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Metal fabricator helper demographics and statistics in the US

Metal fabricator helper demographics research summary. Zippia estimates metal fabricator helper demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our metal fabricator helper estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about metal fabricator helpers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 5,449 metal fabricator helpers currently employed in the United States.
  • 5.8% of all metal fabricator helpers are women, while 94.2% are men.
  • The average metal fabricator helper age is 45 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of metal fabricator helpers is White (71.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.9%), Black or African American (11.6%) and Unknown (2.7%).
  • In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
  • 5% of all metal fabricator helpers are LGBT.
  • Metal fabricator helpers are 81% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Metal fabricator helper gender statistics

5.8% of metal fabricator helpers are women and 94.2% of metal fabricator helpers are men.
  • Male, 94.2%
  • Female, 5.8%

Metal fabricator helper gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male94.2%
Female5.8%

Metal fabricator helper gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$34,640
female-income
Female income
$32,337

Metal fabricator helper gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal fabricator helper positions over time. Currently, 5.8% of metal fabricator helpers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Metal fabricator helper gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201096.74%3.26%
201197.64%2.36%
201295.47%4.53%
201395.06%4.94%
201495.56%4.44%
201595.99%4.01%
201696.05%3.95%
201794.85%5.15%
201898.24%1.76%
201995.87%4.13%
202095.44%4.56%
202194.18%5.82%

Metal fabricator helper related jobs gender ratio

We compared metal fabricator helpers 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 titleMaleFemale
Timing Adjuster21%79%
Sewing Machine Assembler23%77%
Solderer-Assembler32%68%
Metal Fabricator Helper94%6%
Screw Driver Operator98%2%
Liner Installer98%2%
Top Installer99%1%

Metal fabricator helper demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among metal fabricator helpers is White, which makes up 71.4% of all metal fabricator helpers. Comparatively, 11.9% of metal fabricator helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of metal fabricator helpers are Black or African American.
  • White, 71.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
  • Black or African American, 11.6%
  • Unknown, 2.7%
  • Asian, 1.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Metal fabricator helper race

Metal fabricator helper racePercentages
White71.4%
Hispanic or Latino11.9%
Black or African American11.6%
Unknown2.7%
Asian1.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Metal fabricator helper race and ethnicity over time

See how metal fabricator helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Metal fabricator helper race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.92%9.30%1.89%13.18%
201172.00%10.47%3.57%13.00%
201274.55%6.79%1.43%16.59%
201369.82%13.42%0.80%15.05%
201468.93%12.19%2.32%15.32%
201571.03%10.49%0.52%15.78%
201668.49%11.99%0.85%15.80%
201772.94%9.22%0.85%14.66%
201871.60%10.20%1.82%14.05%
201974.94%8.77%1.06%14.35%
202068.80%8.24%2.59%16.26%
202171.35%11.60%1.31%11.89%

Metal fabricator helper wage gap by race

According to our data, white metal fabricator helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino metal fabricator helpers have the lowest average salary at $33,581.
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$35,170
White$35,256
Black or African American$34,084
Asian$35,143
Hispanic or Latino$33,581

Average metal fabricator helper age

See how the average age of metal fabricator helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Metal fabricator helper age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
White45
Black or African American47
Hispanic or Latino43.5

Metal fabricator helper age breakdown

The average age of metal fabricator helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the metal fabricator helper population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Metal fabricator helper age breakdown

Metal Fabricator Helper YearsPercentages
40+ years68%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years13%

Metal fabricator helper educational attainment

The most common degree for metal fabricator helpers is high school diploma, with 51% of metal fabricator helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 14%.
  • High School Diploma, 51%
  • Diploma, 18%
  • Associate, 14%
  • Bachelor's, 9%
  • Other Degrees, 8%

Metal fabricator helpers by degree level

Metal fabricator helper degreePercentages
High School Diploma51%
Diploma18%
Associate14%
Bachelor's9%
Other Degrees8%

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Metal fabricator helper wage gap by degree level

According to the data, metal fabricator helpers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,060 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metal fabricator helpers earn a median annual income of $34,233 compared to $33,833 for metal fabricator helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$33,833
Bachelor's Degree$34,233
Some College/ Associate Degree$35,060

Metal fabricator helper employment statistics

Most metal fabricator helpers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where metal fabricator helpers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where metal fabricator helpers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Metal fabricator helper jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees11%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees32%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees8%

Metal fabricator helper jobs by company type

Employees with the metal fabricator helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most metal fabricator helpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Public

Private

Government

Metal fabricator helper jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Public14%
Private81%
Government4%

Metal fabricator helper jobs by industry

The most common industries for metal fabricator helpers are manufacturing, professional and construction.

Manufacturing

Professional

Construction

Technology

Energy

Metal fabricator helper turnover and employment statistics

Metal fabricator helper unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for metal fabricator helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Metal fabricator helper unemployment rate by year

YearMetal fabricator helper unemployment rate
201015.61%
20118.70%
20128.13%
20139.80%
20144.91%
20156.23%
20162.57%
20173.27%
20184.46%
20193.37%
20203.24%
20214.29%

Average metal fabricator helper tenure

The average metal fabricator helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 208 metal fabricator helpers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Metal fabricator helper tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year40%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years9%
8-10 years2%
11+ years2%

Metal fabricator helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of metal fabricator helpers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Water Treatment Operator2.37%32,838
Electric Organ Assembler3.08%20,209
Aircraft Structures And Surfaces Assembler3.41%23,591
Metal Fabricator Helper4.61%-
Laundry Worker5.06%25,513
Chemical Operator9.20%36,522
Scanner Operator20.58%29,750

Similar metal fabricator helper jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Water Treatment Operator2.37%32,838
Electric Organ Assembler3.08%20,209
Aircraft Structures And Surfaces Assembler3.41%23,591
Laundry Worker5.06%25,513
Chemical Operator9.20%36,522
Scanner Operator20.58%29,750

Foreign languages spoken by metal fabricator helpers

  • Spanish, 100.0%

Metal fabricator helper languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish100.0%

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