Fabricator demographics and statistics in the US
Fabricator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates fabricator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our fabricator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about fabricators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 77,860 fabricators currently employed in the United States.
- 10.2% of all fabricators are women, while 89.8% are men.
- The average fabricator age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of fabricators is White (58.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.0%), Black or African American (11.9%) and Asian (8.1%).
- Fabricators are most in-demand in El Cajon, CA.
- The finance industry is the highest-paying for fabricators.
- 5% of all fabricators are LGBT.
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Fabricator demographics by:
Fabricator gender statistics
10.2% of fabricators are women and 89.8% of fabricators are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Fabricator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Fabricator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,086
Female income
$33,812
Fabricator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fabricator positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of fabricators are female.
Fabricator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.63% | 11.37% |
| 2011 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 2012 | 88.26% | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 89.00% | 11.00% |
| 2014 | 89.43% | 10.57% |
| 2015 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2016 | 89.17% | 10.83% |
| 2017 | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 2018 | 89.36% | 10.64% |
| 2019 | 89.46% | 10.54% |
| 2020 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2021 | 89.79% | 10.21% |
Fabricator related jobs gender ratio
We compared fabricators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Fabricator | 90% | 10% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Fabricator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fabricators is White, which makes up 58.6% of all fabricators. Comparatively, 17.0% of fabricators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of fabricators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Fabricator race
| Fabricator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Fabricator race and ethnicity over time
See how fabricator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fabricator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.02% | 10.37% | 6.23% | 15.38% |
| 2011 | 64.60% | 12.10% | 5.91% | 15.33% |
| 2012 | 64.19% | 12.21% | 5.73% | 15.57% |
| 2013 | 64.95% | 11.38% | 6.08% | 15.52% |
| 2014 | 65.05% | 11.53% | 5.96% | 15.29% |
| 2015 | 63.75% | 12.24% | 5.97% | 15.62% |
| 2016 | 63.06% | 11.94% | 6.32% | 16.36% |
| 2017 | 62.83% | 12.75% | 6.25% | 15.96% |
| 2018 | 61.79% | 12.64% | 6.66% | 16.20% |
| 2019 | 62.67% | 12.80% | 6.80% | 15.28% |
| 2020 | 61.56% | 11.21% | 6.86% | 15.89% |
| 2021 | 58.60% | 11.89% | 8.06% | 17.02% |
Fabricator wage gap by race
According to our data, white fabricators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino fabricators have the lowest average salary at $35,064.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,630 |
| White | $36,806 |
| Black or African American | $35,426 |
| Asian | $36,538 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,064 |
Average fabricator age
See how the average age of fabricators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fabricator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Fabricator age breakdown
The average age of fabricators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the fabricator population.
Fabricator age breakdown
| Fabricator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Fabricator educational attainment
The most common degree for fabricators is high school diploma, with 44% of fabricators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Fabricators by degree level
| Fabricator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Fabricator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fabricators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,982 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fabricators earn a median annual income of $36,010 compared to $35,616 for fabricators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,616 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,010 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,982 |
Fabricator employment statistics
Most fabricators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where fabricators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fabricators work.
Fabricator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Fabricator jobs by company type
Employees with the fabricator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fabricators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fabricator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 1% |
Fabricator jobs by industry
The most common industries for fabricators are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Fabricator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Fabricator turnover and employment statistics
Fabricator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fabricators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fabricator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fabricator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average fabricator tenure
The average fabricator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 10,903 fabricators resumes in Zippia's database.
Fabricator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Fabricator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fabricators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Electronic Mechanical Assembler | 3.08% | 39,893 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Fabricator | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar fabricator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Electronic Mechanical Assembler | 3.08% | 39,893 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by fabricators
The most common foreign language among fabricators is Spanish at 69.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.5% and Polish is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 69.7%
- French, 4.5%
- Polish, 4.5%
- German, 3.0%
- Carrier, 3.0%
- Other, 15.3%
Fabricator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.7% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Polish | 4.5% |
| German | 3.0% |
| Carrier | 3.0% |
| Other | 15.3% |
