Blacksmith apprentice demographics and statistics in the US
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Blacksmith apprentice gender statistics
8.8% of blacksmith apprentices are women and 91.2% of blacksmith apprentices are men.
- Male, 91.2%
- Female, 8.8%
Blacksmith apprentice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.2% |
| Female | 8.8% |
Blacksmith apprentice gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,355
Female income
$32,451
Blacksmith apprentice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in blacksmith apprentice positions over time. Currently, 8.8% of blacksmith apprentices are female.
Blacksmith apprentice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.29% | 9.71% |
| 2011 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 90.77% | 9.23% |
| 2013 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2014 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2015 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2016 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2017 | 91.22% | 8.78% |
| 2018 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2019 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2020 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2021 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
Blacksmith apprentice related jobs gender ratio
We compared blacksmith apprentices 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% |
| Blacksmith Apprentice | 91% | 9% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Blacksmith apprentice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among blacksmith apprentices is White, which makes up 61.0% of all blacksmith apprentices. Comparatively, 14.9% of blacksmith apprentices are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of blacksmith apprentices are Asian.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Blacksmith apprentice race
| Blacksmith apprentice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Blacksmith apprentice race and ethnicity over time
See how blacksmith apprentice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Blacksmith apprentice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.63% | 9.06% | 10.50% | 12.82% |
| 2011 | 63.34% | 10.24% | 10.19% | 14.35% |
| 2012 | 64.93% | 9.36% | 9.14% | 14.34% |
| 2013 | 66.51% | 10.06% | 8.91% | 12.72% |
| 2014 | 65.35% | 9.90% | 9.19% | 13.50% |
| 2015 | 65.16% | 9.43% | 9.07% | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 65.48% | 9.48% | 9.50% | 13.34% |
| 2017 | 64.75% | 8.55% | 9.95% | 14.71% |
| 2018 | 65.50% | 9.26% | 10.04% | 13.22% |
| 2019 | 65.95% | 10.05% | 9.16% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 63.10% | 9.22% | 9.47% | 14.21% |
| 2021 | 61.01% | 9.03% | 10.20% | 14.94% |
Blacksmith apprentice wage gap by race
According to our data, white blacksmith apprentices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american blacksmith apprentices have the lowest average salary at $34,592.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,053 |
| White | $36,845 |
| Black or African American | $34,592 |
| Asian | $35,359 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,970 |
Average blacksmith apprentice age
See how the average age of blacksmith apprentices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Blacksmith apprentice age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Blacksmith apprentice age breakdown
The average age of blacksmith apprentices is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the blacksmith apprentice population.
Blacksmith apprentice age breakdown
| Blacksmith Apprentice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Blacksmith apprentice educational attainment
The most common degree for blacksmith apprentices is associate degree, with 35% of blacksmith apprentices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- Associate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Blacksmith apprentices by degree level
| Blacksmith apprentice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Blacksmith apprentice wage gap by degree level
According to the data, blacksmith apprentices with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,908 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, blacksmith apprentices earn a median annual income of $35,425 compared to $35,295 for blacksmith apprentices with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,295 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,425 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,908 |
Blacksmith apprentice employment statistics
Company size where blacksmith apprentices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where blacksmith apprentices work.
Blacksmith apprentice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 24% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
Blacksmith apprentice jobs by company type
Employees with the blacksmith apprentice job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most blacksmith apprentices prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Blacksmith apprentice jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 6% |
Blacksmith apprentice turnover and employment statistics
Blacksmith apprentice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for blacksmith apprentices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Blacksmith apprentice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Blacksmith apprentice unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.27% |
| 2011 | 10.55% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average blacksmith apprentice tenure
The average blacksmith apprentice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 blacksmith apprentices resumes in Zippia's database.
Blacksmith apprentice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Blacksmith apprentice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of blacksmith apprentices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Welder | 2.57% | 7,242 |
| Plastic Tool Maker | 2.99% | 14,497 |
| Blacksmith Apprentice | 3.20% | - |
| Manual Machinist | 3.26% | 9,149 |
| Bar Roller | 3.27% | 3,870 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Machine Finisher | 6.48% | 32,149 |
Similar blacksmith apprentice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Welder | 2.57% | 7,242 |
| Plastic Tool Maker | 2.99% | 14,497 |
| Manual Machinist | 3.26% | 9,149 |
| Bar Roller | 3.27% | 3,870 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Machine Finisher | 6.48% | 32,149 |