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Metal framer demographics and statistics in the US

Metal framer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates metal framer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our metal framer 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 framers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 25,244 metal framers currently employed in the United States.
  • 4.1% of all metal framers are women, while 95.9% are men.
  • The average metal framer age is 41 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of metal framers is White (56.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (28.9%), Black or African American (7.3%) and Unknown (4.7%).
  • In 2022, women earned 100% of what men earned.
  • 2% of all metal framers are LGBT.
  • Metal framers are 84% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Metal framer gender statistics

4.1% of metal framers are women and 95.9% of metal framers are men.
  • Male, 95.9%
  • Female, 4.1%

Metal framer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male95.9%
Female4.1%

Metal framer gender pay gap

Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$39,465
female-income
Female income
$39,423

Metal framer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal framer positions over time. Currently, 4.1% of metal framers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Metal framer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201095.98%4.02%
201196.95%3.05%
201296.09%3.91%
201396.63%3.37%
201495.50%4.50%
201596.11%3.89%
201695.13%4.87%
201794.31%5.69%
201894.80%5.20%
201995.19%4.81%
202095.16%4.84%
202195.86%4.14%

Metal framer related jobs gender ratio

We compared metal framers 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 titleMaleFemale
Composition Floor Setter34%66%
Metal Framer96%4%
Gas Fitter97%3%
Insulation Worker97%2%
Water Softener Installer97%3%

Metal framer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among metal framers is White, which makes up 56.4% of all metal framers. Comparatively, 28.9% of metal framers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of metal framers are Black or African American.
  • White, 56.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 28.9%
  • Black or African American, 7.3%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • Asian, 1.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Metal framer race

Metal framer racePercentages
White56.4%
Hispanic or Latino28.9%
Black or African American7.3%
Unknown4.7%
Asian1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Metal framer race and ethnicity over time

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

Metal framer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.44%7.64%1.59%23.15%
201163.64%8.03%1.58%23.13%
201263.45%8.02%1.70%23.00%
201362.99%7.39%1.59%24.26%
201462.16%7.74%1.50%25.31%
201561.84%7.54%1.76%25.44%
201660.72%7.60%1.61%26.38%
201759.29%7.94%1.59%27.45%
201859.89%6.81%1.74%28.21%
201961.33%6.91%1.78%26.66%
202059.34%7.73%1.74%25.74%
202156.41%7.30%1.61%28.87%

Metal framer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian metal framers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metal framers have the lowest average salary at $38,173.
$42,000
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$39,850
White$40,254
Black or African American$38,173
Asian$40,409
Hispanic or Latino$38,687

Average metal framer age

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

Metal framer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American43
Unknown41
Asian39.5
Hispanic or Latino4037
White4340
American Indian and Alaska Native45.5

Metal framer age breakdown

The average age of metal framers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the metal framer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Metal framer age breakdown

Metal Framer YearsPercentages
40+ years56%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years17%

Metal framer educational attainment

The most common degree for metal framers is high school diploma, with 53% of metal framers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
  • High School Diploma, 53%
  • Associate, 21%
  • Diploma, 13%
  • Bachelor's, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Metal framers by degree level

Metal framer degreePercentages
High School Diploma53%
Associate21%
Diploma13%
Bachelor's10%
Other Degrees3%

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Metal framer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, metal framers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,294 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metal framers earn a median annual income of $39,583 compared to $38,992 for metal framers with an High School Diploma degree.
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$38,992
Bachelor's Degree$39,583
Some College/ Associate Degree$40,294

Metal framer employment statistics

Most metal framers work for a private in the construction industry.

Company size where metal framers work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Metal framer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees22%
100 - 500 employees32%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees19%
> 10,000 employees7%

Metal framer jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Metal framer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public13%
Private84%
Government2%

Metal framer jobs by industry

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

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional

Retail

Technology

Metal framer turnover and employment statistics

Metal framer unemployment rate over time

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

Metal framer unemployment rate by year

YearMetal framer unemployment rate
201020.96%
201118.39%
201215.75%
201312.57%
20149.77%
20158.13%
20167.33%
20176.28%
20185.26%
20195.00%
20208.80%
20217.82%

Average metal framer tenure

The average metal framer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 511 metal framers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Metal framer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year31%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years3%
11+ years8%

Metal framer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of metal framers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Monument Installer1.40%15,057
Ceiling Installer1.75%15,067
Site Worker2.24%34,602
Metal Framer2.31%-
Aviation Electrician's Mate2.76%8,123
Floor Refinisher3.39%16,290
Sheet Metal Helper4.07%16,044

Similar metal framer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Monument Installer1.40%15,057
Ceiling Installer1.75%15,067
Site Worker2.24%34,602
Aviation Electrician's Mate2.76%8,123
Floor Refinisher3.39%16,290
Sheet Metal Helper4.07%16,044

Foreign languages spoken by metal framers

  • Spanish, 93.8%
  • French, 6.3%

Metal framer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish93.8%
French6.3%

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Metal framer location demographics

Which city has the most Metal Framers?

By looking through more than 511 resumes, we found that the most popular places for metal framers are Orlando, FL and Phoenix, AZ.
Number of Metal Framers

Metal framer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Florida74$27,334
2North Carolina50$27,951
3Texas50$28,835
4California46$54,736
5Virginia41$37,137
6Wisconsin39$42,311
7Tennessee39$32,507
8Minnesota37$44,551
9Pennsylvania37$43,074
10Georgia36$38,902
11Ohio34$35,286
12South Carolina32$33,090
13Washington29$52,295
14Kansas23$34,233
15Massachusetts22$41,059
16Louisiana22$32,798
17Michigan20$37,262
18Alabama16$29,621
19New York14$44,796
20Illinois12$44,926
21Iowa11$39,099
22Indiana11$34,050
23Oregon9$49,558
24Connecticut9$43,915
25Maine8$41,465
26Colorado8$40,170
27New Jersey7$45,395
28Utah7$39,674
29Maryland7$39,787
30Idaho6$32,479
31Arkansas6$25,711
32Kentucky5$38,196
33Missouri5$38,611
34New Hampshire4$42,649
35North Dakota3$44,028
36Vermont3$43,190
37Montana3$40,965
38Nebraska3$34,478
39South Dakota3$29,502
40Oklahoma3$29,418
41Rhode Island2$42,881
42Alaska2$42,163
43Nevada2$42,357
44Mississippi2$31,964
45Arizona2$30,899
46District of Columbia1$45,807
47Delaware1$36,109
48Wyoming0$41,196
49Hawaii0$39,409
50New Mexico0$33,285
51West Virginia0$29,695

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