Steel grinder demographics and statistics in the US
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Steel grinder gender statistics
5.2% of steel grinders are women and 94.8% of steel grinders are men.
- Male, 94.8%
- Female, 5.2%
Steel grinder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.8% |
| Female | 5.2% |
Steel grinder gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,422
Female income
$31,747
Steel grinder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steel grinder positions over time. Currently, 5.2% of steel grinders are female.
Steel grinder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2012 | 93.11% | 6.89% |
| 2013 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 2015 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2017 | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 2018 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2019 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2020 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2021 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
Steel grinder related jobs gender ratio
We compared steel grinders 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 Grinder | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Steel grinder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steel grinders is White, which makes up 69.5% of all steel grinders. Comparatively, 14.8% of steel grinders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of steel grinders are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Steel grinder race
| Steel grinder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Steel grinder race and ethnicity over time
See how steel grinder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steel grinder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.23% | 8.13% | 2.11% | 17.32% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 7.98% | 2.61% | 17.06% |
| 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 | 66.48% | 8.81% | 3.26% | 19.16% |
| 2019 | 73.24% | 7.05% | 2.35% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 67.31% | 6.25% | 4.81% | 17.31% |
| 2021 | 69.48% | 7.22% | 2.68% | 14.85% |
Steel grinder wage gap by race
According to our data, white steel grinders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino steel grinders have the lowest average salary at $32,095.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,374 |
| White | $32,872 |
| Black or African American | $32,103 |
| Asian | $32,676 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,095 |
Steel grinder age breakdown
The average age of steel grinders is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the steel grinder population.
Steel grinder age breakdown
| Steel Grinder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Steel grinder educational attainment
The most common degree for steel grinders is high school diploma, with 65% of steel grinders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 65%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 9%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Steel grinders by degree level
| Steel grinder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 65% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Steel grinder employment statistics
Most steel grinders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where steel grinders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steel grinders work.
Steel grinder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Steel grinder jobs by company type
Employees with the steel grinder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most steel grinders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Steel grinder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 83% |
Steel grinder jobs by industry
The most common industries for steel grinders are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Steel grinder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Steel grinder turnover and employment statistics
Steel grinder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steel grinders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steel grinder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steel grinder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.93% |
| 2011 | 11.51% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.57% |
Average steel grinder tenure
The average steel grinder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 148 steel grinders resumes in Zippia's database.
Steel grinder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Steel grinder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steel grinders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welder-Assembler | 2.57% | 26,070 |
| Tool Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 20,030 |
| Bushing Press Operator | 3.20% | 29,121 |
| Mechanist | 3.26% | 3,746 |
| Upset Operator | 3.27% | 29,817 |
| Lathe Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 30,437 |
| Steel Grinder | 6.48% | - |
Similar steel grinder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welder-Assembler | 2.57% | 26,070 |
| Tool Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 20,030 |
| Bushing Press Operator | 3.20% | 29,121 |
| Mechanist | 3.26% | 3,746 |
| Upset Operator | 3.27% | 29,817 |
| Lathe Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 30,437 |