Tool dresser demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool dresser gender statistics
3.7% of tool dressers are women and 96.3% of tool dressers are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Tool dresser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Tool dresser gender pay gap
Women earn 77¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,255
Female income
$41,210
Tool dresser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool dresser positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of tool dressers are female.
Tool dresser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.01% | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 99.03% | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 96.09% | 3.91% |
| 2013 | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 2014 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2015 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2016 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| 2017 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2018 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2019 | 96.03% | 3.97% |
| 2020 | 96.31% | 3.69% |
| 2021 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
Tool dresser related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool dressers 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 Dresser | 96% | 4% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Tool dresser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool dressers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all tool dressers. Comparatively, 18.4% of tool dressers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of tool dressers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Tool dresser race
| Tool dresser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Tool dresser race and ethnicity over time
See how tool dresser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool dresser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.57% | 4.12% | 2.06% | 4.12% |
| 2011 | 77.85% | 8.28% | 5.59% | 4.97% |
| 2012 | 63.63% | 10.94% | 5.62% | 17.78% |
| 2013 | 65.21% | 11.64% | 5.40% | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 64.05% | 11.48% | 5.68% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 63.86% | 11.01% | 5.55% | 17.39% |
| 2016 | 64.18% | 11.05% | 5.98% | 16.77% |
| 2017 | 63.45% | 10.13% | 6.43% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 64.20% | 10.84% | 6.52% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 64.65% | 11.63% | 5.65% | 16.24% |
| 2020 | 61.80% | 10.80% | 5.95% | 17.65% |
| 2021 | 59.71% | 10.61% | 6.69% | 18.37% |
Tool dresser wage gap by race
According to our data, white tool dressers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tool dressers have the lowest average salary at $49,976.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,941 |
| White | $60,455 |
| Black or African American | $49,976 |
| Asian | $53,159 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,345 |
Average tool dresser age
See how the average age of tool dressers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tool dresser 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 |
Tool dresser age breakdown
The average age of tool dressers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the tool dresser population.
Tool dresser age breakdown
| Tool Dresser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Tool dresser educational attainment
The most common degree for tool dressers is high school diploma, with 50% of tool dressers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Master's, 17%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 17%
Tool dressers by degree level
| Tool dresser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
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Tool dresser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool dressers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $60,329 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool dressers earn a median annual income of $53,704 compared to $53,147 for tool dressers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,147 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,704 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,329 |
Tool dresser turnover and employment statistics
Tool dresser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool dressers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool dresser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool dresser 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 tool dresser tenure
The average tool dresser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 tool dressers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool dresser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 48% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Tool dresser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool dressers 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 Helper | 2.57% | 21,605 |
| Mold Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 13,479 |
| Tool Dresser | 3.20% | - |
| Rocket Motor Mechanic | 3.26% | 34,139 |
| Hot Mill Roller | 3.27% | 1,613 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Jet Blade Polisher | 6.48% | 372 |
Similar tool dresser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Helper | 2.57% | 21,605 |
| Mold Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 13,479 |
| Rocket Motor Mechanic | 3.26% | 34,139 |
| Hot Mill Roller | 3.27% | 1,613 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Jet Blade Polisher | 6.48% | 372 |