Surface grinder demographics and statistics in the US
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Surface grinder gender statistics
7.2% of surface grinders are women and 92.8% of surface grinders are men.
- Male, 92.8%
- Female, 7.2%
Surface grinder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.8% |
| Female | 7.2% |
Surface grinder gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,556
Female income
$36,399
Surface grinder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surface grinder positions over time. Currently, 7.2% of surface grinders are female.
Surface grinder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2011 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 92.37% | 7.63% |
| 2013 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2014 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2015 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2016 | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 2017 | 92.75% | 7.25% |
| 2018 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2019 | 92.25% | 7.75% |
| 2020 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 92.75% | 7.25% |
Surface grinder related jobs gender ratio
We compared surface 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% |
| Surface Grinder | 93% | 7% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Surface grinder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surface grinders is White, which makes up 64.0% of all surface grinders. Comparatively, 14.0% of surface grinders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of surface grinders are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Surface grinder race
| Surface grinder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Surface grinder race and ethnicity over time
See how surface grinder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surface grinder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.84% | 2.29% | 3.15% | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 82.11% | 6.45% | 6.68% | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 67.90% | 9.11% | 6.71% | 13.40% |
| 2013 | 69.48% | 9.80% | 6.48% | 11.78% |
| 2014 | 68.32% | 9.64% | 6.76% | 12.56% |
| 2015 | 68.12% | 9.17% | 6.64% | 13.02% |
| 2016 | 68.45% | 9.22% | 7.07% | 12.40% |
| 2017 | 67.71% | 8.29% | 7.52% | 13.77% |
| 2018 | 68.47% | 9.00% | 7.61% | 12.28% |
| 2019 | 68.91% | 9.80% | 6.74% | 11.86% |
| 2020 | 66.07% | 8.96% | 7.04% | 13.27% |
| 2021 | 63.98% | 8.77% | 7.77% | 14.00% |
Surface grinder wage gap by race
According to our data, white surface grinders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american surface grinders have the lowest average salary at $39,484.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,131 |
| White | $42,784 |
| Black or African American | $39,484 |
| Asian | $40,526 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,937 |
Average surface grinder age
See how the average age of surface grinders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Surface grinder 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 |
Surface grinder age breakdown
The average age of surface grinders is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the surface grinder population.
Surface grinder age breakdown
| Surface Grinder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Surface grinder educational attainment
The most common degree for surface grinders is high school diploma, with 41% of surface grinders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Surface grinders by degree level
| Surface grinder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Surface grinder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, surface grinders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,747 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, surface grinders earn a median annual income of $40,700 compared to $40,522 for surface grinders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,522 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,700 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,747 |
Surface grinder employment statistics
Most surface grinders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where surface grinders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surface grinders work.
Surface grinder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Surface grinder jobs by company type
Employees with the surface grinder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most surface grinders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Surface grinder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 3% |
Surface grinder jobs by industry
The most common industries for surface grinders are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Surface grinder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Surface grinder turnover and employment statistics
Surface grinder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surface grinders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surface grinder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surface grinder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.80% |
| 2011 | 11.36% |
| 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 surface grinder tenure
The average surface grinder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 535 surface grinders resumes in Zippia's database.
Surface grinder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Surface grinder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surface 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Welder | 2.57% | 10,114 |
| Die Mechanic | 2.99% | 34,815 |
| Surface Grinder | 3.20% | - |
| Machine Fitter | 3.26% | 31,792 |
| Scarfing Machine Operator | 3.27% | 53,770 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Belt Polisher | 6.48% | 353 |
Similar surface grinder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Welder | 2.57% | 10,114 |
| Die Mechanic | 2.99% | 34,815 |
| Machine Fitter | 3.26% | 31,792 |
| Scarfing Machine Operator | 3.27% | 53,770 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Belt Polisher | 6.48% | 353 |
Foreign languages spoken by surface grinders
The most common foreign language among surface grinders is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 20.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Polish, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Surface grinder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Polish | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |