Shot grinder operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Shot grinder operator gender statistics
6.3% of shot grinder operators are women and 93.8% of shot grinder operators are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Shot grinder operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Shot grinder operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,584
Female income
$37,641
Shot grinder operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shot grinder operator positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of shot grinder operators are female.
Shot grinder operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2012 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2014 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2015 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2016 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2017 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2018 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2019 | 93.64% | 6.36% |
| 2020 | 93.12% | 6.88% |
| 2021 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
Shot grinder operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared shot grinder operators 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% |
| Shot Grinder Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Shot grinder operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shot grinder operators is White, which makes up 69.5% of all shot grinder operators. Comparatively, 14.8% of shot grinder operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of shot grinder operators 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%
Shot grinder operator race
| Shot grinder operator 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% |
Shot grinder operator race and ethnicity over time
See how shot grinder operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shot grinder operator 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% |
Shot grinder operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white shot grinder operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino shot grinder operators have the lowest average salary at $38,126.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,517 |
| White | $39,214 |
| Black or African American | $38,138 |
| Asian | $38,939 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,126 |
Shot grinder operator age breakdown
The average age of shot grinder operators is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the shot grinder operator population.
Shot grinder operator age breakdown
| Shot Grinder Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Shot grinder operator educational attainment
The most common degree for shot grinder operators is bachelor's degree, with 36% of shot grinder operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Shot grinder operators by degree level
| Shot grinder operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Shot grinder operator employment statistics
Company size where shot grinder operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shot grinder operators work.
Shot grinder operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Shot grinder operator jobs by company type
Employees with the shot grinder operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shot grinder operators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Shot grinder operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 57% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 29% |
Shot grinder operator turnover and employment statistics
Shot grinder operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shot grinder operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shot grinder operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shot grinder operator 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 shot grinder operator tenure
The average shot grinder operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 shot grinder operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Shot grinder operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Shot grinder operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shot grinder operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Welder | 2.57% | 10,114 |
| Tool Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 20,030 |
| Tinning Equipment Tender | 3.20% | 15,376 |
| NC Machinist | 3.26% | 9,167 |
| Roller Leveler | 3.27% | 674 |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |
| Shot Grinder Operator | 6.48% | - |
Similar shot grinder operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Welder | 2.57% | 10,114 |
| Tool Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 20,030 |
| Tinning Equipment Tender | 3.20% | 15,376 |
| NC Machinist | 3.26% | 9,167 |
| Roller Leveler | 3.27% | 674 |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |