Tool builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool builder gender statistics
3.1% of tool builders are women and 96.9% of tool builders are men.
- Male, 96.9%
- Female, 3.1%
Tool builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.9% |
| Female | 3.1% |
Tool builder gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,886
Female income
$39,211
Tool builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool builder positions over time. Currently, 3.1% of tool builders are female.
Tool builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 2011 | 97.45% | 2.55% |
| 2012 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2013 | 93.73% | 6.27% |
| 2014 | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 2015 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2016 | 96.28% | 3.72% |
| 2017 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2018 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
| 2019 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2020 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2021 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
Tool builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool builders 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 Builder | 97% | 3% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Tool builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool builders is White, which makes up 84.4% of all tool builders. Comparatively, 6.7% of tool builders are Hispanic or Latino and 2.8% of tool builders are Unknown.
- White, 84.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Tool builder race
| Tool builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Tool builder race and ethnicity over time
See how tool builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.44% | 3.27% | 1.93% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 87.99% | 2.91% | 1.98% | 5.63% |
| 2012 | 86.79% | 3.64% | 1.36% | 7.34% |
| 2013 | 87.99% | 2.25% | 0.91% | 7.62% |
| 2014 | 87.89% | 3.03% | 1.17% | 6.09% |
| 2015 | 86.75% | 3.93% | 1.13% | 6.92% |
| 2016 | 89.85% | 2.29% | 2.10% | 4.89% |
| 2017 | 90.22% | 2.05% | 1.22% | 5.58% |
| 2018 | 89.98% | 1.97% | 1.66% | 4.99% |
| 2019 | 87.77% | 2.39% | 1.35% | 6.90% |
| 2020 | 86.95% | 2.39% | 2.25% | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 84.41% | 2.51% | 2.73% | 6.73% |
Tool builder wage gap by race
According to our data, white tool builders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tool builders have the lowest average salary at $42,657.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,791 |
| White | $45,765 |
| Black or African American | $42,657 |
| Asian | $43,617 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,658 |
Average tool builder age
See how the average age of tool builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tool builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 57 | |
| Asian | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
Tool builder age breakdown
The average age of tool builders is 40+ years years old, representing 90% of the tool builder population.
Tool builder age breakdown
| Tool Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 90% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 2% |
Tool builder educational attainment
The most common degree for tool builders is high school diploma, with 33% of tool builders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Tool builders by degree level
| Tool builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Tool builder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool builders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,440 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool builders earn a median annual income of $44,889 compared to $44,307 for tool builders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,307 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,889 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,440 |
Tool builder employment statistics
Most tool builders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tool builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tool builders work.
Tool builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Tool builder jobs by company type
Employees with the tool builder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tool builders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tool builder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 2% |
Tool builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for tool builders are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Tool builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Tool builder turnover and employment statistics
Tool builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool builder 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 builder tenure
The average tool builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 380 tool builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Tool builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Welder | 2.57% | 11,165 |
| Tool Builder | 2.99% | - |
| Cable Strander | 3.20% | 2,243 |
| Machinist Supervisor | 3.26% | 10,004 |
| Cold Roller | 3.27% | 789 |
| Process Control Programmer | 5.87% | 58,858 |
| Drill Bit Sharpener | 6.48% | 243 |
Similar tool builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Welder | 2.57% | 11,165 |
| Cable Strander | 3.20% | 2,243 |
| Machinist Supervisor | 3.26% | 10,004 |
| Cold Roller | 3.27% | 789 |
| Process Control Programmer | 5.87% | 58,858 |
| Drill Bit Sharpener | 6.48% | 243 |