Plastics heat welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Plastics heat welder gender statistics
30.3% of plastics heat welders are women and 69.7% of plastics heat welders are men.
- Male, 69.7%
- Female, 30.3%
Plastics heat welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.7% |
| Female | 30.3% |
Plastics heat welder gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,241
Female income
$42,494
Plastics heat welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plastics heat welder positions over time. Currently, 30.3% of plastics heat welders are female.
Plastics heat welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.32% | 31.68% |
| 2011 | 68.46% | 31.54% |
| 2012 | 68.49% | 31.51% |
| 2013 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
| 2014 | 69.47% | 30.53% |
| 2015 | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| 2016 | 69.70% | 30.30% |
| 2017 | 68.99% | 31.01% |
| 2018 | 71.25% | 28.75% |
| 2019 | 70.45% | 29.55% |
| 2020 | 69.20% | 30.80% |
| 2021 | 69.70% | 30.30% |
Plastics heat welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared plastics heat welders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Plastics Heat Welder | 70% | 30% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Plastics heat welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plastics heat welders is White, which makes up 58.3% of all plastics heat welders. Comparatively, 19.2% of plastics heat welders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of plastics heat welders are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Plastics heat welder race
| Plastics heat welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Plastics heat welder race and ethnicity over time
See how plastics heat welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plastics heat welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Plastics heat welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white plastics heat welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plastics heat welders have the lowest average salary at $45,865.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,087 |
| White | $48,949 |
| Black or African American | $45,865 |
| Asian | $46,766 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,605 |
Average plastics heat welder age
See how the average age of plastics heat welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plastics heat welder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Plastics heat welder age breakdown
The average age of plastics heat welders is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the plastics heat welder population.
Plastics heat welder age breakdown
| Plastics Heat Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Plastics heat welder educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 38%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
Plastics heat welders by degree level
| Plastics heat welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 38% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
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Plastics heat welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plastics heat welders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,020 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plastics heat welders earn a median annual income of $47,875 compared to $47,037 for plastics heat welders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,020 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,064 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,875 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,037 |
Plastics heat welder turnover and employment statistics
Plastics heat welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plastics heat welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plastics heat welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plastics heat welder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average plastics heat welder tenure
The average plastics heat welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 plastics heat welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Plastics heat welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Plastics heat welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plastics heat 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transistor Tester | 4.47% | 6,855 |
| Stuffing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Plastics Heat Welder | 4.90% | - |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Salt Maker | 8.41% | 6,976 |
| Cell Worker | 8.89% | 24,460 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Similar plastics heat welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transistor Tester | 4.47% | 6,855 |
| Stuffing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Salt Maker | 8.41% | 6,976 |
| Cell Worker | 8.89% | 24,460 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |