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Combo welder demographics and statistics in the US

Combo welder demographics research summary. Zippia estimates combo welder demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our combo welder estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about combo welders after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 266,855 combo welders currently employed in the United States.
  • 3.8% of all combo welders are women, while 96.2% are men.
  • The average combo welder age is 40 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of combo welders is White (57.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (25.2%), Black or African American (9.1%) and Unknown (3.9%).
  • Combo welders are most in-demand in Cape Canaveral, FL.
  • The construction industry is the highest-paying for combo welders.
  • Olympia, WA pays an annual average wage of $55,583, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women combo welders earned 84% of what men earned.
  • 3% of all combo welders are LGBT.
  • North Dakota is the best state for combo welders to live.
  • Combo welders are 82% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Combo welder gender statistics

3.8% of combo welders are women and 96.2% of combo welders are men.
  • Male, 96.2%
  • Female, 3.8%

Combo welder gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male96.2%
Female3.8%

Combo welder gender pay gap

Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$46,558
female-income
Female income
$39,229

Combo welder gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in combo welder positions over time. Currently, 3.8% of combo welders are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Combo welder gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201096.27%3.73%
201196.36%3.64%
201295.74%4.26%
201396.11%3.89%
201496.25%3.75%
201596.58%3.42%
201696.46%3.54%
201796.36%3.64%
201895.89%4.11%
201995.72%4.28%
202095.74%4.26%
202196.23%3.77%

Combo welder related jobs gender ratio

We compared combo 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 titleMaleFemale
Special Process Person31%69%
Combo Welder96%4%
Research And Development Machinist99%1%
Die Repair Machinist99%1%
Head Machinist99%1%

Combo welder demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among combo welders is White, which makes up 57.7% of all combo welders. Comparatively, 25.2% of combo welders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of combo welders are Black or African American.
  • White, 57.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 25.2%
  • Black or African American, 9.1%
  • Unknown, 3.9%
  • Asian, 2.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%

Combo welder race

Combo welder racePercentages
White57.7%
Hispanic or Latino25.2%
Black or African American9.1%
Unknown3.9%
Asian2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.6%

Combo welder race and ethnicity over time

See how combo welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Combo welder race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201061.40%9.90%2.96%22.94%
201161.95%9.76%2.45%22.57%
201262.19%9.76%2.52%21.92%
201361.77%9.73%2.56%23.09%
201461.82%10.06%2.33%23.02%
201561.05%9.78%2.35%23.70%
201661.44%9.98%2.49%23.09%
201762.09%8.68%2.55%23.24%
201862.32%8.61%2.23%23.43%
201962.62%8.77%2.53%23.07%
202059.78%9.20%2.07%23.38%
202157.65%9.09%2.54%25.22%

Combo welder wage gap by race

According to our data, white combo welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american combo welders have the lowest average salary at $44,373.
$49,000
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$46,114
White$47,907
Black or African American$44,373
Asian$47,558
Hispanic or Latino$46,927

Average combo welder age

See how the average age of combo welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Combo welder age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4446.5
Unknown3635.5
Asian5047
Hispanic or Latino4147
White3937
American Indian and Alaska Native39.5

Combo welder age breakdown

The average age of combo welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the combo welder population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Combo welder age breakdown

Combo Welder YearsPercentages
40+ years51%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years23%

Combo welder educational attainment

The most common degree for combo welders is high school diploma, with 38% of combo welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 15%.
  • High School Diploma, 38%
  • Associate, 21%
  • Diploma, 15%
  • Master's, 9%
  • Other Degrees, 17%

Combo welders by degree level

Combo welder degreePercentages
High School Diploma38%
Associate21%
Diploma15%
Master's9%
Other Degrees17%

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Combo welder wage gap by degree level

According to the data, combo welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,398 annually. With a Associate degree, combo welders earn a median annual income of $48,259 compared to $46,733 for combo welders with an High School Diploma degree.
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$46,733
Bachelor's Degree$50,398
Some College/ Associate Degree$48,259

Combo welder employment statistics

Most combo welders work for a private in the construction industry.

Company size where combo welders work

Below, you can see the size of companies where combo welders work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Combo welder jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees19%
100 - 500 employees25%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees14%

Combo welder jobs by company type

Employees with the combo welder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most combo welders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Combo welder jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public16%
Private82%
Government1%

Combo welder jobs by industry

The most common industries for combo welders are construction, manufacturing and professional.

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional

Energy

Fortune 500

Combo welder turnover and employment statistics

Combo welder unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for combo welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Combo welder unemployment rate by year

YearCombo welder unemployment rate
201015.84%
201112.42%
201210.02%
20138.95%
20146.75%
20156.41%
20166.74%
20175.37%
20184.24%
20194.83%
20207.11%
20216.82%

Average combo welder tenure

The average combo welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,100 combo welders resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Combo welder tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year53%
1-2 years26%
3-4 years8%
5-7 years8%
8-10 years2%
11+ years3%

Combo welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of combo welders that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Combo Welder2.57%-
Tool Setter Apprentice2.99%15,585
Tube Cleaning Operator3.20%35,148
Machining Associate3.26%2,975
Cold Mill Operator3.27%26,938
Numerical Control Programmer5.87%44,787
Watch Parts Grinder6.48%23,648

Similar combo welder jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Tool Setter Apprentice2.99%15,585
Tube Cleaning Operator3.20%35,148
Machining Associate3.26%2,975
Cold Mill Operator3.27%26,938
Numerical Control Programmer5.87%44,787
Watch Parts Grinder6.48%23,648

Foreign languages spoken by combo welders

The most common foreign language among combo welders is Spanish at 78.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 7.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
  • Spanish, 78.6%
  • Carrier, 7.1%
  • Japanese, 7.1%
  • Navajo, 7.1%

Combo welder languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish78.6%
Carrier7.1%
Japanese7.1%
Navajo7.1%

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Combo welder location demographics

The amount you can make as a combo welder can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of combo welders is $68,614. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do combo welders earn the most?

Combo welders earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average combo welder salary is $62,401. The map here shows where combo welders earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Combo Welders?

By looking through more than 3,100 resumes, we found that the most popular places for combo welders are Houston, TX and Baton Rouge, LA.
Number of Combo Welders

Combo welder jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California257$51,009
2Texas191$48,191
3Wisconsin179$50,252
4Indiana153$44,485
5Pennsylvania144$53,346
6Illinois141$45,910
7Ohio139$45,037
8Minnesota133$50,224
9Florida116$44,026
10Iowa109$46,687
11Virginia102$48,597
12Michigan96$46,362
13North Carolina96$43,578
14Washington93$54,807
15Tennessee89$46,590
16Georgia87$42,219
17Oregon66$52,113
18New York66$49,707
19Missouri60$42,021
20Kentucky59$42,090
21Arizona56$46,592
22South Carolina52$44,737
23Oklahoma51$47,370
24Alabama49$43,212
25Massachusetts48$62,401
26Louisiana46$51,898
27Mississippi41$47,798
28Kansas40$44,766
29Nebraska39$43,510
30New Jersey31$52,523
31Utah29$44,706
32South Dakota27$44,113
33Arkansas27$41,018
34Colorado26$49,809
35Maine23$51,214
36Maryland19$60,061
37North Dakota16$54,329
38Alaska16$55,567
39Connecticut16$55,038
40Rhode Island15$55,714
41Nevada13$51,670
42Idaho11$43,345
43Montana8$42,947
44Delaware7$60,739
45West Virginia6$49,417
46Wyoming5$61,179
47New Mexico4$51,373
48New Hampshire4$52,030
49Vermont3$54,490
50Hawaii3$49,994
51District of Columbia0$53,370

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