Blacksmith demographics and statistics in the US
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Blacksmith gender statistics
16.9% of blacksmiths are women and 83.1% of blacksmiths are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Blacksmith gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Blacksmith gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,756
Female income
$33,486
Blacksmith gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in blacksmith positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of blacksmiths are female.
Blacksmith gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2011 | 87.58% | 12.42% |
| 2012 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
| 2013 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 2014 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2015 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2016 | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 2017 | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2018 | 84.69% | 15.31% |
| 2019 | 86.92% | 13.08% |
| 2020 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2021 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
Blacksmith related jobs gender ratio
We compared blacksmiths with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Blacksmith | 83% | 17% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Blacksmith demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among blacksmiths is White, which makes up 69.1% of all blacksmiths. Comparatively, 12.2% of blacksmiths are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of blacksmiths are Asian.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Blacksmith race
| Blacksmith race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Blacksmith race and ethnicity over time
See how blacksmith racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Blacksmith race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.96% | 4.80% | 9.27% | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 77.39% | 4.95% | 6.73% | 9.46% |
| 2012 | 77.11% | 4.06% | 8.03% | 8.99% |
| 2013 | 76.19% | 5.03% | 7.84% | 9.04% |
| 2014 | 74.78% | 5.11% | 8.74% | 9.37% |
| 2015 | 74.61% | 5.61% | 8.19% | 10.07% |
| 2016 | 73.69% | 4.80% | 8.88% | 10.08% |
| 2017 | 72.98% | 4.30% | 9.53% | 11.10% |
| 2018 | 72.96% | 4.37% | 10.25% | 10.10% |
| 2019 | 70.75% | 4.55% | 11.56% | 10.97% |
| 2020 | 70.91% | 5.03% | 9.48% | 10.94% |
| 2021 | 69.10% | 4.95% | 9.61% | 12.18% |
Blacksmith wage gap by race
According to our data, asian blacksmiths have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american blacksmiths have the lowest average salary at $33,665.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,273 |
| White | $33,812 |
| Black or African American | $33,665 |
| Asian | $36,907 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,225 |
Average blacksmith age
See how the average age of blacksmiths varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Blacksmith age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Blacksmith age breakdown
The average age of blacksmiths is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the blacksmith population.
Blacksmith age breakdown
| Blacksmith Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Blacksmith educational attainment
The most common degree for blacksmiths is bachelor's degree, with 44% of blacksmiths earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Blacksmiths by degree level
| Blacksmith degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Blacksmith wage gap by degree level
According to the data, blacksmiths with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,362 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, blacksmiths earn a median annual income of $35,269 compared to $27,783 for blacksmiths with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,362 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,269 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,783 |
Blacksmith employment statistics
Most blacksmiths work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where blacksmiths work
Below, you can see the size of companies where blacksmiths work.
Blacksmith jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Blacksmith jobs by company type
Employees with the blacksmith job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most blacksmiths prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Blacksmith jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 7% |
Blacksmith jobs by industry
The most common industries for blacksmiths are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Blacksmith industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Blacksmith turnover and employment statistics
Blacksmith unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for blacksmiths between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Blacksmith unemployment rate by year
| Year | Blacksmith unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average blacksmith tenure
The average blacksmith stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 417 blacksmiths resumes in Zippia's database.
Blacksmith tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Blacksmith LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of blacksmiths 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith | 3.67% | - |
| District Engineer | 5.25% | 22,359 |
| Graduate Engineer | 6.39% | 98,584 |
| Aviation Consultant | 7.54% | 5,768 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
| Water Treatment Plant Engineer | 12.89% | 15,486 |
Similar blacksmith jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| District Engineer | 5.25% | 22,359 |
| Graduate Engineer | 6.39% | 98,584 |
| Aviation Consultant | 7.54% | 5,768 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
| Water Treatment Plant Engineer | 12.89% | 15,486 |
Foreign languages spoken by blacksmiths
The most common foreign language among blacksmiths is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Swedish, 12.5%
- German, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Other, 25.0%
Blacksmith languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Swedish | 12.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Other | 25.0% |
