Bridge welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Bridge welder gender statistics
1.7% of bridge welders are women and 98.3% of bridge welders are men.
- Male, 98.3%
- Female, 1.7%
Bridge welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.3% |
| Female | 1.7% |
Bridge welder gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,925
Female income
$35,784
Bridge welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bridge welder positions over time. Currently, 1.7% of bridge welders are female.
Bridge welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.32% | 1.68% |
| 2011 | 98.36% | 1.64% |
| 2012 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2013 | 98.25% | 1.75% |
| 2014 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 98.36% | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 98.15% | 1.85% |
| 2019 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2020 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2021 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
Bridge welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared bridge 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% |
| Bridge Welder | 98% | 2% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Bridge welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bridge welders is White, which makes up 63.1% of all bridge welders. Comparatively, 17.5% of bridge welders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of bridge welders are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Bridge welder race
| Bridge welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Bridge welder race and ethnicity over time
See how bridge welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bridge welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.81% | 11.84% | 3.18% | 15.21% |
| 2011 | 67.36% | 11.70% | 2.66% | 14.84% |
| 2012 | 67.60% | 11.70% | 2.73% | 14.20% |
| 2013 | 67.17% | 11.66% | 2.78% | 15.37% |
| 2014 | 67.23% | 11.99% | 2.55% | 15.29% |
| 2015 | 66.46% | 11.71% | 2.56% | 15.98% |
| 2016 | 66.85% | 11.92% | 2.71% | 15.37% |
| 2017 | 67.50% | 10.61% | 2.76% | 15.51% |
| 2018 | 67.73% | 10.55% | 2.45% | 15.71% |
| 2019 | 68.03% | 10.71% | 2.75% | 15.35% |
| 2020 | 65.19% | 11.14% | 2.28% | 15.65% |
| 2021 | 63.06% | 11.03% | 2.76% | 17.50% |
Bridge welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white bridge welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bridge welders have the lowest average salary at $40,102.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,555 |
| White | $43,047 |
| Black or African American | $40,102 |
| Asian | $42,757 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,232 |
Average bridge welder age
See how the average age of bridge welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bridge 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 |
Bridge welder age breakdown
The average age of bridge welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the bridge welder population.
Bridge welder age breakdown
| Bridge Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Bridge welder educational attainment
The most common degree for bridge welders is high school diploma, with 55% of bridge welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Bridge welders by degree level
| Bridge welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Bridge welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bridge welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,113 annually. With a Associate degree, bridge welders earn a median annual income of $43,339 compared to $42,071 for bridge welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,071 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,113 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,339 |
Bridge welder employment statistics
Company size where bridge welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bridge welders work.
Bridge welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Bridge welder turnover and employment statistics
Bridge welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bridge welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bridge welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bridge 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 bridge welder tenure
The average bridge welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 bridge welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Bridge welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Bridge welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bridge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Tool Technician | 2.99% | 78,258 |
| Metal Patternmaker Apprentice | 3.20% | 8,281 |
| Diesel Machinist | 3.26% | 28,226 |
| Roughing Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,705 |
| Chocolate Production Machine Operator | 5.87% | 103,681 |
| Tool Setter | 6.48% | 9,825 |
Similar bridge welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Technician | 2.99% | 78,258 |
| Metal Patternmaker Apprentice | 3.20% | 8,281 |
| Diesel Machinist | 3.26% | 28,226 |
| Roughing Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,705 |
| Chocolate Production Machine Operator | 5.87% | 103,681 |
| Tool Setter | 6.48% | 9,825 |