Metals analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Metals analyst gender statistics
42.9% of metals analysts are women and 57.1% of metals analysts are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
Metals analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Metals analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,507
Female income
$35,796
Metals analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metals analyst positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of metals analysts are female.
Metals analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.75% | 38.25% |
| 2011 | 58.91% | 41.09% |
| 2012 | 58.39% | 41.61% |
| 2013 | 62.03% | 37.97% |
| 2014 | 59.80% | 40.20% |
| 2015 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 2016 | 59.21% | 40.79% |
| 2017 | 60.57% | 39.43% |
| 2018 | 60.94% | 39.06% |
| 2019 | 55.82% | 44.18% |
| 2020 | 58.77% | 41.23% |
| 2021 | 57.07% | 42.93% |
Metals analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared metals analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Metals Analyst | 57% | 43% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Metals analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metals analysts is White, which makes up 54.6% of all metals analysts. Comparatively, 16.7% of metals analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of metals analysts are Asian.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Metals analyst race
| Metals analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Metals analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how metals analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metals analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.36% | 7.65% | 10.25% | 12.71% |
| 2011 | 62.45% | 9.43% | 11.67% | 11.99% |
| 2012 | 64.17% | 8.50% | 11.63% | 11.53% |
| 2013 | 62.03% | 9.24% | 11.72% | 12.87% |
| 2014 | 62.20% | 9.09% | 11.98% | 12.59% |
| 2015 | 60.84% | 8.90% | 11.59% | 14.25% |
| 2016 | 61.36% | 9.50% | 11.66% | 13.50% |
| 2017 | 59.13% | 8.16% | 12.23% | 15.73% |
| 2018 | 59.90% | 7.84% | 13.20% | 14.46% |
| 2019 | 61.29% | 7.54% | 11.78% | 14.65% |
| 2020 | 57.03% | 9.71% | 12.28% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 54.57% | 9.42% | 12.09% | 16.71% |
Metals analyst wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,429 |
| White | $37,455 |
| Black or African American | $37,079 |
| Asian | $37,017 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,574 |
Average metals analyst age
See how the average age of metals analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Metals analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Metals analyst age breakdown
The average age of metals analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the metals analyst population.
Metals analyst age breakdown
| Metals Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Metals analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for metals analysts is bachelor's degree, with 80% of metals analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Metals analysts by degree level
| Metals analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Metals analyst wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,191 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,490 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,872 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,344 |
Metals analyst employment statistics
Most metals analysts work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where metals analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metals analysts work.
Metals analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Metals analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the metals analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most metals analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Metals analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 6% |
Metals analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for metals analysts are professional, manufacturing and technology.
Metals analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Metals analyst turnover and employment statistics
Metals analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metals analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metals analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metals analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average metals analyst tenure
The average metals analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 230 metals analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Metals analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Metals analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metals analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exotic Plants Technician | 5.71% | 7,138 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Metals Analyst | 8.16% | - |
| Field Laboratory Operator | 9.49% | 109,087 |
Similar metals analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Exotic Plants Technician | 5.71% | 7,138 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Field Laboratory Operator | 9.49% | 109,087 |
Foreign languages spoken by metals analysts
The most common foreign language among metals analysts is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Polish is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- German, 11.1%
- Polish, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
Metals analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Polish | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |