Mounter demographics and statistics in the US
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Mounter demographics by:
Mounter gender statistics
25.9% of mounters are women and 74.1% of mounters are men.
- Male, 74.1%
- Female, 25.9%
Mounter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.1% |
| Female | 25.9% |
Mounter gender pay gap
Women earn 70¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,079
Female income
$34,581
Mounter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mounter positions over time. Currently, 25.9% of mounters are female.
Mounter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.45% | 40.55% |
| 2011 | 57.83% | 42.17% |
| 2012 | 56.34% | 43.66% |
| 2013 | 58.19% | 41.81% |
| 2014 | 58.62% | 41.38% |
| 2015 | 68.27% | 31.73% |
| 2016 | 58.69% | 41.31% |
| 2017 | 68.22% | 31.78% |
| 2018 | 70.14% | 29.86% |
| 2019 | 76.57% | 23.43% |
| 2020 | 68.11% | 31.89% |
| 2021 | 74.14% | 25.86% |
Mounter related jobs gender ratio
We compared mounters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Mounter | 74% | 26% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Mounter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mounters is White, which makes up 63.3% of all mounters. Comparatively, 17.0% of mounters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of mounters are Black or African American.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Mounter race
| Mounter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Mounter race and ethnicity over time
See how mounter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mounter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.88% | 9.36% | 5.04% | 15.68% |
| 2011 | 71.02% | 10.37% | 5.13% | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 65.44% | 11.75% | 3.11% | 17.09% |
| 2013 | 65.70% | 11.87% | 6.72% | 12.80% |
| 2014 | 68.82% | 11.56% | 5.17% | 13.55% |
| 2015 | 66.44% | 8.34% | 6.04% | 16.30% |
| 2016 | 73.11% | 6.92% | 4.46% | 13.25% |
| 2017 | 63.32% | 11.31% | 5.74% | 18.05% |
| 2018 | 68.69% | 10.81% | 4.86% | 12.36% |
| 2019 | 71.49% | 8.79% | 3.41% | 14.73% |
| 2020 | 60.45% | 9.85% | 7.29% | 18.41% |
| 2021 | 63.34% | 9.03% | 6.72% | 17.03% |
Mounter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown mounters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mounters have the lowest average salary at $40,749.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,249 |
| White | $48,778 |
| Black or African American | $40,749 |
| Asian | $55,769 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,669 |
Mounter age breakdown
The average age of mounters is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the mounter population.
Mounter age breakdown
| Mounter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Mounter educational attainment
The most common degree for mounters is high school diploma, with 45% of mounters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Mounters by degree level
| Mounter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
Mounter jobs you might like
Mounter employment statistics
Most mounters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where mounters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mounters work.
Mounter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Mounter jobs by company type
Employees with the mounter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mounters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mounter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 71% |
Mounter jobs by industry
The most common industries for mounters are manufacturing, transportation and professional.
Mounter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Mounter turnover and employment statistics
Mounter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mounters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mounter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mounter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 13.94% |
| 2012 | 11.53% |
| 2013 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 5.03% |
| 2015 | 6.67% |
| 2016 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 5.04% |
Average mounter tenure
The average mounter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 367 mounters resumes in Zippia's database.
Mounter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Mounter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mounters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Web Press Roll Tender | 3.81% | 11,500 |
| Lead Inspector | 3.84% | 17,734 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Mounter | 13.11% | - |
Similar mounter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Web Press Roll Tender | 3.81% | 11,500 |
| Lead Inspector | 3.84% | 17,734 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
Foreign languages spoken by mounters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Mounter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |