Wire drawer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wire drawer gender statistics
4.5% of wire drawers are women and 95.5% of wire drawers are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Wire drawer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Wire drawer gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,375
Female income
$47,689
Wire drawer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wire drawer positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of wire drawers are female.
Wire drawer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2011 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2012 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2013 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2016 | 95.52% | 4.48% |
| 2017 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2018 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
| 2019 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2020 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2021 | 95.52% | 4.48% |
Wire drawer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wire drawers 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% |
| Wire Drawer | 96% | 4% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Wire drawer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wire drawers is White, which makes up 65.5% of all wire drawers. Comparatively, 12.2% of wire drawers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of wire drawers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Wire drawer race
| Wire drawer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Wire drawer race and ethnicity over time
See how wire drawer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wire drawer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.77% | 11.81% | 5.71% | 10.59% |
| 2011 | 70.44% | 11.95% | 5.65% | 9.71% |
| 2012 | 69.11% | 11.92% | 5.73% | 11.21% |
| 2013 | 70.34% | 11.40% | 5.57% | 10.58% |
| 2014 | 69.59% | 11.38% | 5.49% | 11.14% |
| 2015 | 70.45% | 11.37% | 5.77% | 10.09% |
| 2016 | 69.31% | 11.45% | 5.78% | 10.93% |
| 2017 | 68.34% | 12.09% | 5.90% | 11.09% |
| 2018 | 69.85% | 11.07% | 6.06% | 10.64% |
| 2019 | 71.12% | 10.66% | 5.81% | 9.93% |
| 2020 | 68.32% | 10.66% | 6.77% | 9.95% |
| 2021 | 65.50% | 10.56% | 6.78% | 12.20% |
Wire drawer wage gap by race
According to our data, white wire drawers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wire drawers have the lowest average salary at $57,199.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,024 |
| White | $66,793 |
| Black or African American | $57,199 |
| Asian | $59,914 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,422 |
Average wire drawer age
See how the average age of wire drawers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wire drawer 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 |
Wire drawer age breakdown
The average age of wire drawers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the wire drawer population.
Wire drawer age breakdown
| Wire Drawer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Wire drawer educational attainment
The most common degree for wire drawers is high school diploma, with 58% of wire drawers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Wire drawers by degree level
| Wire drawer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Wire drawer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wire drawers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,725 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wire drawers earn a median annual income of $63,355 compared to $60,745 for wire drawers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,725 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,993 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,355 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,745 |
Wire drawer employment statistics
Company size where wire drawers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wire drawers work.
Wire drawer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Wire drawer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wire drawers are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Wire drawer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 51% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Wire drawer turnover and employment statistics
Wire drawer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wire drawers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wire drawer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wire drawer 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 wire drawer tenure
The average wire drawer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 153 wire drawers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wire drawer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Wire drawer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wire drawers 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 |
| Planting Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,498 |
| Wire Drawer | 4.90% | - |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Filteration Operator | 8.41% | 25,625 |
| Blender Helper | 8.89% | 13,703 |
| Film Processor | 15.21% | 6,151 |
Similar wire drawer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Liner Checker | 4.47% | 6,986 |
| Planting Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,498 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Filteration Operator | 8.41% | 25,625 |
| Blender Helper | 8.89% | 13,703 |
| Film Processor | 15.21% | 6,151 |