Auto welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto welder gender statistics
34.2% of auto welders are women and 65.8% of auto welders are men.
- Male, 65.8%
- Female, 34.2%
Auto welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.8% |
| Female | 34.2% |
Auto welder gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,433
Female income
$33,772
Auto welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto welder positions over time. Currently, 34.2% of auto welders are female.
Auto welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.04% | 33.96% |
| 2011 | 66.60% | 33.40% |
| 2012 | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 2013 | 65.11% | 34.89% |
| 2014 | 65.92% | 34.08% |
| 2015 | 68.04% | 31.96% |
| 2016 | 67.27% | 32.73% |
| 2017 | 66.60% | 33.40% |
| 2018 | 63.78% | 36.22% |
| 2019 | 62.77% | 37.23% |
| 2020 | 62.92% | 37.08% |
| 2021 | 65.83% | 34.17% |
Auto welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto welders 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% |
| Auto Welder | 66% | 34% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Auto welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto welders is White, which makes up 65.5% of all auto welders. Comparatively, 16.8% of auto welders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of auto welders are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Auto welder race
| Auto welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Auto welder race and ethnicity over time
See how auto welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.26% | 10.27% | 3.30% | 14.56% |
| 2011 | 69.80% | 10.13% | 2.78% | 14.19% |
| 2012 | 70.04% | 10.14% | 2.85% | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 69.62% | 10.10% | 2.90% | 14.72% |
| 2014 | 69.67% | 10.43% | 2.67% | 14.64% |
| 2015 | 68.90% | 10.15% | 2.68% | 15.32% |
| 2016 | 69.30% | 10.36% | 2.83% | 14.71% |
| 2017 | 69.94% | 9.05% | 2.88% | 14.86% |
| 2018 | 70.17% | 8.99% | 2.57% | 15.05% |
| 2019 | 70.48% | 9.15% | 2.87% | 14.70% |
| 2020 | 67.63% | 9.58% | 2.40% | 15.00% |
| 2021 | 65.50% | 9.46% | 2.88% | 16.84% |
Auto welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white auto welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american auto welders have the lowest average salary at $37,755.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,092 |
| White | $40,465 |
| Black or African American | $37,755 |
| Asian | $40,198 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,715 |
Average auto welder age
See how the average age of auto welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto welder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 46.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 39 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 |
Auto welder age breakdown
The average age of auto welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the auto welder population.
Auto welder age breakdown
| Auto Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Auto welder educational attainment
The most common degree for auto welders is high school diploma, with 47% of auto welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 28%
- Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Auto welders by degree level
| Auto welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Auto welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auto welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,364 annually. With a Associate degree, auto welders earn a median annual income of $40,734 compared to $39,567 for auto welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,567 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,364 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,734 |
Auto welder employment statistics
Company size where auto welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto welders work.
Auto welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Auto welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for auto welders are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Auto welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Automotive | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Auto welder turnover and employment statistics
Auto welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto welder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.84% |
| 2011 | 12.42% |
| 2012 | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 6.41% |
| 2016 | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 4.83% |
| 2020 | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 6.82% |
Average auto welder tenure
The average auto welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 122 auto welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Auto welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto welders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Tool Repairer | 2.99% | 11,535 |
| Cage Maker, Machine | 3.20% | 37,395 |
| Machinist | 3.26% | 15,448 |
| Medart Operator | 3.27% | 26,197 |
| Automation Machine Operator | 5.87% | 72,674 |
| Hob Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar auto welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Repairer | 2.99% | 11,535 |
| Cage Maker, Machine | 3.20% | 37,395 |
| Machinist | 3.26% | 15,448 |
| Medart Operator | 3.27% | 26,197 |
| Automation Machine Operator | 5.87% | 72,674 |
| Hob Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |