Plastic welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Plastic welder gender statistics
9.3% of plastic welders are women and 90.7% of plastic welders are men.
- Male, 90.7%
- Female, 9.3%
Plastic welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.7% |
| Female | 9.3% |
Plastic welder gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,220
Female income
$37,843
Plastic welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plastic welder positions over time. Currently, 9.3% of plastic welders are female.
Plastic welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
| 2011 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2012 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
| 2013 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| 2014 | 90.70% | 9.30% |
| 2015 | 91.48% | 8.52% |
| 2016 | 91.20% | 8.80% |
| 2017 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2019 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2020 | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 2021 | 90.67% | 9.33% |
Plastic welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared plastic 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% |
| Plastic Welder | 91% | 9% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Plastic welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plastic welders is White, which makes up 65.3% of all plastic welders. Comparatively, 18.3% of plastic welders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of plastic welders are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Plastic welder race
| Plastic welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Plastic welder race and ethnicity over time
See how plastic welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plastic welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.07% | 8.89% | 3.27% | 16.02% |
| 2011 | 69.62% | 8.75% | 2.75% | 15.65% |
| 2012 | 69.86% | 8.75% | 2.83% | 15.00% |
| 2013 | 69.44% | 8.72% | 2.87% | 16.17% |
| 2014 | 69.49% | 9.05% | 2.64% | 16.09% |
| 2015 | 68.72% | 8.77% | 2.66% | 16.78% |
| 2016 | 69.11% | 8.97% | 2.80% | 16.17% |
| 2017 | 69.76% | 7.67% | 2.85% | 16.32% |
| 2018 | 69.99% | 7.60% | 2.54% | 16.51% |
| 2019 | 70.29% | 7.76% | 2.84% | 16.15% |
| 2020 | 67.45% | 8.19% | 2.37% | 16.45% |
| 2021 | 65.32% | 8.08% | 2.85% | 18.30% |
Plastic welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white plastic welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plastic welders have the lowest average salary at $42,329.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,836 |
| White | $45,382 |
| Black or African American | $42,329 |
| Asian | $45,082 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,538 |
Average plastic welder age
See how the average age of plastic welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plastic 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 |
Plastic welder age breakdown
The average age of plastic welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the plastic welder population.
Plastic welder age breakdown
| Plastic Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Plastic welder educational attainment
The most common degree for plastic welders is high school diploma, with 45% of plastic welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Plastic welders by degree level
| Plastic welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Plastic welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plastic welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,523 annually. With a Associate degree, plastic welders earn a median annual income of $45,685 compared to $44,370 for plastic welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,370 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,523 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,685 |
Plastic welder employment statistics
Most plastic welders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where plastic welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plastic welders work.
Plastic welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Plastic welder jobs by company type
Employees with the plastic welder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plastic welders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plastic welder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 4% |
Plastic welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for plastic welders are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Plastic welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Plastic welder turnover and employment statistics
Plastic welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plastic welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plastic welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plastic 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 plastic welder tenure
The average plastic welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 174 plastic welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Plastic welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Plastic welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plastic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Die Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 13,262 |
| Copper Plater | 3.20% | 50 |
| Aviation Machinist Mate | 3.26% | 9,663 |
| Roller Leveler | 3.27% | 674 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
| Finish Opener | 6.48% | 3,625 |
Similar plastic welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Die Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 13,262 |
| Copper Plater | 3.20% | 50 |
| Aviation Machinist Mate | 3.26% | 9,663 |
| Roller Leveler | 3.27% | 674 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
| Finish Opener | 6.48% | 3,625 |
Foreign languages spoken by plastic welders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Plastic welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |