Tool keeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool keeper gender statistics
14.3% of tool keepers are women and 85.7% of tool keepers are men.
- Male, 85.7%
- Female, 14.3%
Tool keeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.7% |
| Female | 14.3% |
Tool keeper gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,926
Female income
$39,233
Tool keeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool keeper positions over time. Currently, 14.3% of tool keepers are female.
Tool keeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.05% | 14.95% |
| 2011 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2012 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2013 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2014 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2015 | 86.29% | 13.71% |
| 2016 | 86.30% | 13.70% |
| 2017 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2018 | 86.53% | 13.47% |
| 2019 | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2020 | 86.27% | 13.73% |
| 2021 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
Tool keeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool keepers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Tool Keeper | 86% | 14% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Tool keeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool keepers is White, which makes up 58.0% of all tool keepers. Comparatively, 18.4% of tool keepers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of tool keepers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tool keeper race
| Tool keeper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tool keeper race and ethnicity over time
See how tool keeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool keeper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.74% | 14.06% | 4.02% | 15.02% |
| 2011 | 62.31% | 15.30% | 3.70% | 15.35% |
| 2012 | 62.39% | 15.28% | 3.70% | 15.52% |
| 2013 | 63.14% | 14.96% | 3.80% | 15.15% |
| 2014 | 62.45% | 15.13% | 3.83% | 15.43% |
| 2015 | 62.76% | 14.63% | 4.05% | 15.16% |
| 2016 | 61.56% | 14.86% | 3.98% | 15.94% |
| 2017 | 61.67% | 14.66% | 4.00% | 16.22% |
| 2018 | 61.99% | 13.55% | 4.41% | 16.78% |
| 2019 | 61.33% | 13.72% | 4.22% | 16.74% |
| 2020 | 59.50% | 13.56% | 4.70% | 16.86% |
| 2021 | 57.95% | 12.80% | 4.56% | 18.40% |
Tool keeper wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino tool keepers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown tool keepers have the lowest average salary at $40,424.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,424 |
| White | $40,658 |
| Black or African American | $40,681 |
| Asian | $41,059 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,820 |
Average tool keeper age
See how the average age of tool keepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tool keeper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Tool keeper age breakdown
The average age of tool keepers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the tool keeper population.
Tool keeper age breakdown
| Tool Keeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Tool keeper educational attainment
The most common degree for tool keepers is high school diploma, with 50% of tool keepers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 17%
Tool keepers by degree level
| Tool keeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 17% |
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Tool keeper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool keepers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,635 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool keepers earn a median annual income of $43,764 compared to $40,969 for tool keepers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,635 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,131 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,764 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,969 |
Tool keeper turnover and employment statistics
Tool keeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool keepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool keeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool keeper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average tool keeper tenure
The average tool keeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 tool keepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool keeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 11% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Tool keeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool keepers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Keeper | 6.40% | - |
| Mail Courier | 8.26% | 28,031 |
| Key Carrier | 9.48% | 82,534 |
| Parcel Post Clerk | 10.33% | 70,221 |
| Manufacturing Clerk | 10.63% | 93,467 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Police Dispatcher | 17.25% | 6,964 |
Similar tool keeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Courier | 8.26% | 28,031 |
| Key Carrier | 9.48% | 82,534 |
| Parcel Post Clerk | 10.33% | 70,221 |
| Manufacturing Clerk | 10.63% | 93,467 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Police Dispatcher | 17.25% | 6,964 |
Foreign languages spoken by tool keepers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tool keeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |