Plastics fabricator demographics and statistics in the US
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Plastics fabricator gender statistics
15.9% of plastics fabricators are women and 84.1% of plastics fabricators are men.
- Male, 84.1%
- Female, 15.9%
Plastics fabricator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.1% |
| Female | 15.9% |
Plastics fabricator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,783
Female income
$32,445
Plastics fabricator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plastics fabricator positions over time. Currently, 15.9% of plastics fabricators are female.
Plastics fabricator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.44% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 82.10% | 17.90% |
| 2012 | 81.91% | 18.09% |
| 2013 | 82.98% | 17.02% |
| 2014 | 83.59% | 16.41% |
| 2015 | 83.65% | 16.35% |
| 2016 | 83.22% | 16.78% |
| 2017 | 83.73% | 16.27% |
| 2018 | 83.49% | 16.51% |
| 2019 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2020 | 84.17% | 15.83% |
| 2021 | 84.11% | 15.89% |
Plastics fabricator related jobs gender ratio
We compared plastics fabricators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Plastics Fabricator | 84% | 16% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Plastics fabricator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plastics fabricators is White, which makes up 60.5% of all plastics fabricators. Comparatively, 16.0% of plastics fabricators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of plastics fabricators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Plastics fabricator race
| Plastics fabricator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Plastics fabricator race and ethnicity over time
See how plastics fabricator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plastics fabricator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.93% | 8.21% | 6.79% | 14.33% |
| 2011 | 66.51% | 9.94% | 6.48% | 14.28% |
| 2012 | 66.11% | 10.05% | 6.29% | 14.52% |
| 2013 | 66.87% | 9.22% | 6.64% | 14.47% |
| 2014 | 66.97% | 9.37% | 6.53% | 14.24% |
| 2015 | 65.67% | 10.08% | 6.54% | 14.57% |
| 2016 | 64.97% | 9.78% | 6.89% | 15.31% |
| 2017 | 64.74% | 10.59% | 6.81% | 14.91% |
| 2018 | 63.71% | 10.48% | 7.22% | 15.14% |
| 2019 | 64.58% | 10.64% | 7.37% | 14.23% |
| 2020 | 63.47% | 9.05% | 7.43% | 14.83% |
| 2021 | 60.52% | 9.73% | 8.63% | 15.96% |
Plastics fabricator wage gap by race
According to our data, white plastics fabricators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino plastics fabricators have the lowest average salary at $33,732.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,345 |
| White | $35,526 |
| Black or African American | $34,104 |
| Asian | $35,249 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,732 |
Average plastics fabricator age
See how the average age of plastics fabricators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Plastics fabricator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Plastics fabricator age breakdown
The average age of plastics fabricators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the plastics fabricator population.
Plastics fabricator age breakdown
| Plastics Fabricator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Plastics fabricator educational attainment
The most common degree for plastics fabricators is high school diploma, with 46% of plastics fabricators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Plastics fabricators by degree level
| Plastics fabricator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Plastics fabricator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plastics fabricators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,708 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plastics fabricators earn a median annual income of $34,705 compared to $34,299 for plastics fabricators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,299 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,705 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,708 |
Plastics fabricator employment statistics
Company size where plastics fabricators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plastics fabricators work.
Plastics fabricator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Plastics fabricator jobs by industry
The most common industries for plastics fabricators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Plastics fabricator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Plastics fabricator turnover and employment statistics
Plastics fabricator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plastics fabricators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plastics fabricator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plastics fabricator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average plastics fabricator tenure
The average plastics fabricator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 246 plastics fabricators resumes in Zippia's database.
Plastics fabricator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Plastics fabricator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plastics fabricators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Hull Grinder | 3.08% | 646 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Plastics Fabricator | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar plastics fabricator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Hull Grinder | 3.08% | 646 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by plastics fabricators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 33.3%
Plastics fabricator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 33.3% |
