Journeyman pipe welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Journeyman pipe welder demographics by:
Journeyman pipe welder gender statistics
2.2% of journeyman pipe welders are women and 97.8% of journeyman pipe welders are men.
- Male, 97.8%
- Female, 2.2%
Journeyman pipe welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.8% |
| Female | 2.2% |
Journeyman pipe welder gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,745
Female income
$63,280
Journeyman pipe welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in journeyman pipe welder positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of journeyman pipe welders are female.
Journeyman pipe welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.53% | 1.47% |
| 2011 | 98.73% | 1.27% |
| 2012 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2013 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
| 2014 | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 98.59% | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 98.18% | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 98.81% | 1.19% |
| 2018 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2020 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
Journeyman pipe welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared journeyman pipe welders 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% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Journeyman Pipe Welder | 98% | 2% |
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Journeyman pipe welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among journeyman pipe welders is White, which makes up 62.7% of all journeyman pipe welders. Comparatively, 20.7% of journeyman pipe welders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of journeyman pipe welders are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Journeyman pipe welder race
| Journeyman pipe welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Journeyman pipe welder race and ethnicity over time
See how journeyman pipe welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Journeyman pipe welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.48% | 10.61% | 1.34% | 16.36% |
| 2011 | 67.44% | 10.65% | 1.69% | 17.17% |
| 2012 | 66.77% | 11.17% | 1.51% | 17.55% |
| 2013 | 68.17% | 10.50% | 1.30% | 16.93% |
| 2014 | 67.04% | 10.95% | 1.38% | 17.79% |
| 2015 | 66.98% | 10.73% | 1.51% | 18.06% |
| 2016 | 65.90% | 10.67% | 1.53% | 18.95% |
| 2017 | 66.36% | 10.76% | 1.55% | 18.47% |
| 2018 | 66.36% | 10.04% | 1.34% | 19.16% |
| 2019 | 67.59% | 9.69% | 1.87% | 17.89% |
| 2020 | 65.00% | 10.05% | 1.95% | 17.83% |
| 2021 | 62.67% | 9.52% | 1.87% | 20.65% |
Journeyman pipe welder wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,557 |
| White | $65,209 |
| Black or African American | $61,605 |
| Asian | $62,099 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,336 |
Average journeyman pipe welder age
See how the average age of journeyman pipe welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Journeyman pipe welder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Unknown | 39 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | |
| White | 41 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Journeyman pipe welder age breakdown
The average age of journeyman pipe welders is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the journeyman pipe welder population.
Journeyman pipe welder age breakdown
| Journeyman Pipe Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Journeyman pipe welder educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Journeyman pipe welders by degree level
| Journeyman pipe welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Journeyman pipe welder wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,332 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,800 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,204 |
Journeyman pipe welder employment statistics
Most journeyman pipe welders work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where journeyman pipe welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where journeyman pipe welders work.
Journeyman pipe welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Journeyman pipe welder jobs by company type
Employees with the journeyman pipe welder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most journeyman pipe welders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Journeyman pipe welder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 1% |
Journeyman pipe welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for journeyman pipe welders are construction, manufacturing and energy.
Journeyman pipe welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 34% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Journeyman pipe welder turnover and employment statistics
Journeyman pipe welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for journeyman pipe welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Journeyman pipe welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Journeyman pipe welder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.79% |
| 2011 | 15.00% |
| 2012 | 11.39% |
| 2013 | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 7.35% |
| 2015 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 4.56% |
| 2018 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 3.70% |
| 2020 | 5.64% |
| 2021 | 6.78% |
Average journeyman pipe welder tenure
The average journeyman pipe welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 274 journeyman pipe welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Journeyman pipe welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Journeyman pipe welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of journeyman pipe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Metal Worker | 1.40% | 21,890 |
| Drywall Worker | 1.75% | 19,512 |
| Journeyman Pipe Welder | 2.08% | - |
| Chainer | 2.24% | 4,435 |
| Marine Electrician | 2.76% | 26,034 |
| Setter | 3.39% | 1,950 |
| Gutter Hanger | 4.07% | 569 |
Similar journeyman pipe welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Metal Worker | 1.40% | 21,890 |
| Drywall Worker | 1.75% | 19,512 |
| Chainer | 2.24% | 4,435 |
| Marine Electrician | 2.76% | 26,034 |
| Setter | 3.39% | 1,950 |
| Gutter Hanger | 4.07% | 569 |
Foreign languages spoken by journeyman pipe welders
The most common foreign language among journeyman pipe welders is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Journeyman pipe welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |