Small parts assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Small parts assembler gender statistics
44.4% of small parts assemblers are women and 55.6% of small parts assemblers are men.
- Male, 55.6%
- Female, 44.4%
Small parts assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.6% |
| Female | 44.4% |
Small parts assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,411
Female income
$29,894
Small parts assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in small parts assembler positions over time. Currently, 44.4% of small parts assemblers are female.
Small parts assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.68% | 52.32% |
| 2011 | 47.52% | 52.48% |
| 2012 | 49.49% | 50.51% |
| 2013 | 54.44% | 45.56% |
| 2014 | 49.76% | 50.24% |
| 2015 | 53.27% | 46.73% |
| 2016 | 54.18% | 45.82% |
| 2017 | 52.62% | 47.38% |
| 2018 | 51.03% | 48.97% |
| 2019 | 52.44% | 47.56% |
| 2020 | 53.77% | 46.23% |
| 2021 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
Small parts assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared small parts assemblers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Small Parts Assembler | 56% | 44% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Small parts assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among small parts assemblers is White, which makes up 68.5% of all small parts assemblers. Comparatively, 10.1% of small parts assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of small parts assemblers are Asian.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Small parts assembler race
| Small parts assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Small parts assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how small parts assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Small parts assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.55% | 11.02% | 7.12% | 9.23% |
| 2011 | 71.76% | 11.30% | 7.05% | 7.89% |
| 2012 | 69.46% | 12.25% | 6.45% | 9.51% |
| 2013 | 72.13% | 10.25% | 6.04% | 9.18% |
| 2014 | 69.63% | 9.90% | 9.42% | 9.61% |
| 2015 | 73.26% | 8.93% | 7.47% | 8.72% |
| 2016 | 70.72% | 9.70% | 8.45% | 9.78% |
| 2017 | 70.76% | 10.59% | 7.63% | 9.13% |
| 2018 | 72.33% | 9.18% | 6.31% | 10.27% |
| 2019 | 68.74% | 11.59% | 10.69% | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 64.84% | 7.49% | 10.31% | 13.60% |
| 2021 | 68.46% | 9.02% | 9.50% | 10.05% |
Small parts assembler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian small parts assemblers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino small parts assemblers have the lowest average salary at $31,049.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,375 |
| White | $31,597 |
| Black or African American | $31,313 |
| Asian | $31,724 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,049 |
Average small parts assembler age
See how the average age of small parts assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Small parts assembler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 58 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5 | 50 |
Small parts assembler age breakdown
The average age of small parts assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the small parts assembler population.
Small parts assembler age breakdown
| Small Parts Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Small parts assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for small parts assemblers is high school diploma, with 41% of small parts assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 15%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Small parts assemblers by degree level
| Small parts assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Small parts assembler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,396 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,331 |
Small parts assembler employment statistics
Most small parts assemblers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where small parts assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where small parts assemblers work.
Small parts assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Small parts assembler jobs by company type
Employees with the small parts assembler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most small parts assemblers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Small parts assembler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 1% |
Small parts assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for small parts assemblers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Small parts assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Small parts assembler turnover and employment statistics
Small parts assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for small parts assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Small parts assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Small parts assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.04% |
| 2017 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 5.81% |
Average small parts assembler tenure
The average small parts assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 327 small parts assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Small parts assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Small parts assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of small parts assemblers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Regulator Assembler | 3.41% | 18,896 |
| Motorcycle Fabricator | 3.66% | 1,621 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Small Parts Assembler | 6.00% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar small parts assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Regulator Assembler | 3.41% | 18,896 |
| Motorcycle Fabricator | 3.66% | 1,621 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by small parts assemblers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Small parts assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
