Metal fitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal fitter demographics by:
Metal fitter gender statistics
3.3% of metal fitters are women and 96.7% of metal fitters are men.
- Male, 96.7%
- Female, 3.3%
Metal fitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.7% |
| Female | 3.3% |
Metal fitter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,155
Female income
$40,239
Metal fitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal fitter positions over time. Currently, 3.3% of metal fitters are female.
Metal fitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.18% | 1.82% |
| 2011 | 98.69% | 1.31% |
| 2012 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2013 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2015 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2016 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2017 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 99.03% | 0.97% |
| 2019 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 97.45% | 2.55% |
| 2021 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
Metal fitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal fitters 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% |
| Metal Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Metal fitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal fitters is White, which makes up 72.6% of all metal fitters. Comparatively, 12.9% of metal fitters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of metal fitters are Black or African American.
- White, 72.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- Asian, 1.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Metal fitter race
| Metal fitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Metal fitter race and ethnicity over time
See how metal fitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal fitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.15% | 6.97% | 1.94% | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 73.24% | 8.14% | 3.61% | 14.05% |
| 2012 | 75.78% | 4.46% | 1.47% | 17.63% |
| 2013 | 71.05% | 11.09% | 0.85% | 16.09% |
| 2014 | 70.16% | 9.86% | 2.37% | 16.36% |
| 2015 | 72.26% | 8.17% | 0.57% | 16.82% |
| 2016 | 69.72% | 9.66% | 0.89% | 16.85% |
| 2017 | 74.17% | 6.89% | 0.90% | 15.70% |
| 2018 | 72.83% | 7.87% | 1.86% | 15.09% |
| 2019 | 76.18% | 6.45% | 1.10% | 15.39% |
| 2020 | 70.04% | 5.91% | 2.63% | 17.31% |
| 2021 | 72.59% | 9.27% | 1.35% | 12.93% |
Metal fitter wage gap by race
According to our data, white metal fitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino metal fitters have the lowest average salary at $41,813.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,827 |
| White | $43,935 |
| Black or African American | $42,451 |
| Asian | $43,793 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,813 |
Average metal fitter age
See how the average age of metal fitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Metal fitter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | |
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Metal fitter age breakdown
The average age of metal fitters is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the metal fitter population.
Metal fitter age breakdown
| Metal Fitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Metal fitter educational attainment
The most common degree for metal fitters is high school diploma, with 52% of metal fitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Metal fitters by degree level
| Metal fitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Metal fitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metal fitters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,687 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metal fitters earn a median annual income of $42,639 compared to $42,133 for metal fitters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,133 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,639 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,687 |
Metal fitter employment statistics
Company size where metal fitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal fitters work.
Metal fitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Metal fitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal fitters are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Metal fitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
Metal fitter turnover and employment statistics
Metal fitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal fitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal fitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal fitter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.61% |
| 2011 | 8.70% |
| 2012 | 8.13% |
| 2013 | 9.80% |
| 2014 | 4.91% |
| 2015 | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 3.27% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 3.37% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 4.29% |
Average metal fitter tenure
The average metal fitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 metal fitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal fitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Metal fitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal fitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Test Fixture Assembler | 3.08% | 35,687 |
| Assembly Associate | 3.41% | 28,002 |
| Metal Fitter | 4.61% | - |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar metal fitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Test Fixture Assembler | 3.08% | 35,687 |
| Assembly Associate | 3.41% | 28,002 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |