Slitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Slitter gender statistics
20.9% of slitters are women and 79.1% of slitters are men.
- Male, 79.1%
- Female, 20.9%
Slitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.1% |
| Female | 20.9% |
Slitter gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,943
Female income
$29,697
Slitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in slitter positions over time. Currently, 20.9% of slitters are female.
Slitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.43% | 18.57% |
| 2011 | 77.30% | 22.70% |
| 2012 | 80.81% | 19.19% |
| 2013 | 81.63% | 18.37% |
| 2014 | 80.64% | 19.36% |
| 2015 | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| 2016 | 82.13% | 17.87% |
| 2017 | 82.53% | 17.47% |
| 2018 | 79.10% | 20.90% |
| 2019 | 79.11% | 20.89% |
| 2020 | 79.40% | 20.60% |
| 2021 | 79.07% | 20.93% |
Slitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared slitters 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% |
| Slitter | 79% | 21% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Slitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among slitters is White, which makes up 71.8% of all slitters. Comparatively, 13.4% of slitters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of slitters are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Slitter race
| Slitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Slitter race and ethnicity over time
See how slitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Slitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 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 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Slitter wage gap by race
According to our data, white slitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown slitters have the lowest average salary at $30,026.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,026 |
| White | $31,693 |
| Black or African American | $31,290 |
| Asian | $30,608 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,125 |
Average slitter age
See how the average age of slitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Slitter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Slitter age breakdown
The average age of slitters is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the slitter population.
Slitter age breakdown
| Slitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Slitter educational attainment
The most common degree for slitters is high school diploma, with 64% of slitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Slitters by degree level
| Slitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Slitter employment statistics
Company size where slitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where slitters work.
Slitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Slitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for slitters are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Slitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Slitter turnover and employment statistics
Slitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for slitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Slitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Slitter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average slitter tenure
The average slitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 261 slitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Slitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Slitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of slitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assembler Brazer | 2.57% | 17,528 |
| Slitter | 2.74% | - |
| Layout Mechanic | 3.20% | 33,812 |
| Woodworking Machinist | 3.26% | 9,126 |
| Pipe Straightener | 3.27% | 864 |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Key Sander | 6.48% | 9,355 |
Similar slitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assembler Brazer | 2.57% | 17,528 |
| Layout Mechanic | 3.20% | 33,812 |
| Woodworking Machinist | 3.26% | 9,126 |
| Pipe Straightener | 3.27% | 864 |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Key Sander | 6.48% | 9,355 |
Foreign languages spoken by slitters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Slitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
