Resistance welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Resistance welder gender statistics
33.8% of resistance welders are women and 66.2% of resistance welders are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Resistance welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Resistance welder gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,793
Female income
$35,275
Resistance welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in resistance welder positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of resistance welders are female.
Resistance welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.38% | 33.62% |
| 2011 | 66.94% | 33.06% |
| 2012 | 63.22% | 36.78% |
| 2013 | 65.45% | 34.55% |
| 2014 | 66.26% | 33.74% |
| 2015 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
| 2016 | 67.60% | 32.40% |
| 2017 | 66.94% | 33.06% |
| 2018 | 64.13% | 35.87% |
| 2019 | 63.13% | 36.87% |
| 2020 | 63.28% | 36.72% |
| 2021 | 66.18% | 33.82% |
Resistance welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared resistance 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% |
| Resistance Welder | 66% | 34% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Resistance welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among resistance welders is White, which makes up 65.4% of all resistance welders. Comparatively, 17.2% of resistance welders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of resistance welders are Black or African American.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Resistance welder race
| Resistance welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Resistance welder race and ethnicity over time
See how resistance welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Resistance welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.17% | 9.30% | 4.02% | 14.92% |
| 2011 | 69.71% | 9.16% | 3.50% | 14.55% |
| 2012 | 69.95% | 9.17% | 3.58% | 13.91% |
| 2013 | 69.53% | 9.13% | 3.62% | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 69.58% | 9.46% | 3.39% | 15.00% |
| 2015 | 68.81% | 9.18% | 3.41% | 15.69% |
| 2016 | 69.21% | 9.38% | 3.55% | 15.08% |
| 2017 | 69.85% | 8.08% | 3.60% | 15.22% |
| 2018 | 70.08% | 8.02% | 3.29% | 15.42% |
| 2019 | 70.39% | 8.17% | 3.59% | 15.06% |
| 2020 | 67.54% | 8.60% | 3.13% | 15.36% |
| 2021 | 65.41% | 8.49% | 3.60% | 17.20% |
Resistance welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white resistance welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american resistance welders have the lowest average salary at $39,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,398 |
| White | $42,991 |
| Black or African American | $39,851 |
| Asian | $42,681 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,121 |
Average resistance welder age
See how the average age of resistance welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Resistance 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 |
Resistance welder age breakdown
The average age of resistance welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the resistance welder population.
Resistance welder age breakdown
| Resistance Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Resistance welder educational attainment
The most common degree for resistance welders is high school diploma, with 52% of resistance welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 7%
Resistance welders by degree level
| Resistance welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
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Resistance welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, resistance welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,203 annually. With a Associate degree, resistance welders earn a median annual income of $43,304 compared to $41,948 for resistance welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,948 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,203 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,304 |
Resistance welder employment statistics
Company size where resistance welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where resistance welders work.
Resistance welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Resistance welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for resistance welders are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Resistance welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 2% |
Resistance welder turnover and employment statistics
Resistance welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for resistance welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Resistance welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Resistance 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 resistance welder tenure
The average resistance welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 resistance welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Resistance welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Resistance welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of resistance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Die Cutter Apprentice | 2.99% | 11,230 |
| Crack Off Person | 3.20% | 30,251 |
| Maintenance Machinist | 3.26% | 83,042 |
| Wire Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,311 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Lap Grinder | 6.48% | 649 |
Similar resistance welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Die Cutter Apprentice | 2.99% | 11,230 |
| Crack Off Person | 3.20% | 30,251 |
| Maintenance Machinist | 3.26% | 83,042 |
| Wire Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,311 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Lap Grinder | 6.48% | 649 |
Foreign languages spoken by resistance welders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Resistance welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |