Trim line worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Trim line worker gender statistics
41.3% of trim line workers are women and 58.7% of trim line workers are men.
- Male, 58.7%
- Female, 41.3%
Trim line worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.7% |
| Female | 41.3% |
Trim line worker gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,586
Female income
$31,020
Trim line worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trim line worker positions over time. Currently, 41.3% of trim line workers are female.
Trim line worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.79% | 44.21% |
| 2011 | 55.21% | 44.79% |
| 2012 | 54.90% | 45.10% |
| 2013 | 56.71% | 43.29% |
| 2014 | 57.80% | 42.20% |
| 2015 | 57.90% | 42.10% |
| 2016 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
| 2017 | 58.05% | 41.95% |
| 2018 | 57.62% | 42.38% |
| 2019 | 57.88% | 42.12% |
| 2020 | 58.84% | 41.16% |
| 2021 | 58.73% | 41.27% |
Trim line worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared trim line workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Trim Line Worker | 59% | 41% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Trim line worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trim line workers is White, which makes up 56.8% of all trim line workers. Comparatively, 16.9% of trim line workers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of trim line workers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Trim line worker race
| Trim line worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Trim line worker race and ethnicity over time
See how trim line worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trim line worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.20% | 11.02% | 6.80% | 15.31% |
| 2011 | 62.78% | 12.75% | 6.48% | 15.26% |
| 2012 | 62.37% | 12.86% | 6.30% | 15.50% |
| 2013 | 63.13% | 12.03% | 6.65% | 15.45% |
| 2014 | 63.24% | 12.18% | 6.53% | 15.22% |
| 2015 | 61.94% | 12.89% | 6.54% | 15.55% |
| 2016 | 61.24% | 12.58% | 6.89% | 16.29% |
| 2017 | 61.01% | 13.39% | 6.82% | 15.89% |
| 2018 | 59.97% | 13.28% | 7.23% | 16.13% |
| 2019 | 60.85% | 13.44% | 7.38% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 59.74% | 11.86% | 7.43% | 15.82% |
| 2021 | 56.78% | 12.54% | 8.64% | 16.95% |
Trim line worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white trim line workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino trim line workers have the lowest average salary at $33,494.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,728 |
| White | $37,101 |
| Black or African American | $34,227 |
| Asian | $36,533 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,494 |
Average trim line worker age
See how the average age of trim line workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Trim line worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Trim line worker age breakdown
The average age of trim line workers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the trim line worker population.
Trim line worker age breakdown
| Trim Line Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Trim line worker educational attainment
The most common degree for trim line workers is high school diploma, with 59% of trim line workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Trim line workers by degree level
| Trim line worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Trim line worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, trim line workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,476 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, trim line workers earn a median annual income of $35,428 compared to $34,615 for trim line workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,615 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,428 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,476 |
Trim line worker employment statistics
Company size where trim line workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trim line workers work.
Trim line worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Trim line worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for trim line workers are manufacturing, automotive and retail.
Trim line worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Trim line worker turnover and employment statistics
Trim line worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trim line workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trim line worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trim line worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average trim line worker tenure
The average trim line worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 127 trim line workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Trim line worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Trim line worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trim line 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Rotor Assembler | 3.08% | 17,500 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Trim Line Worker | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar trim line worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Rotor Assembler | 3.08% | 17,500 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by trim line workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Trim line worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |