Tool grinder demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool grinder gender statistics
5.6% of tool grinders are women and 94.4% of tool grinders are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Tool grinder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Tool grinder gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,184
Female income
$37,499
Tool grinder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool grinder positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of tool grinders are female.
Tool grinder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.50% | 1.50% |
| 2011 | 98.53% | 1.47% |
| 2012 | 94.14% | 5.86% |
| 2013 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2014 | 94.82% | 5.18% |
| 2015 | 94.50% | 5.50% |
| 2016 | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 2017 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2018 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2019 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
| 2020 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Tool grinder related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool 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% |
| Tool Grinder | 94% | 6% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Tool grinder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool grinders is White, which makes up 65.9% of all tool grinders. Comparatively, 13.7% of tool grinders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of tool grinders are Black or African American.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tool grinder race
| Tool grinder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tool grinder race and ethnicity over time
See how tool grinder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool grinder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.77% | 2.35% | 2.02% | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 84.05% | 6.51% | 5.55% | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 69.83% | 9.17% | 5.58% | 13.06% |
| 2013 | 71.41% | 9.87% | 5.35% | 11.43% |
| 2014 | 70.25% | 9.71% | 5.63% | 12.22% |
| 2015 | 70.06% | 9.24% | 5.50% | 12.67% |
| 2016 | 70.38% | 9.28% | 5.93% | 12.06% |
| 2017 | 69.65% | 8.36% | 6.38% | 13.43% |
| 2018 | 70.40% | 9.07% | 6.47% | 11.94% |
| 2019 | 70.85% | 9.86% | 5.60% | 11.52% |
| 2020 | 68.00% | 9.03% | 5.91% | 12.93% |
| 2021 | 65.91% | 8.84% | 6.64% | 13.66% |
Tool grinder wage gap by race
According to our data, white tool grinders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tool grinders have the lowest average salary at $40,238.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,809 |
| White | $43,138 |
| Black or African American | $40,238 |
| Asian | $41,157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,638 |
Average tool grinder age
See how the average age of tool grinders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tool 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 |
Tool grinder age breakdown
The average age of tool grinders is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the tool grinder population.
Tool grinder age breakdown
| Tool Grinder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Tool grinder educational attainment
The most common degree for tool grinders is high school diploma, with 45% of tool grinders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Tool grinders by degree level
| Tool grinder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Tool grinder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool grinders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,105 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool grinders earn a median annual income of $41,310 compared to $41,153 for tool grinders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,153 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,310 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,105 |
Tool grinder employment statistics
Most tool grinders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tool grinders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tool grinders work.
Tool grinder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Tool grinder jobs by company type
Employees with the tool grinder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tool grinders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tool grinder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 2% |
Tool grinder jobs by industry
The most common industries for tool grinders are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Tool grinder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Tool grinder turnover and employment statistics
Tool grinder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool grinders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool grinder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool 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 tool grinder tenure
The average tool grinder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 361 tool grinders resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool grinder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Tool grinder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Robot Operator | 2.57% | 53,309 |
| Metal Die Finisher | 2.99% | 5,623 |
| Tool Grinder | 3.20% | - |
| Metal Machinist | 3.26% | 11,655 |
| Straightening Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,859 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Swing Grinder | 6.48% | 717 |
Similar tool grinder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Robot Operator | 2.57% | 53,309 |
| Metal Die Finisher | 2.99% | 5,623 |
| Metal Machinist | 3.26% | 11,655 |
| Straightening Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,859 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Swing Grinder | 6.48% | 717 |