Smelter demographics and statistics in the US
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Smelter gender statistics
10.9% of smelters are women and 89.1% of smelters are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Smelter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Smelter gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,551
Female income
$33,525
Smelter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in smelter positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of smelters are female.
Smelter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2012 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2014 | 97.72% | 2.28% |
| 2015 | 91.05% | 8.95% |
| 2016 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2017 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
| 2018 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2019 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2020 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2021 | 89.09% | 10.91% |
Smelter related jobs gender ratio
We compared smelters 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% |
| Smelter | 89% | 11% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Smelter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among smelters is White, which makes up 64.8% of all smelters. Comparatively, 16.7% of smelters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of smelters are Black or African American.
- White, 64.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Smelter race
| Smelter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Smelter race and ethnicity over time
See how smelter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Smelter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.48% | 13.00% | 1.97% | 11.66% |
| 2011 | 69.55% | 14.19% | 2.01% | 12.73% |
| 2012 | 77.90% | 6.50% | 1.29% | 10.68% |
| 2013 | 76.28% | 11.25% | 0.87% | 9.31% |
| 2014 | 72.96% | 9.31% | 2.20% | 14.02% |
| 2015 | 70.34% | 14.10% | 1.64% | 10.40% |
| 2016 | 74.56% | 10.11% | 1.65% | 10.49% |
| 2017 | 70.75% | 12.04% | 2.30% | 12.57% |
| 2018 | 69.01% | 10.07% | 3.15% | 16.10% |
| 2019 | 70.49% | 8.79% | 0.86% | 17.29% |
| 2020 | 76.93% | 7.38% | 1.90% | 10.40% |
| 2021 | 64.79% | 9.47% | 3.35% | 16.75% |
Smelter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian smelters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown smelters have the lowest average salary at $36,001.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,001 |
| White | $39,706 |
| Black or African American | $38,557 |
| Asian | $44,650 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,557 |
Smelter age breakdown
The average age of smelters is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the smelter population.
Smelter age breakdown
| Smelter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Smelter educational attainment
The most common degree for smelters is high school diploma, with 28% of smelters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Smelters by degree level
| Smelter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Smelter turnover and employment statistics
Smelter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for smelters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Smelter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Smelter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 7.95% |
Average smelter tenure
The average smelter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 smelters resumes in Zippia's database.
Smelter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Smelter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of smelters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Welder | 2.57% | 7,251 |
| Anode Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,612 |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machinist | 3.26% | 32,345 |
| Hot Mill Roller | 3.27% | 1,613 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Chrome Polisher | 6.48% | 229 |
| Smelter | 7.00% | - |
Similar smelter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Welder | 2.57% | 7,251 |
| Anode Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,612 |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machinist | 3.26% | 32,345 |
| Hot Mill Roller | 3.27% | 1,613 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Chrome Polisher | 6.48% | 229 |
Foreign languages spoken by smelters
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Smelter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |