Steel cutter demographics and statistics in the US
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Steel cutter gender statistics
7.2% of steel cutters are women and 92.8% of steel cutters are men.
- Male, 92.8%
- Female, 7.2%
Steel cutter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.8% |
| Female | 7.2% |
Steel cutter gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,257
Female income
$29,291
Steel cutter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steel cutter positions over time. Currently, 7.2% of steel cutters are female.
Steel cutter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2011 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2012 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2013 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2014 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2015 | 93.44% | 6.56% |
| 2016 | 93.22% | 6.78% |
| 2017 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2018 | 92.17% | 7.83% |
| 2019 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
| 2020 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2021 | 92.80% | 7.20% |
Steel cutter related jobs gender ratio
We compared steel cutters 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 Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Steel cutter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steel cutters is White, which makes up 63.5% of all steel cutters. Comparatively, 17.6% of steel cutters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of steel cutters are Black or African American.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Steel cutter race
| Steel cutter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Steel cutter race and ethnicity over time
See how steel cutter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steel cutter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.21% | 11.09% | 3.30% | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 67.76% | 10.95% | 2.78% | 14.98% |
| 2012 | 68.00% | 10.95% | 2.85% | 14.33% |
| 2013 | 67.57% | 10.92% | 2.90% | 15.51% |
| 2014 | 67.63% | 11.25% | 2.67% | 15.43% |
| 2015 | 66.86% | 10.97% | 2.68% | 16.12% |
| 2016 | 67.25% | 11.17% | 2.83% | 15.50% |
| 2017 | 67.90% | 9.87% | 2.88% | 15.65% |
| 2018 | 68.12% | 9.80% | 2.56% | 15.84% |
| 2019 | 68.43% | 9.96% | 2.87% | 15.49% |
| 2020 | 65.59% | 10.39% | 2.40% | 15.79% |
| 2021 | 63.46% | 10.28% | 2.88% | 17.63% |
Steel cutter wage gap by race
According to our data, white steel cutters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american steel cutters have the lowest average salary at $33,470.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,893 |
| White | $36,364 |
| Black or African American | $33,470 |
| Asian | $36,077 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,559 |
Average steel cutter age
See how the average age of steel cutters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Steel cutter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 46.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 39 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 |
Steel cutter age breakdown
The average age of steel cutters is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the steel cutter population.
Steel cutter age breakdown
| Steel Cutter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Steel cutter educational attainment
The most common degree for steel cutters is high school diploma, with 49% of steel cutters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 23% and diploma degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Diploma, 23%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Steel cutters by degree level
| Steel cutter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Diploma | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Steel cutter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steel cutters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,415 annually. With a Associate degree, steel cutters earn a median annual income of $36,653 compared to $35,400 for steel cutters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,400 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,415 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,653 |
Steel cutter employment statistics
Company size where steel cutters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steel cutters work.
Steel cutter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Steel cutter jobs by industry
The most common industries for steel cutters are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Steel cutter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Construction | 21% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Steel cutter turnover and employment statistics
Steel cutter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steel cutters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steel cutter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steel cutter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.84% |
| 2011 | 12.42% |
| 2012 | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 6.41% |
| 2016 | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 4.83% |
| 2020 | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 6.82% |
Average steel cutter tenure
The average steel cutter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 steel cutters resumes in Zippia's database.
Steel cutter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Steel cutter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steel cutters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Cutter | 2.57% | - |
| Tool Setter Apprentice | 2.99% | 15,585 |
| Die Caster | 3.20% | 1,283 |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machinist | 3.26% | 32,345 |
| Metal Drawer | 3.27% | 2,647 |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Bottom Sander | 6.48% | 76 |
Similar steel cutter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Setter Apprentice | 2.99% | 15,585 |
| Die Caster | 3.20% | 1,283 |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machinist | 3.26% | 32,345 |
| Metal Drawer | 3.27% | 2,647 |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Bottom Sander | 6.48% | 76 |
Foreign languages spoken by steel cutters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Steel cutter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |