Shot peening operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Shot peening operator gender statistics
13.3% of shot peening operators are women and 86.7% of shot peening operators are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Shot peening operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Shot peening operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,680
Female income
$39,024
Shot peening operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shot peening operator positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of shot peening operators are female.
Shot peening operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2011 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2012 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2013 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2014 | 86.90% | 13.10% |
| 2015 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
| 2016 | 87.01% | 12.99% |
| 2017 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2018 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2019 | 89.12% | 10.88% |
| 2020 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2021 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
Shot peening operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared shot peening 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 Peening Operator | 87% | 13% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Shot peening operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shot peening operators is White, which makes up 69.5% of all shot peening operators. Comparatively, 14.8% of shot peening operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of shot peening operators are Unknown.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Shot peening operator race
| Shot peening operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Shot peening operator race and ethnicity over time
See how shot peening operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shot peening operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.36% | 7.66% | 5.10% | 11.07% |
| 2011 | 76.36% | 6.47% | 3.35% | 12.51% |
| 2012 | 76.63% | 5.51% | 3.34% | 12.90% |
| 2013 | 74.21% | 5.14% | 4.00% | 14.49% |
| 2014 | 74.23% | 5.19% | 4.14% | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 75.00% | 5.98% | 4.45% | 12.68% |
| 2016 | 73.61% | 5.87% | 4.53% | 14.40% |
| 2017 | 75.10% | 5.49% | 3.81% | 13.47% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 5.18% | 3.84% | 13.90% |
| 2019 | 71.38% | 5.37% | 5.18% | 15.03% |
| 2020 | 67.94% | 7.65% | 4.14% | 15.39% |
| 2021 | 69.49% | 4.87% | 4.55% | 14.79% |
Shot peening operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white shot peening operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino shot peening operators have the lowest average salary at $42,637.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,158 |
| White | $44,301 |
| Black or African American | $43,577 |
| Asian | $43,745 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,637 |
Average shot peening operator age
See how the average age of shot peening operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shot peening operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 |
Shot peening operator age breakdown
The average age of shot peening operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the shot peening operator population.
Shot peening operator age breakdown
| Shot Peening Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Shot peening operator educational attainment
The most common degree for shot peening operators is high school diploma, with 57% of shot peening operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
Shot peening operators by degree level
| Shot peening operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
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Shot peening operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,127 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,506 |
Shot peening operator employment statistics
Company size where shot peening operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shot peening operators work.
Shot peening operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Shot peening operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for shot peening operators are manufacturing, transportation and finance.
Shot peening operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Transportation | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Shot peening operator turnover and employment statistics
Shot peening operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shot peening operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shot peening operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shot peening operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.77% |
| 2011 | 9.31% |
| 2012 | 5.79% |
| 2013 | 4.30% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 4.10% |
| 2016 | 3.78% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 2.90% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 5.66% |
| 2021 | 4.45% |
Average shot peening operator tenure
The average shot peening operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 shot peening operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Shot peening operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Shot peening operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shot peening 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Helper | 2.57% | 21,605 |
| Polish Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Quenching Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,605 |
| Automotive Machinist | 3.26% | 42,134 |
| Roll Setter | 3.27% | 2,861 |
| Shot Peening Operator | 5.87% | - |
| Buffing Machine Tender | 6.48% | 30,315 |
Similar shot peening operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Helper | 2.57% | 21,605 |
| Polish Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Quenching Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,605 |
| Automotive Machinist | 3.26% | 42,134 |
| Roll Setter | 3.27% | 2,861 |
| Buffing Machine Tender | 6.48% | 30,315 |
Foreign languages spoken by shot peening operators
- Hmong, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Shot peening operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hmong | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |