Fabrication manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Fabrication manager gender statistics
13.1% of fabrication managers are women and 86.9% of fabrication managers are men.
- Male, 86.9%
- Female, 13.1%
Fabrication manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.9% |
| Female | 13.1% |
Fabrication manager gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,212
Female income
$78,838
Fabrication manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fabrication manager positions over time. Currently, 13.1% of fabrication managers are female.
Fabrication manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.08% | 10.92% |
| 2011 | 88.98% | 11.02% |
| 2012 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2013 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2014 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2015 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2016 | 88.95% | 11.05% |
| 2017 | 88.78% | 11.22% |
| 2018 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2019 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2020 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2021 | 86.87% | 13.13% |
Fabrication manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared fabrication managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Fabrication Manager | 87% | 13% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Fabrication manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fabrication managers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all fabrication managers. Comparatively, 14.8% of fabrication managers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of fabrication managers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Fabrication manager race
| Fabrication manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Fabrication manager race and ethnicity over time
See how fabrication manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fabrication manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.10% | 12.15% | 4.58% | 12.20% |
| 2011 | 69.28% | 12.05% | 4.53% | 12.27% |
| 2012 | 68.57% | 12.05% | 4.51% | 12.79% |
| 2013 | 69.91% | 11.16% | 4.71% | 12.38% |
| 2014 | 68.28% | 11.56% | 4.94% | 13.07% |
| 2015 | 68.32% | 11.76% | 4.64% | 13.33% |
| 2016 | 67.36% | 11.77% | 4.77% | 14.05% |
| 2017 | 66.79% | 12.36% | 5.28% | 13.26% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 11.49% | 4.86% | 13.60% |
| 2019 | 66.38% | 12.03% | 5.11% | 14.35% |
| 2020 | 65.28% | 11.63% | 5.27% | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 62.42% | 12.62% | 5.28% | 14.78% |
Fabrication manager wage gap by race
According to our data, white fabrication managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fabrication managers have the lowest average salary at $84,871.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,383 |
| White | $92,588 |
| Black or African American | $84,871 |
| Asian | $92,392 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,070 |
Average fabrication manager age
See how the average age of fabrication managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fabrication manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Fabrication manager age breakdown
The average age of fabrication managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the fabrication manager population.
Fabrication manager age breakdown
| Fabrication Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Fabrication manager educational attainment
The most common degree for fabrication managers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of fabrication managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Fabrication managers by degree level
| Fabrication manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Fabrication manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fabrication managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $109,016 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fabrication managers earn a median annual income of $94,765 compared to $84,560 for fabrication managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,016 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,795 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,765 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,560 |
Fabrication manager employment statistics
Most fabrication managers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where fabrication managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fabrication managers work.
Fabrication manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Fabrication manager jobs by company type
Employees with the fabrication manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fabrication managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fabrication manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Fabrication manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for fabrication managers are manufacturing, retail and technology.
Fabrication manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Fabrication manager turnover and employment statistics
Fabrication manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fabrication managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fabrication manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fabrication manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average fabrication manager tenure
The average fabrication manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 940 fabrication managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fabrication manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Fabrication manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fabrication managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Fabrication Manager | 5.63% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar fabrication manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by fabrication managers
The most common foreign language among fabrication managers is Spanish at 69.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 69.2%
- German, 7.7%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Russian, 7.7%
Fabrication manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Russian | 7.7% |
