Boiler welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Boiler welder gender statistics
2.3% of boiler welders are women and 97.7% of boiler welders are men.
- Male, 97.7%
- Female, 2.3%
Boiler welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.7% |
| Female | 2.3% |
Boiler welder gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,261
Female income
$42,865
Boiler welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boiler welder positions over time. Currently, 2.3% of boiler welders are female.
Boiler welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.70% | 2.30% |
| 2011 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2012 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 97.60% | 2.40% |
| 2014 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2017 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2019 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2020 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
Boiler welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared boiler 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% |
| Boiler Welder | 98% | 2% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Boiler welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boiler welders is White, which makes up 62.6% of all boiler welders. Comparatively, 18.3% of boiler welders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of boiler welders are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Boiler welder race
| Boiler welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Boiler welder race and ethnicity over time
See how boiler welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boiler welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.39% | 11.81% | 3.13% | 15.98% |
| 2011 | 66.94% | 11.67% | 2.61% | 15.61% |
| 2012 | 67.18% | 11.68% | 2.68% | 14.96% |
| 2013 | 66.75% | 11.64% | 2.73% | 16.14% |
| 2014 | 66.81% | 11.97% | 2.49% | 16.06% |
| 2015 | 66.04% | 11.69% | 2.51% | 16.74% |
| 2016 | 66.43% | 11.90% | 2.66% | 16.13% |
| 2017 | 67.08% | 10.59% | 2.71% | 16.28% |
| 2018 | 67.30% | 10.53% | 2.39% | 16.47% |
| 2019 | 67.61% | 10.69% | 2.70% | 16.12% |
| 2020 | 64.77% | 11.12% | 2.23% | 16.42% |
| 2021 | 62.64% | 11.00% | 2.71% | 18.26% |
Boiler welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white boiler welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boiler welders have the lowest average salary at $48,065.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,815 |
| White | $51,612 |
| Black or African American | $48,065 |
| Asian | $51,263 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,631 |
Average boiler welder age
See how the average age of boiler welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Boiler 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 |
Boiler welder age breakdown
The average age of boiler welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the boiler welder population.
Boiler welder age breakdown
| Boiler Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Boiler welder educational attainment
The most common degree for boiler welders is high school diploma, with 50% of boiler welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 10%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Boiler welders by degree level
| Boiler welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Boiler welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boiler welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,102 annually. With a Associate degree, boiler welders earn a median annual income of $51,965 compared to $50,436 for boiler welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,436 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,102 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,965 |
Boiler welder employment statistics
Company size where boiler welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boiler welders work.
Boiler welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Boiler welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for boiler welders are construction, energy and retail.
Boiler welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Boiler welder turnover and employment statistics
Boiler welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boiler welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boiler welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boiler 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 boiler welder tenure
The average boiler welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 boiler welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Boiler welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Boiler welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boiler 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Gauge Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 12,737 |
| Plastic Joint Maker | 3.20% | 7,189 |
| Research And Development Machinist | 3.26% | 98,249 |
| Hot Mill Roller | 3.27% | 1,613 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 61,986 |
| Honer | 6.48% | 14 |
Similar boiler welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gauge Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 12,737 |
| Plastic Joint Maker | 3.20% | 7,189 |
| Research And Development Machinist | 3.26% | 98,249 |
| Hot Mill Roller | 3.27% | 1,613 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 61,986 |
| Honer | 6.48% | 14 |
Foreign languages spoken by boiler welders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Boiler welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |