% | 22.85% |
| 2014 | 77.32% | 22.68% |
| 2015 | 76.21% | 23.79% |
| 2016 | 76.77% | 23.23% |
| 2017 | 75.98% | 24.02% |
| 2018 | 77.55% | 22.45% |
| 2019 | 74.66% | 25.34% |
| 2020 | 76.07% | 23.93% |
| 2021 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
Metal molder related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal molders 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 Molder | 76% | 24% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Metal molder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal molders is White, which makes up 59.7% of all metal molders. Comparatively, 18.4% of metal molders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of metal molders are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Metal molder race
| Metal molder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Metal molder race and ethnicity over time
See how metal molder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal molder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.00% | 9.88% | 1.91% | 13.17% |
| 2011 | 72.09% | 11.16% | 1.91% | 12.44% |
| 2012 | 63.63% | 10.94% | 5.62% | 17.78% |
| 2013 | 65.21% | 11.64% | 5.40% | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 64.05% | 11.48% | 5.68% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 63.86% | 11.01% | 5.55% | 17.39% |
| 2016 | 64.18% | 11.05% | 5.98% | 16.77% |
| 2017 | 63.45% | 10.13% | 6.43% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 64.20% | 10.84% | 6.52% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 64.65% | 11.63% | 5.65% | 16.24% |
| 2020 | 61.80% | 10.80% | 5.95% | 17.65% |
| 2021 | 59.71% | 10.61% | 6.69% | 18.37% |
Metal molder wage gap by race
According to our data, white metal molders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metal molders have the lowest average salary at $31,114.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,456 |
| White | $32,835 |
| Black or African American | $31,114 |
| Asian | $31,662 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,353 |
Average metal molder age
See how the average age of metal molders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Metal molder 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 molder age breakdown
The average age of metal molders is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the metal molder population.
Metal molder age breakdown
| Metal Molder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Metal molder educational attainment
The most common degree for metal molders is high school diploma, with 40% of metal molders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 40% and diploma degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 20%
Metal molders by degree level
| Metal molder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 20% |
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Metal molder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metal molders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,816 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metal molders earn a median annual income of $31,754 compared to $31,660 for metal molders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,660 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,754 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,816 |
Metal molder turnover and employment statistics
Metal molder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal molders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal molder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal molder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.60% |
| 2011 | 11.05% |
| 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 molder tenure
The average metal molder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22 metal molders resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal molder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Metal molder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal molders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Braze Operator | 2.57% | 29,880 |
| Mold Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 13,479 |
| Metal Molder | 3.20% | - |
| Maintenance Machinist | 3.26% | 83,042 |
| Rod Finisher | 3.27% | 2,086 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Aluminum Polisher | 6.48% | 267 |
Similar metal molder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Braze Operator | 2.57% | 29,880 |
| Mold Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 13,479 |
| Maintenance Machinist | 3.26% | 83,042 |
| Rod Finisher | 3.27% | 2,086 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Aluminum Polisher | 6.48% | 267 |