Silversmith demographics and statistics in the US
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Silversmith gender statistics
36.5% of silversmiths are women and 63.5% of silversmiths are men.
- Male, 63.5%
- Female, 36.5%
Silversmith gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.5% |
| Female | 36.5% |
Silversmith gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,806
Female income
$35,004
Silversmith gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in silversmith positions over time. Currently, 36.5% of silversmiths are female.
Silversmith gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.28% | 23.72% |
| 2011 | 69.05% | 30.95% |
| 2012 | 77.33% | 22.67% |
| 2013 | 74.41% | 25.59% |
| 2014 | 76.61% | 23.39% |
| 2015 | 74.29% | 25.71% |
| 2016 | 67.20% | 32.80% |
| 2017 | 67.60% | 32.40% |
| 2018 | 69.30% | 30.70% |
| 2019 | 67.32% | 32.68% |
| 2020 | 70.05% | 29.95% |
| 2021 | 63.54% | 36.46% |
Silversmith related jobs gender ratio
We compared silversmiths with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Silversmith | 64% | 36% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Silversmith demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among silversmiths is White, which makes up 61.8% of all silversmiths. Comparatively, 15.2% of silversmiths are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of silversmiths are Asian.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
Silversmith race
| Silversmith race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
Silversmith race and ethnicity over time
See how silversmith racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Silversmith race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.19% | 3.51% | 7.37% | 15.85% |
| 2011 | 59.43% | 5.23% | 11.68% | 14.23% |
| 2012 | 60.54% | 3.25% | 13.14% | 16.91% |
| 2013 | 57.67% | 4.92% | 10.00% | 18.68% |
| 2014 | 59.66% | 2.74% | 9.87% | 19.17% |
| 2015 | 60.16% | 2.87% | 11.87% | 16.67% |
| 2016 | 59.00% | 4.11% | 8.75% | 16.02% |
| 2017 | 63.40% | 3.39% | 7.74% | 15.83% |
| 2018 | 61.95% | 4.05% | 9.21% | 13.94% |
| 2019 | 67.06% | 2.59% | 10.14% | 13.86% |
| 2020 | 58.58% | 6.50% | 9.97% | 14.07% |
| 2021 | 61.83% | 2.29% | 12.16% | 15.23% |
Silversmith wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,497 |
| White | $36,634 |
| Black or African American | $39,310 |
| Asian | $40,412 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,391 |
Average silversmith age
See how the average age of silversmiths varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Silversmith age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 41 |
| Asian | 51 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 39 |
Silversmith age breakdown
The average age of silversmiths is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the silversmith population.
Silversmith age breakdown
| Silversmith Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Silversmith educational attainment
The most common degree for silversmiths is bachelor's degree, with 55% of silversmiths earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Silversmiths by degree level
| Silversmith degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Silversmith turnover and employment statistics
Silversmith unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for silversmiths between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Silversmith unemployment rate by year
| Year | Silversmith unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 3.80% |
| 2015 | 4.19% |
| 2016 | 3.32% |
| 2017 | 3.58% |
| 2018 | 1.90% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 6.86% |
Average silversmith tenure
The average silversmith stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 114 silversmiths resumes in Zippia's database.
Silversmith tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Silversmith LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of silversmiths 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shells Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Machine Operator-Lead Person | 4.75% | 94,846 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Huller Operator | 8.41% | 26,093 |
| Flat Screen Worker | 8.89% | 23,235 |
| Silversmith | 10.10% | - |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Similar silversmith jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shells Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Machine Operator-Lead Person | 4.75% | 94,846 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Huller Operator | 8.41% | 26,093 |
| Flat Screen Worker | 8.89% | 23,235 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by silversmiths
The most common foreign language among silversmiths is Navajo at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 14.3% and Thai is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Navajo, 42.9%
- Hmong, 14.3%
- Thai, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
Silversmith languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Navajo | 42.9% |
| Hmong | 14.3% |
| Thai | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |