Tool specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool specialist gender statistics
10.4% of tool specialists are women and 89.6% of tool specialists are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Tool specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Tool specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,924
Female income
$73,790
Tool specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool specialist positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of tool specialists are female.
Tool specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.29% | 17.71% |
| 2011 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2012 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2013 | 80.74% | 19.26% |
| 2014 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2016 | 87.88% | 12.12% |
| 2017 | 90.96% | 9.04% |
| 2018 | 78.12% | 21.88% |
| 2019 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2020 | 87.07% | 12.93% |
| 2021 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
Tool specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool specialists 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 Specialist | 90% | 10% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Tool specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool specialists is White, which makes up 84.9% of all tool specialists. Comparatively, 6.4% of tool specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 2.8% of tool specialists are Unknown.
- White, 84.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tool specialist race
| Tool specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tool specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how tool specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.96% | 3.15% | 1.90% | 5.53% |
| 2011 | 88.51% | 2.79% | 1.96% | 5.29% |
| 2012 | 87.31% | 3.52% | 1.34% | 7.00% |
| 2013 | 88.51% | 2.13% | 0.89% | 7.28% |
| 2014 | 88.41% | 2.92% | 1.15% | 5.75% |
| 2015 | 87.27% | 3.82% | 1.11% | 6.58% |
| 2016 | 90.37% | 2.18% | 2.07% | 4.55% |
| 2017 | 90.74% | 1.93% | 1.19% | 5.24% |
| 2018 | 90.50% | 1.85% | 1.64% | 4.65% |
| 2019 | 88.29% | 2.28% | 1.32% | 6.56% |
| 2020 | 87.47% | 2.28% | 2.23% | 4.55% |
| 2021 | 84.93% | 2.40% | 2.70% | 6.39% |
Tool specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white tool specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tool specialists have the lowest average salary at $81,244.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,717 |
| White | $88,042 |
| Black or African American | $81,244 |
| Asian | $83,337 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,426 |
Average tool specialist age
See how the average age of tool specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tool specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 57 | |
| Asian | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
Tool specialist age breakdown
The average age of tool specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 90% of the tool specialist population.
Tool specialist age breakdown
| Tool Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 90% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 2% |
Tool specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for tool specialists is bachelor's degree, with 34% of tool specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Tool specialists by degree level
| Tool specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Tool specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool specialists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $89,527 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool specialists earn a median annual income of $86,118 compared to $84,846 for tool specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $84,846 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,118 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $89,527 |
Tool specialist employment statistics
Most tool specialists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tool specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tool specialists work.
Tool specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Tool specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the tool specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tool specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tool specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 2% |
Tool specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for tool specialists are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Tool specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Tool specialist turnover and employment statistics
Tool specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average tool specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 835 tool specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Tool specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool specialists 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 Specialist | 2.99% | - |
| Coating Line Worker | 3.20% | 65,179 |
| Development Mechanic | 3.26% | 78,985 |
| Wire Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,311 |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Brick Setter Operator | 6.48% | 31,837 |
Similar tool specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Welder | 2.57% | 9,585 |
| Coating Line Worker | 3.20% | 65,179 |
| Development Mechanic | 3.26% | 78,985 |
| Wire Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,311 |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Brick Setter Operator | 6.48% | 31,837 |
Foreign languages spoken by tool specialists
The most common foreign language among tool specialists is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
Tool specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
