Metal welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal welder gender statistics
3.7% of metal welders are women and 96.3% of metal welders are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Metal welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Metal welder gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,483
Female income
$32,554
Metal welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal welder positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of metal welders are female.
Metal welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2011 | 96.46% | 3.54% |
| 2012 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2015 | 96.68% | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2017 | 96.46% | 3.54% |
| 2018 | 96.01% | 3.99% |
| 2019 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2020 | 95.87% | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
Metal welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal welders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Metal Welder | 96% | 4% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Metal welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal welders is White, which makes up 64.0% of all metal welders. Comparatively, 17.8% of metal welders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of metal welders are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Metal welder race
| Metal welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Metal welder race and ethnicity over time
See how metal welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.78% | 10.78% | 3.04% | 15.54% |
| 2011 | 68.32% | 10.64% | 2.52% | 15.17% |
| 2012 | 68.56% | 10.65% | 2.59% | 14.53% |
| 2013 | 68.14% | 10.61% | 2.64% | 15.70% |
| 2014 | 68.19% | 10.94% | 2.41% | 15.62% |
| 2015 | 67.42% | 10.66% | 2.42% | 16.31% |
| 2016 | 67.82% | 10.87% | 2.57% | 15.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 9.56% | 2.62% | 15.85% |
| 2018 | 68.69% | 9.50% | 2.31% | 16.04% |
| 2019 | 69.00% | 9.66% | 2.61% | 15.68% |
| 2020 | 66.15% | 10.09% | 2.14% | 15.98% |
| 2021 | 64.02% | 9.97% | 2.62% | 17.83% |
Metal welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white metal welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metal welders have the lowest average salary at $35,335.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,251 |
| White | $37,183 |
| Black or African American | $35,335 |
| Asian | $37,003 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,675 |
Average metal welder age
See how the average age of metal welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Metal welder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 46.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 39 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 |
Metal welder age breakdown
The average age of metal welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the metal welder population.
Metal welder age breakdown
| Metal Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Metal welder educational attainment
The most common degree for metal welders is high school diploma, with 42% of metal welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Metal welders by degree level
| Metal welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Metal welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metal welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,458 annually. With a Associate degree, metal welders earn a median annual income of $37,364 compared to $36,574 for metal welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,574 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,458 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,364 |
Metal welder employment statistics
Most metal welders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where metal welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal welders work.
Metal welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Metal welder jobs by company type
Employees with the metal welder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most metal welders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Metal welder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 6% |
Metal welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal welders are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Metal welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Metal welder turnover and employment statistics
Metal welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal welder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.84% |
| 2011 | 12.42% |
| 2012 | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 6.41% |
| 2016 | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 4.83% |
| 2020 | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 6.82% |
Average metal welder tenure
The average metal welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 metal welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Metal welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal welders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Die Mechanic | 2.99% | 34,815 |
| Case Preparer And Liner | 3.20% | 22,317 |
| Instrument Maker Apprentice | 3.26% | 15,065 |
| Roller Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,384 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Bench Grinder | 6.48% | 1,028 |
Similar metal welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Die Mechanic | 2.99% | 34,815 |
| Case Preparer And Liner | 3.20% | 22,317 |
| Instrument Maker Apprentice | 3.26% | 15,065 |
| Roller Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,384 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Bench Grinder | 6.48% | 1,028 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal welders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Metal welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |