Production finisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Production finisher gender statistics
41.2% of production finishers are women and 58.8% of production finishers are men.
- Male, 58.8%
- Female, 41.2%
Production finisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.8% |
| Female | 41.2% |
Production finisher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,162
Female income
$31,068
Production finisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in production finisher positions over time. Currently, 41.2% of production finishers are female.
Production finisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.75% | 36.25% |
| 2011 | 63.51% | 36.49% |
| 2012 | 64.53% | 35.47% |
| 2013 | 65.02% | 34.98% |
| 2014 | 64.25% | 35.75% |
| 2015 | 62.76% | 37.24% |
| 2016 | 63.43% | 36.57% |
| 2017 | 63.03% | 36.97% |
| 2018 | 60.74% | 39.26% |
| 2019 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
| 2020 | 60.51% | 39.49% |
| 2021 | 58.78% | 41.22% |
Production finisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared production finishers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Production Finisher | 59% | 41% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Production finisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among production finishers is White, which makes up 61.9% of all production finishers. Comparatively, 17.5% of production finishers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of production finishers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Production finisher race
| Production finisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Production finisher race and ethnicity over time
See how production finisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Production finisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.60% | 9.98% | 4.51% | 14.94% |
| 2011 | 68.78% | 9.89% | 4.47% | 15.01% |
| 2012 | 68.06% | 9.89% | 4.45% | 15.53% |
| 2013 | 69.41% | 9.00% | 4.64% | 15.12% |
| 2014 | 67.77% | 9.40% | 4.87% | 15.81% |
| 2015 | 67.81% | 9.60% | 4.58% | 16.08% |
| 2016 | 66.85% | 9.61% | 4.70% | 16.79% |
| 2017 | 66.28% | 10.20% | 5.22% | 16.00% |
| 2018 | 67.57% | 9.33% | 4.80% | 16.35% |
| 2019 | 65.87% | 9.87% | 5.05% | 17.10% |
| 2020 | 64.77% | 9.47% | 5.20% | 16.28% |
| 2021 | 61.92% | 10.46% | 5.21% | 17.52% |
Production finisher wage gap by race
According to our data, white production finishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american production finishers have the lowest average salary at $32,301.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,801 |
| White | $33,819 |
| Black or African American | $32,301 |
| Asian | $33,781 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,134 |
Average production finisher age
See how the average age of production finishers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Production finisher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Production finisher age breakdown
The average age of production finishers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the production finisher population.
Production finisher age breakdown
| Production Finisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Production finisher educational attainment
The most common degree for production finishers is high school diploma, with 43% of production finishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 16%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Production finishers by degree level
| Production finisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Production finisher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, production finishers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,863 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, production finishers earn a median annual income of $34,236 compared to $32,238 for production finishers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,863 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,640 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,236 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,238 |
Production finisher employment statistics
Most production finishers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where production finishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where production finishers work.
Production finisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Production finisher jobs by company type
Employees with the production finisher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most production finishers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Production finisher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Production finisher jobs by industry
The most common industries for production finishers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Production finisher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Media | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Production finisher turnover and employment statistics
Production finisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for production finishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Production finisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Production finisher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average production finisher tenure
The average production finisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 165 production finishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Production finisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Production finisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of production finishers 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 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Quality Inspector | 3.84% | 70,978 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Production Finisher | 5.63% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar production finisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Quality Inspector | 3.84% | 70,978 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by production finishers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Production finisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |