Body welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Body welder gender statistics
12.1% of body welders are women and 87.9% of body welders are men.
- Male, 87.9%
- Female, 12.1%
Body welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.9% |
| Female | 12.1% |
Body welder gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,904
Female income
$27,686
Body welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in body welder positions over time. Currently, 12.1% of body welders are female.
Body welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.98% | 12.02% |
| 2011 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2012 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2013 | 87.53% | 12.47% |
| 2014 | 87.92% | 12.08% |
| 2015 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2016 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
| 2017 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2018 | 86.88% | 13.12% |
| 2019 | 86.38% | 13.62% |
| 2020 | 86.46% | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 87.88% | 12.12% |
Body welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared body 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% |
| Body Welder | 88% | 12% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Body welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among body welders is White, which makes up 64.1% of all body welders. Comparatively, 17.9% of body welders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of body welders are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Body welder race
| Body welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Body welder race and ethnicity over time
See how body welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Body welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.87% | 9.83% | 3.78% | 15.58% |
| 2011 | 68.42% | 9.69% | 3.27% | 15.21% |
| 2012 | 68.66% | 9.69% | 3.34% | 14.56% |
| 2013 | 68.23% | 9.66% | 3.38% | 15.73% |
| 2014 | 68.29% | 9.99% | 3.15% | 15.66% |
| 2015 | 67.52% | 9.71% | 3.17% | 16.34% |
| 2016 | 67.91% | 9.91% | 3.31% | 15.73% |
| 2017 | 68.56% | 8.61% | 3.37% | 15.88% |
| 2018 | 68.78% | 8.54% | 3.05% | 16.07% |
| 2019 | 69.09% | 8.70% | 3.35% | 15.71% |
| 2020 | 66.25% | 9.13% | 2.89% | 16.01% |
| 2021 | 64.12% | 9.02% | 3.36% | 17.86% |
Body welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white body welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american body welders have the lowest average salary at $30,659.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,651 |
| White | $32,667 |
| Black or African American | $30,659 |
| Asian | $32,470 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,113 |
Average body welder age
See how the average age of body welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Body 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 |
Body welder age breakdown
The average age of body welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the body welder population.
Body welder age breakdown
| Body Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Body welder educational attainment
The most common degree for body welders is high school diploma, with 50% of body welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Body welders by degree level
| Body welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Body welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, body welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,067 annually. With a Associate degree, body welders earn a median annual income of $32,865 compared to $32,003 for body welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,003 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,067 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,865 |
Body welder employment statistics
Company size where body welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where body welders work.
Body welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Body welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for body welders are automotive, transportation and finance.
Body welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
Body welder turnover and employment statistics
Body welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for body welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Body welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Body 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 body welder tenure
The average body welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 135 body welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Body welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Body welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of body 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Jig Builder | 2.99% | 2,853 |
| Prototype Special Build | 3.20% | 10,866 |
| Machinist Mate 3rd Class | 3.26% | 38,308 |
| Forger | 3.27% | 554 |
| Control Operator | 5.87% | 64,435 |
| Drill Bit Sharpener | 6.48% | 243 |
Similar body welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jig Builder | 2.99% | 2,853 |
| Prototype Special Build | 3.20% | 10,866 |
| Machinist Mate 3rd Class | 3.26% | 38,308 |
| Forger | 3.27% | 554 |
| Control Operator | 5.87% | 64,435 |
| Drill Bit Sharpener | 6.48% | 243 |
Foreign languages spoken by body welders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Body welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |