Manufacturing Worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Manufacturing Worker demographics by:
Manufacturing Worker gender statistics
32.1% of manufacturing workers are women and 67.9% of manufacturing workers are men.
- Male, 67.9%
- Female, 32.1%
Manufacturing Worker gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.9% |
| Female | 32.1% |
Manufacturing Worker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$31,673
Female Income
$31,135
Manufacturing Worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in manufacturing worker positions over time. Currently, 32.1% of manufacturing workers are female.
Manufacturing Worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.01% | 26.99% |
| 2011 | 81.45% | 18.55% |
| 2012 | 74.57% | 25.43% |
| 2013 | 77.77% | 22.23% |
| 2014 | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 2015 | 76.54% | 23.46% |
| 2016 | 78.65% | 21.35% |
| 2017 | 71.52% | 28.48% |
| 2018 | 76.06% | 23.94% |
| 2019 | 71.88% | 28.12% |
| 2020 | 75.78% | 24.22% |
| 2021 | 67.85% | 32.15% |
Manufacturing Worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared manufacturing 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% |
| Manufacturing Worker | 68% | 32% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Manufacturing Worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among manufacturing workers is White, which makes up 61.2% of all manufacturing workers. Comparatively, 17.6% of manufacturing workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of manufacturing workers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Manufacturing Worker Race
| Manufacturing Worker Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Manufacturing Worker race and ethnicity over time
See how manufacturing worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Manufacturing Worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.64% | 11.23% | 4.42% | 17.29% |
| 2011 | 62.30% | 12.93% | 5.91% | 15.30% |
| 2012 | 65.70% | 10.40% | 5.30% | 14.41% |
| 2013 | 64.18% | 9.38% | 5.61% | 17.93% |
| 2014 | 64.65% | 10.59% | 7.18% | 14.91% |
| 2015 | 62.19% | 9.06% | 6.28% | 19.46% |
| 2016 | 62.57% | 11.08% | 5.94% | 16.68% |
| 2017 | 63.51% | 12.85% | 5.58% | 15.05% |
| 2018 | 66.20% | 9.40% | 4.61% | 16.35% |
| 2019 | 68.74% | 10.06% | 6.35% | 11.62% |
| 2020 | 67.18% | 7.58% | 3.97% | 13.26% |
| 2021 | 61.22% | 10.53% | 6.01% | 17.60% |
Manufacturing Worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white manufacturing workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american manufacturing workers have the lowest average salary at $31,372.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,478 |
| White | $32,094 |
| Black or African American | $31,372 |
| Asian | $31,770 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,655 |
Manufacturing Worker JOBS
Average manufacturing worker age
See how the average age of manufacturing workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Manufacturing Worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 50 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 46 |
Manufacturing Worker age breakdown
The average age of manufacturing workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the manufacturing worker population.
Manufacturing Worker age breakdown
| Manufacturing Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Manufacturing Worker educational attainment
The most common degree for manufacturing workers is high school diploma, with 45% of manufacturing workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Manufacturing Workers by degree level
| Manufacturing Worker Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Manufacturing Worker employment statistics
Most manufacturing workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where manufacturing workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where manufacturing workers work.
Manufacturing Worker jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Manufacturing Worker jobs by company type
Employees with the manufacturing worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most manufacturing workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Manufacturing Worker jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 76% |
Manufacturing Worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for manufacturing workers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Manufacturing Worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Manufacturing Worker turnover and employment statistics
Manufacturing Worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for manufacturing workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Manufacturing Worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Manufacturing Worker Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% |
| 2011 | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 13.03% |
Average manufacturing worker tenure
The average manufacturing worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 714 manufacturing workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Manufacturing Worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Manufacturing Worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of manufacturing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Line Inspector | 4.47% | 62,183 |
| Meat Stuffer | 4.75% | 7,830 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Vacuum Pan Operator | 8.41% | 25,788 |
| Manufacturing Worker | 8.89% | - |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Similar manufacturing worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Line Inspector | 4.47% | 62,183 |
| Meat Stuffer | 4.75% | 7,830 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Vacuum Pan Operator | 8.41% | 25,788 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by manufacturing workers
The most common foreign language among manufacturing workers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Kurdish, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Other, 8.3%
Manufacturing Worker languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Kurdish | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.3% |
