Precision grinder demographics and statistics in the US
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Precision grinder gender statistics
5.0% of precision grinders are women and 95.0% of precision grinders are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Precision grinder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Precision grinder gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,860
Female income
$38,023
Precision grinder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in precision grinder positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of precision grinders are female.
Precision grinder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2011 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2012 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2014 | 95.57% | 4.43% |
| 2015 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2016 | 96.01% | 3.99% |
| 2017 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2018 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2019 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2020 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
Precision grinder related jobs gender ratio
We compared precision grinders 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% |
| Precision Grinder | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Precision grinder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among precision grinders is White, which makes up 71.1% of all precision grinders. Comparatively, 14.4% of precision grinders are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of precision grinders are Asian.
- White, 71.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Precision grinder race
| Precision grinder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Precision grinder race and ethnicity over time
See how precision grinder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Precision grinder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.39% | 5.31% | 4.74% | 12.86% |
| 2011 | 73.70% | 5.92% | 4.56% | 13.62% |
| 2012 | 75.07% | 5.63% | 4.70% | 13.13% |
| 2013 | 74.33% | 6.00% | 5.18% | 12.69% |
| 2014 | 75.88% | 4.82% | 4.16% | 13.75% |
| 2015 | 74.65% | 5.14% | 5.11% | 13.13% |
| 2016 | 74.53% | 4.88% | 5.10% | 13.90% |
| 2017 | 74.39% | 4.92% | 4.73% | 14.18% |
| 2018 | 75.19% | 4.65% | 5.02% | 13.42% |
| 2019 | 74.78% | 4.48% | 5.08% | 13.84% |
| 2020 | 71.55% | 5.68% | 5.02% | 13.40% |
| 2021 | 71.14% | 3.91% | 6.28% | 14.43% |
Precision grinder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian precision grinders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino precision grinders have the lowest average salary at $40,276.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,003 |
| White | $42,886 |
| Black or African American | $40,377 |
| Asian | $43,874 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,276 |
Average precision grinder age
See how the average age of precision grinders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Precision grinder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Precision grinder age breakdown
The average age of precision grinders is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the precision grinder population.
Precision grinder age breakdown
| Precision Grinder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Precision grinder educational attainment
The most common degree for precision grinders is high school diploma, with 44% of precision grinders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Precision grinders by degree level
| Precision grinder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Precision grinder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, precision grinders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,067 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, precision grinders earn a median annual income of $43,537 compared to $41,907 for precision grinders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,907 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,537 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,067 |
Precision grinder employment statistics
Company size where precision grinders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where precision grinders work.
Precision grinder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Precision grinder jobs by industry
The most common industries for precision grinders are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Precision grinder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Precision grinder turnover and employment statistics
Precision grinder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for precision grinders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Precision grinder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Precision grinder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 6.29% |
| 2012 | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average precision grinder tenure
The average precision grinder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 287 precision grinders resumes in Zippia's database.
Precision grinder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Precision grinder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of precision grinders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylene Cutter | 2.57% | 4,503 |
| Jig Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Tool Grinder Operator | 3.20% | 34,234 |
| Precision Grinder | 3.26% | - |
| Cold Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,938 |
| Router Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,628 |
| Burr Bench Hand | 6.48% | 4,545 |
Similar precision grinder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylene Cutter | 2.57% | 4,503 |
| Jig Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Tool Grinder Operator | 3.20% | 34,234 |
| Cold Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,938 |
| Router Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,628 |
| Burr Bench Hand | 6.48% | 4,545 |
Foreign languages spoken by precision grinders
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Polish, 33.3%
Precision grinder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Polish | 33.3% |