Certified maintenance welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified maintenance welder gender statistics
5.0% of certified maintenance welders are women and 95.0% of certified maintenance welders are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Certified maintenance welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Certified maintenance welder gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,159
Female income
$45,798
Certified maintenance welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified maintenance welder positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of certified maintenance welders are female.
Certified maintenance welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| 2011 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2012 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2013 | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 2014 | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2016 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 2019 | 94.33% | 5.67% |
| 2020 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
| 2021 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
Certified maintenance welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified maintenance 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% |
| Certified Maintenance Welder | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Certified maintenance welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified maintenance welders is White, which makes up 67.3% of all certified maintenance welders. Comparatively, 18.9% of certified maintenance welders are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of certified maintenance welders are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Certified maintenance welder race
| Certified maintenance welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Certified maintenance welder race and ethnicity over time
See how certified maintenance welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified maintenance welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.03% | 6.99% | 2.72% | 16.66% |
| 2011 | 71.57% | 6.85% | 2.20% | 16.29% |
| 2012 | 71.82% | 6.85% | 2.27% | 15.64% |
| 2013 | 71.39% | 6.82% | 2.32% | 16.82% |
| 2014 | 71.44% | 7.15% | 2.08% | 16.74% |
| 2015 | 70.67% | 6.87% | 2.10% | 17.43% |
| 2016 | 71.07% | 7.07% | 2.24% | 16.82% |
| 2017 | 71.71% | 5.77% | 2.30% | 16.96% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 5.70% | 1.98% | 17.16% |
| 2019 | 72.25% | 5.86% | 2.28% | 16.80% |
| 2020 | 69.40% | 6.29% | 1.82% | 17.10% |
| 2021 | 67.28% | 6.18% | 2.30% | 18.94% |
Certified maintenance welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white certified maintenance welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified maintenance welders have the lowest average salary at $50,301.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,765 |
| White | $53,394 |
| Black or African American | $50,301 |
| Asian | $52,906 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,484 |
Average certified maintenance welder age
See how the average age of certified maintenance welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Certified maintenance 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 |
Certified maintenance welder age breakdown
The average age of certified maintenance welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the certified maintenance welder population.
Certified maintenance welder age breakdown
| Certified Maintenance Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Certified maintenance welder educational attainment
The most common degree for certified maintenance welders is associate degree, with 42% of certified maintenance welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 17% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Associate, 42%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 17%
- Other Degrees, 24%
Certified maintenance welders by degree level
| Certified maintenance welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 24% |
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Certified maintenance welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified maintenance welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,838 annually. With a Associate degree, certified maintenance welders earn a median annual income of $53,256 compared to $51,935 for certified maintenance welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,935 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,838 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,256 |
Certified maintenance welder employment statistics
Company size where certified maintenance welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified maintenance welders work.
Certified maintenance welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Certified maintenance welder turnover and employment statistics
Certified maintenance welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified maintenance welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified maintenance welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified maintenance 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 certified maintenance welder tenure
The average certified maintenance welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 44 certified maintenance welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified maintenance welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Certified maintenance welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified maintenance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Maintenance Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Die Finisher | 2.99% | 3,217 |
| Core Sticker | 3.20% | 202 |
| Lead Machinist | 3.26% | 10,892 |
| High Frequency Mill Operator | 3.27% | 29,890 |
| Winding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,170 |
| Drill Bit Sharpener | 6.48% | 243 |
Similar certified maintenance welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Die Finisher | 2.99% | 3,217 |
| Core Sticker | 3.20% | 202 |
| Lead Machinist | 3.26% | 10,892 |
| High Frequency Mill Operator | 3.27% | 29,890 |
| Winding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,170 |
| Drill Bit Sharpener | 6.48% | 243 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified maintenance welders
- Carrier, 100.0%
Certified maintenance welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |