Tool grinder operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool grinder operator demographics by:
Tool grinder operator gender statistics
6.0% of tool grinder operators are women and 94.0% of tool grinder operators are men.
- Male, 94.0%
- Female, 6.0%
Tool grinder operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.0% |
| Female | 6.0% |
Tool grinder operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,934
Female income
$31,745
Tool grinder operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool grinder operator positions over time. Currently, 6.0% of tool grinder operators are female.
Tool grinder operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2011 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2012 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2013 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2014 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2015 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2016 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2017 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2018 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 93.58% | 6.42% |
| 2020 | 94.02% | 5.98% |
| 2021 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
Tool grinder operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool grinder operators 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 Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Tool grinder operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool grinder operators is White, which makes up 57.5% of all tool grinder operators. Comparatively, 17.6% of tool grinder operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of tool grinder operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Tool grinder operator race
| Tool grinder operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Tool grinder operator race and ethnicity over time
See how tool grinder operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool grinder operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.34% | 4.04% | 4.25% | 3.38% |
| 2011 | 75.62% | 8.19% | 7.78% | 4.22% |
| 2012 | 61.40% | 10.86% | 7.81% | 17.03% |
| 2013 | 62.98% | 11.55% | 7.58% | 15.41% |
| 2014 | 61.82% | 11.39% | 7.86% | 16.19% |
| 2015 | 61.63% | 10.92% | 7.74% | 16.65% |
| 2016 | 61.95% | 10.97% | 8.17% | 16.03% |
| 2017 | 61.22% | 10.04% | 8.62% | 17.40% |
| 2018 | 61.97% | 10.75% | 8.70% | 15.91% |
| 2019 | 62.42% | 11.55% | 7.83% | 15.49% |
| 2020 | 59.57% | 10.71% | 8.14% | 16.90% |
| 2021 | 57.48% | 10.52% | 8.87% | 17.63% |
Tool grinder operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,714 |
| White | $35,071 |
| Black or African American | $33,378 |
| Asian | $33,918 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,613 |
Average tool grinder operator age
See how the average age of tool grinder operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tool grinder operator 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 operator age breakdown
The average age of tool grinder operators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the tool grinder operator population.
Tool grinder operator age breakdown
| Tool Grinder Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Tool grinder operator educational attainment
The most common degree for tool grinder operators is bachelor's degree, with 36% of tool grinder operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 29% and diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Diploma, 29%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 14%
Tool grinder operators by degree level
| Tool grinder operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Diploma | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 14% |
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Tool grinder operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,916 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,008 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,052 |
Tool grinder operator employment statistics
Company size where tool grinder operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tool grinder operators work.
Tool grinder operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Tool grinder operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for tool grinder operators are manufacturing, transportation and energy.
Tool grinder operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Transportation | 17% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
Tool grinder operator turnover and employment statistics
Tool grinder operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool grinder operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool grinder operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool grinder operator 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 operator tenure
The average tool grinder operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 tool grinder operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool grinder operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Tool grinder operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool grinder operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Welder | 2.57% | 15,589 |
| Polish Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Tool Grinder Operator | 3.20% | - |
| Gear Machinist | 3.26% | 9,112 |
| Metal Drawer | 3.27% | 2,647 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
| Metal Buffer | 6.48% | 2,553 |
Similar tool grinder operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Welder | 2.57% | 15,589 |
| Polish Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Gear Machinist | 3.26% | 9,112 |
| Metal Drawer | 3.27% | 2,647 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
| Metal Buffer | 6.48% | 2,553 |
Foreign languages spoken by tool grinder operators
- Hmong, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Tool grinder operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hmong | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |