Metal technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal technician gender statistics
13.6% of metal technicians are women and 86.4% of metal technicians are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Metal technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Metal technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,361
Female income
$34,374
Metal technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal technician positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of metal technicians are female.
Metal technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2011 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2012 | 87.07% | 12.93% |
| 2013 | 86.61% | 13.39% |
| 2014 | 82.05% | 17.95% |
| 2015 | 85.49% | 14.51% |
| 2016 | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 2017 | 86.07% | 13.93% |
| 2018 | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 2019 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 2020 | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2021 | 86.44% | 13.56% |
Metal technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal technicians 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% |
| Metal Technician | 86% | 14% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Metal technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal technicians is White, which makes up 68.0% of all metal technicians. Comparatively, 16.4% of metal technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of metal technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 68.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Metal technician race
| Metal technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Metal technician race and ethnicity over time
See how metal technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.91% | 8.67% | 3.51% | 11.53% |
| 2011 | 69.93% | 9.60% | 3.76% | 14.34% |
| 2012 | 73.36% | 8.77% | 3.22% | 12.64% |
| 2013 | 69.75% | 9.52% | 3.50% | 14.17% |
| 2014 | 68.79% | 10.41% | 4.22% | 14.22% |
| 2015 | 71.32% | 8.39% | 3.54% | 14.01% |
| 2016 | 71.16% | 10.03% | 3.57% | 11.77% |
| 2017 | 69.43% | 10.14% | 3.39% | 14.02% |
| 2018 | 69.57% | 7.67% | 3.23% | 16.88% |
| 2019 | 69.74% | 7.50% | 4.05% | 15.56% |
| 2020 | 68.59% | 7.82% | 3.95% | 14.46% |
| 2021 | 67.96% | 8.06% | 3.23% | 16.40% |
Metal technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown metal technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metal technicians have the lowest average salary at $34,331.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,155 |
| White | $35,900 |
| Black or African American | $34,331 |
| Asian | $35,198 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,250 |
Average metal technician age
See how the average age of metal technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Metal technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 52.5 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Metal technician age breakdown
The average age of metal technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the metal technician population.
Metal technician age breakdown
| Metal Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Metal technician educational attainment
The most common degree for metal technicians is bachelor's degree, with 34% of metal technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Metal technicians by degree level
| Metal technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Metal technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,577 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,701 |
Metal technician employment statistics
Most metal technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where metal technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal technicians work.
Metal technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Metal technician jobs by company type
Employees with the metal technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most metal technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Metal technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 6% |
Metal technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal technicians are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Metal technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Metal technician turnover and employment statistics
Metal technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 14.49% |
| 2012 | 11.75% |
| 2013 | 11.74% |
| 2014 | 8.47% |
| 2015 | 4.81% |
| 2016 | 6.03% |
| 2017 | 4.32% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.94% |
| 2020 | 6.37% |
| 2021 | 5.35% |
Average metal technician tenure
The average metal technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 525 metal technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Metal technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Mason | 1.40% | 214 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,129 |
| Construction Driller | 2.24% | 27,577 |
| Conduit Installer | 2.76% | 15,056 |
| Ceramic Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,421 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | - |
Similar metal technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Mason | 1.40% | 214 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,129 |
| Construction Driller | 2.24% | 27,577 |
| Conduit Installer | 2.76% | 15,056 |
| Ceramic Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,421 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal technicians
The most common foreign language among metal technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Czech, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Slovak, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Metal technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Czech | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Slovak | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
