Journeyman ironworker demographics and statistics in the US
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Journeyman ironworker demographics by:
Journeyman ironworker gender statistics
4.2% of journeyman ironworkers are women and 95.8% of journeyman ironworkers are men.
- Male, 95.8%
- Female, 4.2%
Journeyman ironworker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.8% |
| Female | 4.2% |
Journeyman ironworker gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,421
Female income
$38,906
Journeyman ironworker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in journeyman ironworker positions over time. Currently, 4.2% of journeyman ironworkers are female.
Journeyman ironworker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
| 2011 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2012 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 95.13% | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2015 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2016 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2017 | 93.37% | 6.63% |
| 2018 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2021 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
Journeyman ironworker related jobs gender ratio
We compared journeyman ironworkers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Journeyman Ironworker | 96% | 4% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Journeyman ironworker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among journeyman ironworkers is White, which makes up 66.6% of all journeyman ironworkers. Comparatively, 16.1% of journeyman ironworkers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of journeyman ironworkers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Asian, 1.6%
Journeyman ironworker race
| Journeyman ironworker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Journeyman ironworker race and ethnicity over time
See how journeyman ironworker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Journeyman ironworker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.31% | 9.70% | 1.74% | 13.62% |
| 2011 | 71.10% | 10.02% | 1.14% | 13.42% |
| 2012 | 72.49% | 7.99% | 1.84% | 13.40% |
| 2013 | 68.56% | 11.52% | 2.37% | 14.10% |
| 2014 | 69.91% | 8.38% | 1.88% | 15.30% |
| 2015 | 72.06% | 9.46% | 1.72% | 13.02% |
| 2016 | 70.97% | 7.34% | 1.33% | 16.35% |
| 2017 | 63.92% | 10.89% | 2.32% | 19.19% |
| 2018 | 67.29% | 9.37% | 1.80% | 18.04% |
| 2019 | 71.23% | 9.27% | 1.90% | 14.23% |
| 2020 | 65.27% | 10.28% | 1.65% | 16.30% |
| 2021 | 66.64% | 8.70% | 1.64% | 16.08% |
Journeyman ironworker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown journeyman ironworkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american journeyman ironworkers have the lowest average salary at $39,541.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,109 |
| White | $43,320 |
| Black or African American | $39,541 |
| Asian | $41,722 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,577 |
Average journeyman ironworker age
See how the average age of journeyman ironworkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Journeyman ironworker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Journeyman ironworker age breakdown
The average age of journeyman ironworkers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the journeyman ironworker population.
Journeyman ironworker age breakdown
| Journeyman Ironworker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Journeyman ironworker educational attainment
The most common degree for journeyman ironworkers is high school diploma, with 51% of journeyman ironworkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Journeyman ironworkers by degree level
| Journeyman ironworker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Journeyman ironworker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, journeyman ironworkers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,429 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, journeyman ironworkers earn a median annual income of $42,498 compared to $40,829 for journeyman ironworkers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,829 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,498 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,429 |
Journeyman ironworker employment statistics
Company size where journeyman ironworkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where journeyman ironworkers work.
Journeyman ironworker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Journeyman ironworker jobs by industry
The most common industries for journeyman ironworkers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Journeyman ironworker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 52% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Journeyman ironworker turnover and employment statistics
Journeyman ironworker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for journeyman ironworkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Journeyman ironworker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Journeyman ironworker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.53% |
| 2011 | 16.84% |
| 2012 | 18.50% |
| 2013 | 17.80% |
| 2014 | 10.89% |
| 2015 | 9.25% |
| 2016 | 8.67% |
| 2017 | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 6.13% |
| 2019 | 6.13% |
| 2020 | 10.98% |
| 2021 | 10.52% |
Average journeyman ironworker tenure
The average journeyman ironworker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,005 journeyman ironworkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Journeyman ironworker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Journeyman ironworker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of journeyman ironworkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Builder | 1.40% | 2,863 |
| Sheet Rock Sander | 1.75% | 2,029 |
| Air Drill Operator | 2.24% | 27,128 |
| Airport Electrician | 2.76% | 15,439 |
| Tile Worker | 3.39% | 19,447 |
| Sheet Metal Mechanic | 4.07% | 35,242 |
| Journeyman Ironworker | 4.79% | - |
Similar journeyman ironworker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Builder | 1.40% | 2,863 |
| Sheet Rock Sander | 1.75% | 2,029 |
| Air Drill Operator | 2.24% | 27,128 |
| Airport Electrician | 2.76% | 15,439 |
| Tile Worker | 3.39% | 19,447 |
| Sheet Metal Mechanic | 4.07% | 35,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by journeyman ironworkers
The most common foreign language among journeyman ironworkers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Navajo at 14.3% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Navajo, 14.3%
- Dakota, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
Journeyman ironworker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Navajo | 14.3% |
| Dakota | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
