Saw grinder demographics and statistics in the US
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Saw grinder gender statistics
5.4% of saw grinders are women and 94.6% of saw grinders are men.
- Male, 94.6%
- Female, 5.4%
Saw grinder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.6% |
| Female | 5.4% |
Saw grinder gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,804
Female income
$31,134
Saw grinder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in saw grinder positions over time. Currently, 5.4% of saw grinders are female.
Saw grinder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2011 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 92.87% | 7.13% |
| 2013 | 93.22% | 6.78% |
| 2014 | 92.80% | 7.20% |
| 2015 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2016 | 93.43% | 6.57% |
| 2017 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2018 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2019 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2020 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2021 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
Saw grinder related jobs gender ratio
We compared saw 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% |
| Saw Grinder | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Saw grinder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among saw grinders is White, which makes up 69.5% of all saw grinders. Comparatively, 14.8% of saw grinders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of saw grinders are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Saw grinder race
| Saw grinder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Saw grinder race and ethnicity over time
See how saw grinder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Saw grinder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.23% | 8.13% | 2.11% | 17.32% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 7.98% | 2.61% | 17.06% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 66.48% | 8.81% | 3.26% | 19.16% |
| 2019 | 73.24% | 7.05% | 2.35% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 67.31% | 6.25% | 4.81% | 17.31% |
| 2021 | 69.48% | 7.22% | 2.68% | 14.85% |
Saw grinder wage gap by race
According to our data, white saw grinders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino saw grinders have the lowest average salary at $31,478.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,756 |
| White | $32,251 |
| Black or African American | $31,487 |
| Asian | $32,056 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,478 |
Saw grinder age breakdown
The average age of saw grinders is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the saw grinder population.
Saw grinder age breakdown
| Saw Grinder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Saw grinder educational attainment
The most common degree for saw grinders is high school diploma, with 53% of saw grinders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Saw grinders by degree level
| Saw grinder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Saw grinder employment statistics
Most saw grinders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where saw grinders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where saw grinders work.
Saw grinder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Saw grinder jobs by company type
Employees with the saw grinder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most saw grinders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Saw grinder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 9% |
Saw grinder jobs by industry
The most common industries for saw grinders are manufacturing, retail and construction.
Saw grinder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Retail | 20% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Saw grinder turnover and employment statistics
Saw grinder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for saw grinders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Saw grinder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Saw grinder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.93% |
| 2011 | 11.51% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.57% |
Average saw grinder tenure
The average saw grinder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 saw grinders resumes in Zippia's database.
Saw grinder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Saw grinder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of saw 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electron Beam Welder Setter | 2.57% | 8,895 |
| Gage Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Chart Writer | 3.20% | 10,194 |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Roller Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,384 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Saw Grinder | 6.48% | - |
Similar saw grinder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electron Beam Welder Setter | 2.57% | 8,895 |
| Gage Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Chart Writer | 3.20% | 10,194 |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Roller Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,384 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
Foreign languages spoken by saw grinders
The most common foreign language among saw grinders is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 33.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Polish, 33.3%
- Russian, 33.3%
Saw grinder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Polish | 33.3% |
| Russian | 33.3% |