Tool repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool repairer demographics by:
Tool repairer gender statistics
5.2% of tool repairers are women and 94.8% of tool repairers are men.
- Male, 94.8%
- Female, 5.2%
Tool repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.8% |
| Female | 5.2% |
Tool repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,236
Female income
$34,566
Tool repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool repairer positions over time. Currently, 5.2% of tool repairers are female.
Tool repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.71% | 9.29% |
| 2011 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2012 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2014 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2015 | 91.77% | 8.23% |
| 2016 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2017 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2018 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2019 | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 2020 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2021 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
Tool repairer related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool repairers 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 Repairer | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Tool repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool repairers is White, which makes up 84.7% of all tool repairers. Comparatively, 6.5% of tool repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 2.8% of tool repairers are Unknown.
- White, 84.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.5%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Tool repairer race
| Tool repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Tool repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how tool repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.72% | 3.21% | 1.91% | 5.69% |
| 2011 | 88.27% | 2.85% | 1.97% | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 87.07% | 3.57% | 1.35% | 7.15% |
| 2013 | 88.27% | 2.18% | 0.90% | 7.43% |
| 2014 | 88.17% | 2.97% | 1.16% | 5.90% |
| 2015 | 87.03% | 3.87% | 1.12% | 6.74% |
| 2016 | 90.13% | 2.23% | 2.08% | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 90.50% | 1.98% | 1.20% | 5.39% |
| 2018 | 90.26% | 1.90% | 1.65% | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 88.05% | 2.33% | 1.33% | 6.72% |
| 2020 | 87.23% | 2.33% | 2.24% | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 84.69% | 2.45% | 2.71% | 6.55% |
Tool repairer wage gap by race
According to our data, white tool repairers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tool repairers have the lowest average salary at $38,724.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,119 |
| White | $42,576 |
| Black or African American | $38,724 |
| Asian | $39,904 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,954 |
Average tool repairer age
See how the average age of tool repairers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tool repairer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 57 | |
| Asian | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
Tool repairer age breakdown
The average age of tool repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 90% of the tool repairer population.
Tool repairer age breakdown
| Tool Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 90% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 2% |
Tool repairer educational attainment
The most common degree for tool repairers is high school diploma, with 52% of tool repairers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Tool repairers by degree level
| Tool repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Tool repairer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool repairers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,425 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool repairers earn a median annual income of $41,480 compared to $40,758 for tool repairers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,758 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,480 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,425 |
Tool repairer employment statistics
Most tool repairers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tool repairers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tool repairers work.
Tool repairer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Tool repairer jobs by company type
Employees with the tool repairer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tool repairers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tool repairer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 1% |
Tool repairer jobs by industry
The most common industries for tool repairers are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Tool repairer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Automotive | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Tool repairer turnover and employment statistics
Tool repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool repairer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.34% |
| 2011 | 6.45% |
| 2012 | 3.77% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 3.12% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 2.00% |
| 2017 | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 2.08% |
Average tool repairer tenure
The average tool repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 tool repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Tool repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool repairers 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 |
| Tool Repairer | 2.99% | - |
| Core Filer | 3.20% | 296 |
| Master Machinist | 3.26% | 17,439 |
| Extrusion Mechanic | 3.27% | 34,151 |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |
| Edge Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar tool repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Welder | 2.57% | 9,585 |
| Core Filer | 3.20% | 296 |
| Master Machinist | 3.26% | 17,439 |
| Extrusion Mechanic | 3.27% | 34,151 |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |
| Edge Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
