Tool machinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool machinist gender statistics
6.4% of tool machinists are women and 93.6% of tool machinists are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Tool machinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Tool machinist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,854
Female income
$49,651
Tool machinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool machinist positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of tool machinists are female.
Tool machinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 93.64% | 6.36% |
| 2012 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
| 2014 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2015 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2016 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2017 | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2019 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2020 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2021 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
Tool machinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool machinists 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 Machinist | 94% | 6% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Tool machinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool machinists is White, which makes up 71.4% of all tool machinists. Comparatively, 13.6% of tool machinists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of tool machinists are Asian.
- White, 71.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Tool machinist race
| Tool machinist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Tool machinist race and ethnicity over time
See how tool machinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool machinist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.62% | 5.61% | 4.97% | 12.08% |
| 2011 | 73.93% | 6.23% | 4.80% | 12.83% |
| 2012 | 75.30% | 5.93% | 4.94% | 12.34% |
| 2013 | 74.56% | 6.30% | 5.42% | 11.90% |
| 2014 | 76.11% | 5.13% | 4.40% | 12.96% |
| 2015 | 74.88% | 5.44% | 5.35% | 12.34% |
| 2016 | 74.76% | 5.19% | 5.34% | 13.11% |
| 2017 | 74.62% | 5.23% | 4.97% | 13.39% |
| 2018 | 75.42% | 4.95% | 5.26% | 12.64% |
| 2019 | 75.01% | 4.79% | 5.32% | 13.06% |
| 2020 | 71.78% | 5.98% | 5.25% | 12.61% |
| 2021 | 71.37% | 4.22% | 6.51% | 13.64% |
Tool machinist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tool machinists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tool machinists have the lowest average salary at $52,704.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,049 |
| White | $56,249 |
| Black or African American | $52,842 |
| Asian | $57,593 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,704 |
Average tool machinist age
See how the average age of tool machinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tool machinist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Tool machinist age breakdown
The average age of tool machinists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the tool machinist population.
Tool machinist age breakdown
| Tool Machinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Tool machinist educational attainment
The most common degree for tool machinists is associate degree, with 30% of tool machinists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 21%
Tool machinists by degree level
| Tool machinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 21% |
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Tool machinist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool machinists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $57,856 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool machinists earn a median annual income of $57,135 compared to $54,918 for tool machinists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,918 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,135 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,856 |
Tool machinist employment statistics
Company size where tool machinists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tool machinists work.
Tool machinist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Tool machinist jobs by industry
The most common industries for tool machinists are manufacturing, technology and automotive.
Tool machinist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Tool machinist turnover and employment statistics
Tool machinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool machinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool machinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool machinist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 6.29% |
| 2012 | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average tool machinist tenure
The average tool machinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 245 tool machinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool machinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Tool machinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool machinists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Welder | 2.57% | 9,585 |
| Die Trouble Shooter | 2.99% | 1,165 |
| Coremaker Apprentice | 3.20% | 5,779 |
| Tool Machinist | 3.26% | - |
| Steel Roller | 3.27% | 865 |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
| Finish Opener | 6.48% | 3,625 |
Similar tool machinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Welder | 2.57% | 9,585 |
| Die Trouble Shooter | 2.99% | 1,165 |
| Coremaker Apprentice | 3.20% | 5,779 |
| Steel Roller | 3.27% | 865 |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
| Finish Opener | 6.48% | 3,625 |
Foreign languages spoken by tool machinists
The most common foreign language among tool machinists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
Tool machinist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |
