Steel checker demographics and statistics in the US
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Steel checker gender statistics
15.4% of steel checkers are women and 84.6% of steel checkers are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Steel checker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Steel checker gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,170
Female income
$30,318
Steel checker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steel checker positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of steel checkers are female.
Steel checker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| 2011 | 83.25% | 16.75% |
| 2012 | 83.87% | 16.13% |
| 2013 | 85.43% | 14.57% |
| 2014 | 85.55% | 14.45% |
| 2015 | 84.76% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 85.16% | 14.84% |
| 2017 | 84.60% | 15.40% |
| 2018 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2019 | 83.65% | 16.35% |
| 2020 | 84.67% | 15.33% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
Steel checker related jobs gender ratio
We compared steel checkers 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% |
| Steel Checker | 85% | 15% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Steel checker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steel checkers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all steel checkers. Comparatively, 18.4% of steel checkers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of steel checkers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Steel checker race
| Steel checker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Steel checker race and ethnicity over time
See how steel checker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steel checker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.33% | 10.64% | 6.99% | 16.26% |
| 2011 | 62.04% | 11.81% | 6.67% | 17.79% |
| 2012 | 63.63% | 10.94% | 5.62% | 17.78% |
| 2013 | 65.21% | 11.64% | 5.40% | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 64.05% | 11.48% | 5.68% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 63.86% | 11.01% | 5.55% | 17.39% |
| 2016 | 64.18% | 11.05% | 5.98% | 16.77% |
| 2017 | 63.45% | 10.13% | 6.43% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 64.20% | 10.84% | 6.52% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 64.65% | 11.63% | 5.65% | 16.24% |
| 2020 | 61.80% | 10.80% | 5.95% | 17.65% |
| 2021 | 59.71% | 10.61% | 6.69% | 18.37% |
Steel checker wage gap by race
According to our data, white steel checkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american steel checkers have the lowest average salary at $33,866.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,650 |
| White | $37,777 |
| Black or African American | $33,866 |
| Asian | $35,176 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,509 |
Average steel checker age
See how the average age of steel checkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Steel checker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Steel checker age breakdown
The average age of steel checkers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the steel checker population.
Steel checker age breakdown
| Steel Checker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Steel checker educational attainment
The most common degree for steel checkers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of steel checkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
Steel checkers by degree level
| Steel checker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
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Steel checker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steel checkers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,887 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, steel checkers earn a median annual income of $35,290 compared to $35,066 for steel checkers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,066 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,290 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,887 |
Steel checker employment statistics
Company size where steel checkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steel checkers work.
Steel checker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Steel checker turnover and employment statistics
Steel checker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steel checkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steel checker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steel checker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.27% |
| 2011 | 10.55% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average steel checker tenure
The average steel checker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 steel checkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Steel checker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Steel checker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steel checkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Solderer | 2.57% | 2,646 |
| Gage Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Steel Checker | 3.20% | - |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Gang Punch Operator | 3.27% | 29,596 |
| Metalizer Operator | 5.87% | 49,799 |
| Plate Grinder | 6.48% | 753 |
Similar steel checker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Solderer | 2.57% | 2,646 |
| Gage Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Gang Punch Operator | 3.27% | 29,596 |
| Metalizer Operator | 5.87% | 49,799 |
| Plate Grinder | 6.48% | 753 |