Metal tank erector demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal tank erector demographics by:
Metal tank erector gender statistics
1.5% of metal tank erectors are women and 98.5% of metal tank erectors are men.
- Male, 98.5%
- Female, 1.5%
Metal tank erector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.5% |
| Female | 1.5% |
Metal tank erector gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,242
Female income
$32,261
Metal tank erector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal tank erector positions over time. Currently, 1.5% of metal tank erectors are female.
Metal tank erector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.28% | 1.72% |
| 2011 | 99.14% | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 98.53% | 1.47% |
| 2013 | 98.28% | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 97.94% | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 98.70% | 1.30% |
| 2017 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2018 | 98.91% | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 98.88% | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 99.49% | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
Metal tank erector related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal tank erectors 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% |
| Metal Tank Erector | 99% | 1% |
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Metal tank erector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal tank erectors is White, which makes up 65.8% of all metal tank erectors. Comparatively, 17.1% of metal tank erectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of metal tank erectors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Asian, 1.6%
Metal tank erector race
| Metal tank erector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Metal tank erector race and ethnicity over time
See how metal tank erector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal tank erector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.51% | 9.47% | 1.72% | 14.68% |
| 2011 | 70.30% | 9.79% | 1.12% | 14.48% |
| 2012 | 71.70% | 7.76% | 1.82% | 14.46% |
| 2013 | 67.76% | 11.29% | 2.35% | 15.16% |
| 2014 | 69.12% | 8.15% | 1.86% | 16.37% |
| 2015 | 71.26% | 9.23% | 1.70% | 14.08% |
| 2016 | 70.18% | 7.11% | 1.31% | 17.41% |
| 2017 | 63.12% | 10.66% | 2.30% | 20.25% |
| 2018 | 66.50% | 9.14% | 1.78% | 19.10% |
| 2019 | 70.43% | 9.04% | 1.88% | 15.29% |
| 2020 | 64.47% | 10.05% | 1.63% | 17.36% |
| 2021 | 65.84% | 8.47% | 1.62% | 17.15% |
Metal tank erector wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown metal tank erectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metal tank erectors have the lowest average salary at $33,624.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,464 |
| White | $42,460 |
| Black or African American | $33,624 |
| Asian | $38,570 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,106 |
Average metal tank erector age
See how the average age of metal tank erectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Metal tank erector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Metal tank erector age breakdown
The average age of metal tank erectors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the metal tank erector population.
Metal tank erector age breakdown
| Metal Tank Erector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Metal tank erector educational attainment
The most common degree for metal tank erectors is high school diploma, with 62% of metal tank erectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 62%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Metal tank erectors by degree level
| Metal tank erector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 62% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Metal tank erector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metal tank erectors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,293 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metal tank erectors earn a median annual income of $40,431 compared to $36,496 for metal tank erectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,496 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,431 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,293 |
Metal tank erector employment statistics
Company size where metal tank erectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal tank erectors work.
Metal tank erector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 41% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Metal tank erector jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal tank erectors are construction, manufacturing and retail.
Metal tank erector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 36% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Metal tank erector turnover and employment statistics
Metal tank erector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal tank erectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal tank erector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal tank erector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.53% |
| 2011 | 16.84% |
| 2012 | 18.50% |
| 2013 | 17.80% |
| 2014 | 10.89% |
| 2015 | 9.25% |
| 2016 | 8.67% |
| 2017 | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 6.13% |
| 2019 | 6.13% |
| 2020 | 10.98% |
| 2021 | 10.52% |
Average metal tank erector tenure
The average metal tank erector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 metal tank erectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal tank erector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Metal tank erector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal tank erectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Top Liner | 1.40% | 336 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Concrete Pourer | 2.24% | 1,588 |
| Electrical Installer | 2.76% | 55,610 |
| Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Sheet Metal Erector | 4.07% | 2,782 |
| Metal Tank Erector | 4.79% | - |
Similar metal tank erector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Top Liner | 1.40% | 336 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Concrete Pourer | 2.24% | 1,588 |
| Electrical Installer | 2.76% | 55,610 |
| Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Sheet Metal Erector | 4.07% | 2,782 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal tank erectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Metal tank erector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |