Wood machinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Wood machinist gender statistics
5.7% of wood machinists are women and 94.3% of wood machinists are men.
- Male, 94.3%
- Female, 5.7%
Wood machinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.3% |
| Female | 5.7% |
Wood machinist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,379
Female income
$36,097
Wood machinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wood machinist positions over time. Currently, 5.7% of wood machinists are female.
Wood machinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2012 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2013 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2014 | 94.96% | 5.04% |
| 2015 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2016 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2017 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 2018 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2020 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2021 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
Wood machinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared wood machinists 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% |
| Wood Machinist | 94% | 6% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Wood machinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wood machinists is White, which makes up 77.3% of all wood machinists. Comparatively, 9.9% of wood machinists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of wood machinists are Asian.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Wood machinist race
| Wood machinist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Wood machinist race and ethnicity over time
See how wood machinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wood machinist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.51% | 4.46% | 4.07% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 79.82% | 5.07% | 3.90% | 9.06% |
| 2012 | 81.19% | 4.77% | 4.04% | 8.57% |
| 2013 | 80.45% | 5.15% | 4.52% | 8.13% |
| 2014 | 82.00% | 3.97% | 3.50% | 9.19% |
| 2015 | 80.77% | 4.29% | 4.45% | 8.57% |
| 2016 | 80.65% | 4.03% | 4.44% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 80.51% | 4.07% | 4.07% | 9.62% |
| 2018 | 81.31% | 3.80% | 4.36% | 8.87% |
| 2019 | 80.90% | 3.63% | 4.42% | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 77.67% | 4.83% | 4.36% | 8.84% |
| 2021 | 77.26% | 3.06% | 5.61% | 9.87% |
Wood machinist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wood machinists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wood machinists have the lowest average salary at $38,028.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,501 |
| White | $40,252 |
| Black or African American | $38,115 |
| Asian | $41,091 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,028 |
Average wood machinist age
See how the average age of wood machinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Wood machinist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Wood machinist age breakdown
The average age of wood machinists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the wood machinist population.
Wood machinist age breakdown
| Wood Machinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Wood machinist educational attainment
The most common degree for wood machinists is high school diploma, with 50% of wood machinists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 13%
Wood machinists by degree level
| Wood machinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 13% |
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Wood machinist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wood machinists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,255 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wood machinists earn a median annual income of $40,806 compared to $39,420 for wood machinists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,420 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,806 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,255 |
Wood machinist turnover and employment statistics
Wood machinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wood machinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wood machinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wood machinist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 6.29% |
| 2012 | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average wood machinist tenure
The average wood machinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 wood machinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Wood machinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Wood machinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wood machinists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Assistant | 2.57% | 8,347 |
| Die Builder | 2.99% | 4,002 |
| Casting Wheel Operator | 3.20% | 27,092 |
| Wood Machinist | 3.26% | - |
| Expander | 3.27% | 306 |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |
| Balance Screwhead Polisher | 6.48% | 235 |
Similar wood machinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Assistant | 2.57% | 8,347 |
| Die Builder | 2.99% | 4,002 |
| Casting Wheel Operator | 3.20% | 27,092 |
| Expander | 3.27% | 306 |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |
| Balance Screwhead Polisher | 6.48% | 235 |
Foreign languages spoken by wood machinists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wood machinist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |