Gas welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas welder gender statistics
6.7% of gas welders are women and 93.3% of gas welders are men.
- Male, 93.3%
- Female, 6.7%
Gas welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.3% |
| Female | 6.7% |
Gas welder gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,812
Female income
$32,839
Gas welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas welder positions over time. Currently, 6.7% of gas welders are female.
Gas welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2011 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2012 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 93.13% | 6.87% |
| 2014 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2015 | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 2016 | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 2017 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2018 | 92.75% | 7.25% |
| 2019 | 92.45% | 7.55% |
| 2020 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2021 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
Gas welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas 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% |
| Gas Welder | 93% | 7% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Gas welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas welders is White, which makes up 63.3% of all gas welders. Comparatively, 17.6% of gas welders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of gas welders are Black or African American.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Gas welder race
| Gas welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Gas welder race and ethnicity over time
See how gas welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.05% | 11.05% | 3.44% | 15.29% |
| 2011 | 67.59% | 10.91% | 2.92% | 14.92% |
| 2012 | 67.84% | 10.91% | 3.00% | 14.28% |
| 2013 | 67.41% | 10.88% | 3.04% | 15.45% |
| 2014 | 67.47% | 11.21% | 2.81% | 15.37% |
| 2015 | 66.69% | 10.93% | 2.83% | 16.06% |
| 2016 | 67.09% | 11.13% | 2.97% | 15.45% |
| 2017 | 67.73% | 9.83% | 3.02% | 15.60% |
| 2018 | 67.96% | 9.76% | 2.71% | 15.79% |
| 2019 | 68.27% | 9.92% | 3.01% | 15.43% |
| 2020 | 65.43% | 10.35% | 2.54% | 15.73% |
| 2021 | 63.30% | 10.24% | 3.02% | 17.58% |
Gas welder wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,515 |
| White | $38,711 |
| Black or African American | $36,345 |
| Asian | $38,479 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,059 |
Average gas welder age
See how the average age of gas welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas 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 |
Gas welder age breakdown
The average age of gas welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the gas welder population.
Gas welder age breakdown
| Gas Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Gas welder educational attainment
The most common degree for gas welders is high school diploma, with 48% of gas welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Gas welders by degree level
| Gas welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Gas welder wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,929 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,361 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,946 |
Gas welder employment statistics
Most gas welders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where gas welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas welders work.
Gas welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Gas welder jobs by company type
Employees with the gas welder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gas welders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gas welder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 8% |
Gas welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas welders are manufacturing, utilities and transportation.
Gas welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Utilities | 14% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
Gas welder turnover and employment statistics
Gas welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas 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 gas welder tenure
The average gas welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 gas welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Gas welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Keller Machine Operator | 2.99% | 53,608 |
| Model Maker | 3.20% | 14,147 |
| Experimental Machinist | 3.26% | 9,128 |
| Extruder Operator | 3.27% | 66,729 |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |
Similar gas welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Keller Machine Operator | 2.99% | 53,608 |
| Model Maker | 3.20% | 14,147 |
| Experimental Machinist | 3.26% | 9,128 |
| Extruder Operator | 3.27% | 66,729 |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |