Metal polisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal polisher gender statistics
6.3% of metal polishers are women and 93.8% of metal polishers are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Metal polisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Metal polisher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,176
Female income
$30,289
Metal polisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal polisher positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of metal polishers are female.
Metal polisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2012 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2014 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2015 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2016 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2017 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2018 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2019 | 93.64% | 6.36% |
| 2020 | 93.12% | 6.88% |
| 2021 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
Metal polisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal polishers 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 Polisher | 94% | 6% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Metal polisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal polishers is White, which makes up 69.5% of all metal polishers. Comparatively, 14.8% of metal polishers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of metal polishers 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 polisher race
| Metal polisher 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 polisher race and ethnicity over time
See how metal polisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal polisher 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 polisher wage gap by race
According to our data, white metal polishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino metal polishers have the lowest average salary at $30,744.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,112 |
| White | $31,770 |
| Black or African American | $30,755 |
| Asian | $31,510 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,744 |
Metal polisher age breakdown
The average age of metal polishers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the metal polisher population.
Metal polisher age breakdown
| Metal Polisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Metal polisher educational attainment
The most common degree for metal polishers is high school diploma, with 56% of metal polishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Metal polishers by degree level
| Metal polisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Metal polisher employment statistics
Company size where metal polishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal polishers work.
Metal polisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Metal polisher jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal polishers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Metal polisher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Metal polisher turnover and employment statistics
Metal polisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal polishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal polisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal polisher 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 polisher tenure
The average metal polisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 161 metal polishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal polisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Metal polisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal polishers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Explosion Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Polish Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Patternmaker Helper | 3.20% | 13,369 |
| Cutter Grinder | 3.26% | 5,137 |
| Cold Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,938 |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | - |
Similar metal polisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Explosion Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Polish Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Patternmaker Helper | 3.20% | 13,369 |
| Cutter Grinder | 3.26% | 5,137 |
| Cold Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,938 |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal polishers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Metal polisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |