Industrial welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Industrial welder gender statistics
6.6% of industrial welders are women and 93.4% of industrial welders are men.
- Male, 93.4%
- Female, 6.6%
Industrial welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.4% |
| Female | 6.6% |
Industrial welder gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,033
Female income
$38,232
Industrial welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in industrial welder positions over time. Currently, 6.6% of industrial welders are female.
Industrial welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2011 | 93.61% | 6.39% |
| 2012 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2014 | 93.43% | 6.57% |
| 2015 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
| 2016 | 93.79% | 6.21% |
| 2017 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2018 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2019 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2020 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2021 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
Industrial welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared industrial 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% |
| Industrial Welder | 93% | 7% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Industrial welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among industrial welders is White, which makes up 61.0% of all industrial welders. Comparatively, 19.7% of industrial welders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of industrial welders are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Industrial welder race
| Industrial welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Industrial welder race and ethnicity over time
See how industrial welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Industrial welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.78% | 11.56% | 3.37% | 17.45% |
| 2011 | 65.32% | 11.42% | 2.85% | 17.08% |
| 2012 | 65.57% | 11.42% | 2.92% | 16.44% |
| 2013 | 65.14% | 11.39% | 2.97% | 17.61% |
| 2014 | 65.19% | 11.72% | 2.74% | 17.53% |
| 2015 | 64.42% | 11.44% | 2.76% | 18.22% |
| 2016 | 64.82% | 11.64% | 2.90% | 17.61% |
| 2017 | 65.46% | 10.34% | 2.95% | 17.76% |
| 2018 | 65.69% | 10.27% | 2.64% | 17.95% |
| 2019 | 66.00% | 10.43% | 2.94% | 17.59% |
| 2020 | 63.15% | 10.86% | 2.47% | 17.89% |
| 2021 | 61.02% | 10.75% | 2.95% | 19.74% |
Industrial welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white industrial welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american industrial welders have the lowest average salary at $43,010.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,621 |
| White | $46,278 |
| Black or African American | $43,010 |
| Asian | $45,956 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,373 |
Average industrial welder age
See how the average age of industrial welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Industrial 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 |
Industrial welder age breakdown
The average age of industrial welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the industrial welder population.
Industrial welder age breakdown
| Industrial Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Industrial welder educational attainment
The most common degree for industrial welders is high school diploma, with 33% of industrial welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 22%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Industrial welders by degree level
| Industrial welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Industrial welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, industrial welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,576 annually. With a Associate degree, industrial welders earn a median annual income of $46,603 compared to $45,194 for industrial welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,194 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,576 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,603 |
Industrial welder employment statistics
Most industrial welders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where industrial welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where industrial welders work.
Industrial welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Industrial welder jobs by company type
Employees with the industrial welder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most industrial welders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Industrial welder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 1% |
Industrial welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for industrial welders are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Industrial welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Industrial welder turnover and employment statistics
Industrial welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for industrial welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Industrial 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 industrial welder tenure
The average industrial welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 207 industrial welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Industrial welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Industrial welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of industrial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Fixture Maker | 2.99% | 7,111 |
| Hobbing Press Operator | 3.20% | 29,121 |
| Tool Room Machinist | 3.26% | 41,699 |
| Strip Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,759 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Metal Finisher | 6.48% | 4,896 |
Similar industrial welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fixture Maker | 2.99% | 7,111 |
| Hobbing Press Operator | 3.20% | 29,121 |
| Tool Room Machinist | 3.26% | 41,699 |
| Strip Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,759 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Metal Finisher | 6.48% | 4,896 |
Foreign languages spoken by industrial welders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Industrial welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |