Plastic molder demographics and statistics in the US
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Plastic molder gender statistics
29.3% of plastic molders are women and 70.7% of plastic molders are men.
- Male, 70.7%
- Female, 29.3%
Plastic molder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.7% |
| Female | 29.3% |
Plastic molder gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,010
Female income
$29,789
Plastic molder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plastic molder positions over time. Currently, 29.3% of plastic molders are female.
Plastic molder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.40% | 28.60% |
| 2011 | 70.76% | 29.24% |
| 2012 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
| 2013 | 72.06% | 27.94% |
| 2014 | 72.25% | 27.75% |
| 2015 | 70.98% | 29.02% |
| 2016 | 71.62% | 28.38% |
| 2017 | 70.72% | 29.28% |
| 2018 | 72.51% | 27.49% |
| 2019 | 69.23% | 30.77% |
| 2020 | 70.82% | 29.18% |
| 2021 | 70.74% | 29.26% |
Plastic molder related jobs gender ratio
We compared plastic 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% |
| Plastic Molder | 71% | 29% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Plastic molder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plastic molders is White, which makes up 64.9% of all plastic molders. Comparatively, 14.2% of plastic molders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of plastic molders are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Plastic molder race
| Plastic molder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Plastic molder race and ethnicity over time
See how plastic molder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plastic molder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.19% | 7.95% | 2.66% | 8.98% |
| 2011 | 77.27% | 9.24% | 2.67% | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 68.81% | 9.02% | 6.37% | 13.59% |
| 2013 | 70.39% | 9.71% | 6.15% | 11.96% |
| 2014 | 69.24% | 9.55% | 6.43% | 12.74% |
| 2015 | 69.04% | 9.08% | 6.30% | 13.20% |
| 2016 | 69.37% | 9.13% | 6.73% | 12.58% |
| 2017 | 68.63% | 8.20% | 7.18% | 13.96% |
| 2018 | 69.38% | 8.91% | 7.27% | 12.46% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 9.71% | 6.40% | 12.05% |
| 2020 | 66.98% | 8.87% | 6.71% | 13.46% |
| 2021 | 64.89% | 8.68% | 7.44% | 14.18% |
Plastic molder wage gap by race
According to our data, white plastic molders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plastic molders have the lowest average salary at $31,445.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,787 |
| White | $33,169 |
| Black or African American | $31,445 |
| Asian | $31,994 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,684 |
Average plastic molder age
See how the average age of plastic molders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Plastic 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 |
Plastic molder age breakdown
The average age of plastic molders is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the plastic molder population.
Plastic molder age breakdown
| Plastic Molder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Plastic molder educational attainment
The most common degree for plastic molders is high school diploma, with 54% of plastic molders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Plastic molders by degree level
| Plastic molder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Plastic molder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plastic molders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,150 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plastic molders earn a median annual income of $32,086 compared to $31,992 for plastic molders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,992 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,086 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,150 |
Plastic molder employment statistics
Company size where plastic molders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plastic molders work.
Plastic molder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Plastic molder jobs by industry
The most common industries for plastic molders are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Plastic molder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 40% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Plastic molder turnover and employment statistics
Plastic molder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plastic molders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plastic molder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plastic 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 plastic molder tenure
The average plastic molder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 236 plastic molders resumes in Zippia's database.
Plastic molder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Plastic molder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plastic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Line Welder | 2.57% | 52,702 |
| Plastic Tool Maker | 2.99% | 14,497 |
| Plastic Molder | 3.20% | - |
| Senior Machinist | 3.26% | 11,739 |
| Power Hammer Operator | 3.27% | 27,556 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Hob Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar plastic molder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Line Welder | 2.57% | 52,702 |
| Plastic Tool Maker | 2.99% | 14,497 |
| Senior Machinist | 3.26% | 11,739 |
| Power Hammer Operator | 3.27% | 27,556 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Hob Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Foreign languages spoken by plastic molders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Plastic molder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |