Tool and die designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool and die designer gender statistics
4.5% of tool and die designers are women and 95.5% of tool and die designers are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Tool and die designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Tool and die designer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,491
Female income
$39,679
Tool and die designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool and die designer positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of tool and die designers are female.
Tool and die designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.01% | 7.99% |
| 2011 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2012 | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 2013 | 91.22% | 8.78% |
| 2014 | 93.80% | 6.20% |
| 2015 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2016 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2017 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2018 | 89.84% | 10.16% |
| 2019 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2020 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2021 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
Tool and die designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool and die designers 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% |
| Tool And Die Designer | 96% | 4% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Tool and die designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool and die designers is White, which makes up 84.8% of all tool and die designers. Comparatively, 6.5% of tool and die designers are Hispanic or Latino and 2.8% of tool and die designers are Unknown.
- White, 84.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.5%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tool and die designer race
| Tool and die designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tool and die designer race and ethnicity over time
See how tool and die designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool and die designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.79% | 3.19% | 1.91% | 5.64% |
| 2011 | 88.34% | 2.83% | 1.96% | 5.40% |
| 2012 | 87.14% | 3.56% | 1.35% | 7.11% |
| 2013 | 88.34% | 2.17% | 0.90% | 7.39% |
| 2014 | 88.24% | 2.95% | 1.16% | 5.86% |
| 2015 | 87.10% | 3.86% | 1.12% | 6.69% |
| 2016 | 90.20% | 2.21% | 2.08% | 4.66% |
| 2017 | 90.58% | 1.97% | 1.20% | 5.35% |
| 2018 | 90.33% | 1.89% | 1.64% | 4.76% |
| 2019 | 88.12% | 2.31% | 1.33% | 6.67% |
| 2020 | 87.31% | 2.31% | 2.24% | 4.66% |
| 2021 | 84.76% | 2.43% | 2.71% | 6.50% |
Tool and die designer wage gap by race
According to our data, white tool and die designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tool and die designers have the lowest average salary at $43,949.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,372 |
| White | $47,865 |
| Black or African American | $43,949 |
| Asian | $45,153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,204 |
Average tool and die designer age
See how the average age of tool and die designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tool and die designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 57 | |
| Asian | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
Tool and die designer age breakdown
The average age of tool and die designers is 40+ years years old, representing 90% of the tool and die designer population.
Tool and die designer age breakdown
| Tool And Die Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 90% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 2% |
Tool and die designer educational attainment
The most common degree for tool and die designers is associate degree, with 41% of tool and die designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Associate, 41%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Tool and die designers by degree level
| Tool and die designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Tool and die designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool and die designers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,724 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool and die designers earn a median annual income of $46,755 compared to $46,022 for tool and die designers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,022 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,755 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,724 |
Tool and die designer employment statistics
Most tool and die designers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tool and die designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tool and die designers work.
Tool and die designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Tool and die designer jobs by company type
Employees with the tool and die designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tool and die designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tool and die designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 1% |
Tool and die designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for tool and die designers are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Tool and die designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Tool and die designer turnover and employment statistics
Tool and die designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool and die designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool and die designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool and die designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.34% |
| 2011 | 6.45% |
| 2012 | 3.77% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 3.12% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 2.00% |
| 2017 | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 2.08% |
Average tool and die designer tenure
The average tool and die designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 312 tool and die designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool and die designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Tool and die designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool and die designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TIG Welder | 2.57% | 7,053 |
| Tool And Die Designer | 2.99% | - |
| Strip Tank Tender | 3.20% | 4,462 |
| Machinist Supervisor | 3.26% | 10,004 |
| Mangle Roll Operator | 3.27% | 26,286 |
| Cable Tool Operator | 5.87% | 37,008 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |
Similar tool and die designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| TIG Welder | 2.57% | 7,053 |
| Strip Tank Tender | 3.20% | 4,462 |
| Machinist Supervisor | 3.26% | 10,004 |
| Mangle Roll Operator | 3.27% | 26,286 |
| Cable Tool Operator | 5.87% | 37,008 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |
Foreign languages spoken by tool and die designers
The most common foreign language among tool and die designers is Dakota at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 33.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Dakota, 33.3%
- Japanese, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
Tool and die designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
