Lead fabricator demographics and statistics in the US
Lead fabricator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead fabricator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead 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 lead fabricators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 5,401 lead fabricators currently employed in the United States.
- 7.2% of all lead fabricators are women, while 92.8% are men.
- The average lead fabricator age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of lead fabricators is White (58.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.4%), Black or African American (11.7%) and Asian (8.8%).
- In 2022, women earned 88% of what men earned.
- 5% of all lead fabricators are LGBT.
- Lead fabricators are 77% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Lead fabricator demographics by:
Lead fabricator gender statistics
7.2% of lead fabricators are women and 92.8% of lead fabricators are men.
- Male, 92.8%
- Female, 7.2%
Lead fabricator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.8% |
| Female | 7.2% |
Lead fabricator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,437
Female income
$41,625
Lead fabricator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead fabricator positions over time. Currently, 7.2% of lead fabricators are female.
Lead fabricator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2011 | 91.72% | 8.28% |
| 2012 | 91.63% | 8.37% |
| 2013 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2014 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2015 | 92.52% | 7.48% |
| 2016 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 2019 | 92.51% | 7.49% |
| 2020 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 92.75% | 7.25% |
Lead fabricator related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead 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% |
| Lead Fabricator | 93% | 7% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Lead fabricator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead fabricators is White, which makes up 58.2% of all lead fabricators. Comparatively, 16.4% of lead fabricators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of lead fabricators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Lead fabricator race
| Lead fabricator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Lead fabricator race and ethnicity over time
See how lead fabricator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead fabricator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.67% | 10.15% | 6.97% | 14.81% |
| 2011 | 64.24% | 11.88% | 6.65% | 14.76% |
| 2012 | 63.84% | 11.99% | 6.47% | 15.00% |
| 2013 | 64.60% | 11.16% | 6.82% | 14.95% |
| 2014 | 64.70% | 11.31% | 6.70% | 14.72% |
| 2015 | 63.40% | 12.02% | 6.72% | 15.05% |
| 2016 | 62.71% | 11.71% | 7.06% | 15.79% |
| 2017 | 62.48% | 12.52% | 6.99% | 15.39% |
| 2018 | 61.44% | 12.41% | 7.40% | 15.63% |
| 2019 | 62.32% | 12.57% | 7.55% | 14.71% |
| 2020 | 61.20% | 10.98% | 7.60% | 15.32% |
| 2021 | 58.25% | 11.67% | 8.81% | 16.45% |
Lead fabricator wage gap by race
According to our data, white lead fabricators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lead fabricators have the lowest average salary at $44,780.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,885 |
| White | $49,357 |
| Black or African American | $45,712 |
| Asian | $48,638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,780 |
Average lead fabricator age
See how the average age of lead fabricators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lead 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 |
Lead fabricator age breakdown
The average age of lead fabricators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the lead fabricator population.
Lead fabricator age breakdown
| Lead Fabricator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Lead fabricator educational attainment
The most common degree for lead fabricators is high school diploma, with 28% of lead fabricators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 27%.
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Lead fabricators by degree level
| Lead fabricator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Lead fabricator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lead fabricators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,833 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lead fabricators earn a median annual income of $47,237 compared to $46,204 for lead fabricators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,204 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,237 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,833 |
Lead fabricator employment statistics
Most lead fabricators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lead fabricators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead fabricators work.
Lead fabricator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Lead fabricator jobs by company type
Employees with the lead fabricator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead fabricators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lead fabricator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 3% |
Lead fabricator jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead fabricators are manufacturing, construction and retail.
Lead fabricator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Lead fabricator turnover and employment statistics
Lead fabricator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead fabricators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead fabricator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead 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 lead fabricator tenure
The average lead fabricator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,409 lead fabricators resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead fabricator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Lead fabricator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Octave Board Assembler | 3.08% | 17,964 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Lead Fabricator | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar lead fabricator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Octave Board Assembler | 3.08% | 17,964 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead fabricators
The most common foreign language among lead fabricators is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 18.2% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- Carrier, 18.2%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
Lead fabricator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| Carrier | 18.2% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
