Tool sharpener demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool sharpener demographics by:
Tool sharpener gender statistics
0.0% of tool sharpeners are women and 100.0% of tool sharpeners are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Tool sharpener gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Tool sharpener gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,516
Female income
$34,585
Tool sharpener gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool sharpener positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of tool sharpeners are female.
Tool sharpener gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Tool sharpener related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool sharpeners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mechanic, welder, truck driver and engine lathe operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 30% | 63% |
| Solderer | 33% | 64% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 96% | 2% |
| Engine Lathe Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Mechanic, Welder, Truck Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Tool Sharpener | 100% | - |
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Tool sharpener demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool sharpeners is White, which makes up 59.7% of all tool sharpeners. Comparatively, 18.4% of tool sharpeners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of tool sharpeners are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Tool sharpener race
| Tool sharpener race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Tool sharpener race and ethnicity over time
See how tool sharpener racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool sharpener race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.57% | 4.12% | 2.06% | 4.12% |
| 2011 | 77.85% | 8.28% | 5.59% | 4.97% |
| 2012 | 63.63% | 10.94% | 5.62% | 17.78% |
| 2013 | 65.21% | 11.64% | 5.40% | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 64.05% | 11.48% | 5.68% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 63.86% | 11.01% | 5.55% | 17.39% |
| 2016 | 64.18% | 11.05% | 5.98% | 16.77% |
| 2017 | 63.45% | 10.13% | 6.43% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 64.20% | 10.84% | 6.52% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 64.65% | 11.63% | 5.65% | 16.24% |
| 2020 | 61.80% | 10.80% | 5.95% | 17.65% |
| 2021 | 59.71% | 10.61% | 6.69% | 18.37% |
Tool sharpener wage gap by race
According to our data, white tool sharpeners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tool sharpeners have the lowest average salary at $40,395.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,669 |
| White | $47,086 |
| Black or African American | $40,395 |
| Asian | $42,455 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,284 |
Average tool sharpener age
See how the average age of tool sharpeners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tool sharpener 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 sharpener age breakdown
The average age of tool sharpeners is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the tool sharpener population.
Tool sharpener age breakdown
| Tool Sharpener Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Tool sharpener educational attainment
The most common degree for tool sharpeners is high school diploma, with 31% of tool sharpeners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 31%
Tool sharpeners by degree level
| Tool sharpener degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 31% |
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Tool sharpener wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool sharpeners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,007 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool sharpeners earn a median annual income of $42,805 compared to $42,447 for tool sharpeners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,447 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,805 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,007 |
Tool sharpener turnover and employment statistics
Tool sharpener unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool sharpeners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool sharpener unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool sharpener 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 sharpener tenure
The average tool sharpener stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 tool sharpeners resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool sharpener tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Tool sharpener LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool sharpeners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MIG Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Die Assembler | 2.99% | 18,620 |
| Tool Sharpener | 3.20% | - |
| Machinist/Machine Builder | 3.26% | 41,962 |
| Forging Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,454 |
| Mill Control Operator | 5.87% | 57,194 |
| Brick Setter Operator | 6.48% | 31,837 |
Similar tool sharpener jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| MIG Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Die Assembler | 2.99% | 18,620 |
| Machinist/Machine Builder | 3.26% | 41,962 |
| Forging Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,454 |
| Mill Control Operator | 5.87% | 57,194 |
| Brick Setter Operator | 6.48% | 31,837 |