Robotic welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Robotic welder gender statistics
20.4% of robotic welders are women and 79.6% of robotic welders are men.
- Male, 79.6%
- Female, 20.4%
Robotic welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.6% |
| Female | 20.4% |
Robotic welder gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,103
Female income
$29,575
Robotic welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in robotic welder positions over time. Currently, 20.4% of robotic welders are female.
Robotic welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.77% | 20.23% |
| 2011 | 80.17% | 19.83% |
| 2012 | 77.44% | 22.56% |
| 2013 | 79.09% | 20.91% |
| 2014 | 79.69% | 20.31% |
| 2015 | 81.20% | 18.80% |
| 2016 | 80.65% | 19.35% |
| 2017 | 80.18% | 19.82% |
| 2018 | 78.12% | 21.88% |
| 2019 | 77.37% | 22.63% |
| 2020 | 77.48% | 22.52% |
| 2021 | 79.62% | 20.38% |
Robotic welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared robotic 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% |
| Robotic Welder | 80% | 20% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Robotic welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among robotic welders is White, which makes up 66.6% of all robotic welders. Comparatively, 15.2% of robotic welders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of robotic welders are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Robotic welder race
| Robotic welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Robotic welder race and ethnicity over time
See how robotic welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Robotic welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.33% | 11.03% | 3.06% | 12.90% |
| 2011 | 70.87% | 10.89% | 2.54% | 12.53% |
| 2012 | 71.12% | 10.89% | 2.61% | 11.88% |
| 2013 | 70.69% | 10.86% | 2.66% | 13.06% |
| 2014 | 70.74% | 11.18% | 2.43% | 12.98% |
| 2015 | 69.97% | 10.91% | 2.45% | 13.67% |
| 2016 | 70.37% | 11.11% | 2.59% | 13.05% |
| 2017 | 71.01% | 9.80% | 2.64% | 13.20% |
| 2018 | 71.24% | 9.74% | 2.33% | 13.39% |
| 2019 | 71.55% | 9.90% | 2.63% | 13.04% |
| 2020 | 68.70% | 10.33% | 2.16% | 13.34% |
| 2021 | 66.57% | 10.22% | 2.64% | 15.18% |
Robotic welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white robotic welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american robotic welders have the lowest average salary at $32,073.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,895 |
| White | $33,731 |
| Black or African American | $32,073 |
| Asian | $33,569 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,276 |
Average robotic welder age
See how the average age of robotic welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Robotic 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 |
Robotic welder age breakdown
The average age of robotic welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the robotic welder population.
Robotic welder age breakdown
| Robotic Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Robotic welder educational attainment
The most common degree for robotic welders is high school diploma, with 49% of robotic welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Robotic welders by degree level
| Robotic welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Robotic welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, robotic welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,875 annually. With a Associate degree, robotic welders earn a median annual income of $33,894 compared to $33,185 for robotic welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,185 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,875 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,894 |
Robotic welder employment statistics
Most robotic welders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where robotic welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where robotic welders work.
Robotic welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Robotic welder jobs by company type
Employees with the robotic welder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most robotic welders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Robotic welder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 0% |
Robotic welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for robotic welders are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Robotic welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Robotic welder turnover and employment statistics
Robotic welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for robotic welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Robotic welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Robotic 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 robotic welder tenure
The average robotic welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,503 robotic welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Robotic welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Robotic welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of robotic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Robotic Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Die Grinder | 2.99% | 1,799 |
| Plastic Process Technician | 3.20% | 29,311 |
| Machinist/Machine Builder | 3.26% | 41,962 |
| Scarfing Machine Operator | 3.27% | 53,770 |
| Shot Peening Operator | 5.87% | 26,906 |
| Wet Sander | 6.48% | 138 |
Similar robotic welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Die Grinder | 2.99% | 1,799 |
| Plastic Process Technician | 3.20% | 29,311 |
| Machinist/Machine Builder | 3.26% | 41,962 |
| Scarfing Machine Operator | 3.27% | 53,770 |
| Shot Peening Operator | 5.87% | 26,906 |
| Wet Sander | 6.48% | 138 |
Foreign languages spoken by robotic welders
The most common foreign language among robotic welders is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and Korean is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
Robotic welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |
