Tool worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool worker gender statistics
19.0% of tool workers are women and 81.0% of tool workers are men.
- Male, 81.0%
- Female, 19.0%
Tool worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.0% |
| Female | 19.0% |
Tool worker gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,203
Female income
$26,607
Tool worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool worker positions over time. Currently, 19.0% of tool workers are female.
Tool worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.02% | 19.98% |
| 2011 | 80.13% | 19.87% |
| 2012 | 80.15% | 19.85% |
| 2013 | 80.59% | 19.41% |
| 2014 | 80.87% | 19.13% |
| 2015 | 81.57% | 18.43% |
| 2016 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2017 | 80.52% | 19.48% |
| 2018 | 82.16% | 17.84% |
| 2019 | 81.58% | 18.42% |
| 2020 | 80.67% | 19.33% |
| 2021 | 81.03% | 18.97% |
Tool worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Tool Worker | 81% | 19% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Tool worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool workers is White, which makes up 59.0% of all tool workers. Comparatively, 15.9% of tool workers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of tool workers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Tool worker race
| Tool worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Tool worker race and ethnicity over time
See how tool worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.30% | 13.38% | 6.77% | 14.27% |
| 2011 | 63.96% | 13.53% | 6.71% | 13.40% |
| 2012 | 62.64% | 13.50% | 6.79% | 14.90% |
| 2013 | 63.87% | 12.98% | 6.63% | 14.26% |
| 2014 | 63.12% | 12.96% | 6.55% | 14.82% |
| 2015 | 63.98% | 12.95% | 6.84% | 13.77% |
| 2016 | 62.84% | 13.03% | 6.84% | 14.62% |
| 2017 | 61.87% | 13.66% | 6.96% | 14.77% |
| 2018 | 63.38% | 12.64% | 7.13% | 14.33% |
| 2019 | 64.65% | 12.23% | 6.87% | 13.61% |
| 2020 | 61.85% | 12.24% | 7.83% | 13.63% |
| 2021 | 59.03% | 12.14% | 7.85% | 15.88% |
Tool worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white tool workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tool workers have the lowest average salary at $29,845.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,047 |
| White | $32,915 |
| Black or African American | $29,845 |
| Asian | $30,732 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,572 |
Average tool worker age
See how the average age of tool workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Tool worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Tool worker age breakdown
The average age of tool workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the tool worker population.
Tool worker age breakdown
| Tool Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Tool worker educational attainment
The most common degree for tool workers is master's degree, with 24% of tool workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Master's, 24%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Tool workers by degree level
| Tool worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Tool worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,033 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool workers earn a median annual income of $31,835 compared to $31,000 for tool workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,033 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,100 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,835 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,000 |
Tool worker employment statistics
Most tool workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tool workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tool workers work.
Tool worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Tool worker jobs by company type
Employees with the tool worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tool workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tool worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 65% |
Tool worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for tool workers are manufacturing, professional and education.
Tool worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Education | 14% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Tool worker turnover and employment statistics
Tool worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average tool worker tenure
The average tool worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 tool workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Tool worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liner Checker | 4.47% | 6,986 |
| Bread Wrapper | 4.75% | 1,052 |
| Tool Worker | 4.90% | - |
| Cup Operator | 7.84% | 30,274 |
| Filteration Operator | 8.41% | 25,625 |
| Hand Glove Cleaner | 8.89% | 39,647 |
| Certified Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 34,966 |
Similar tool worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Liner Checker | 4.47% | 6,986 |
| Bread Wrapper | 4.75% | 1,052 |
| Cup Operator | 7.84% | 30,274 |
| Filteration Operator | 8.41% | 25,625 |
| Hand Glove Cleaner | 8.89% | 39,647 |
| Certified Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 34,966 |
Foreign languages spoken by tool workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tool worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |