Second class welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Second class welder demographics by:
Second class welder gender statistics
19.1% of second class welders are women and 80.9% of second class welders are men.
- Male, 80.9%
- Female, 19.1%
Second class welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.9% |
| Female | 19.1% |
Second class welder gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,466
Female income
$38,655
Second class welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in second class welder positions over time. Currently, 19.1% of second class welders are female.
Second class welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.03% | 18.97% |
| 2011 | 81.41% | 18.59% |
| 2012 | 78.80% | 21.20% |
| 2013 | 80.38% | 19.62% |
| 2014 | 80.94% | 19.06% |
| 2015 | 82.38% | 17.62% |
| 2016 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2017 | 81.41% | 18.59% |
| 2018 | 79.45% | 20.55% |
| 2019 | 78.73% | 21.27% |
| 2020 | 78.84% | 21.16% |
| 2021 | 80.88% | 19.12% |
Second class welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared second class 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% |
| Second Class Welder | 81% | 19% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Second class welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among second class welders is White, which makes up 63.3% of all second class welders. Comparatively, 17.6% of second class welders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of second class welders are Black or African American.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Second class welder race
| Second class welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Second class welder race and ethnicity over time
See how second class welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Second class welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.04% | 11.64% | 3.11% | 15.29% |
| 2011 | 67.59% | 11.50% | 2.59% | 14.92% |
| 2012 | 67.83% | 11.50% | 2.67% | 14.27% |
| 2013 | 67.41% | 11.47% | 2.71% | 15.45% |
| 2014 | 67.46% | 11.80% | 2.48% | 15.37% |
| 2015 | 66.69% | 11.52% | 2.50% | 16.06% |
| 2016 | 67.08% | 11.72% | 2.64% | 15.45% |
| 2017 | 67.73% | 10.42% | 2.69% | 15.59% |
| 2018 | 67.96% | 10.35% | 2.38% | 15.79% |
| 2019 | 68.26% | 10.51% | 2.68% | 15.43% |
| 2020 | 65.42% | 10.94% | 2.22% | 15.73% |
| 2021 | 63.29% | 10.83% | 2.69% | 17.57% |
Second class welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white second class welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american second class welders have the lowest average salary at $43,442.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,055 |
| White | $46,713 |
| Black or African American | $43,442 |
| Asian | $46,391 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,807 |
Average second class welder age
See how the average age of second class welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Second class 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 |
Second class welder age breakdown
The average age of second class welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the second class welder population.
Second class welder age breakdown
| Second Class Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Second class welder educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Second class welders by degree level
| Second class welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Second class welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, second class welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,011 annually. With a Associate degree, second class welders earn a median annual income of $47,038 compared to $45,628 for second class welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,628 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,011 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,038 |
Second class welder employment statistics
Company size where second class welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where second class welders work.
Second class welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Second class welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for second class welders are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Second class welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
Second class welder turnover and employment statistics
Second class welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for second class welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Second class welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Second class 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 second class welder tenure
The average second class welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 136 second class welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Second class welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Second class welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of second class 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Second Class Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Tool Maker | 2.99% | 18,166 |
| Engineering Model Maker | 3.20% | 61,018 |
| Electrical Instrument Maker | 3.26% | 35,065 |
| Extruding Press Operator | 3.27% | 29,642 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Machine Grinder | 6.48% | 30,739 |
Similar second class welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Maker | 2.99% | 18,166 |
| Engineering Model Maker | 3.20% | 61,018 |
| Electrical Instrument Maker | 3.26% | 35,065 |
| Extruding Press Operator | 3.27% | 29,642 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Machine Grinder | 6.48% | 30,739 |
Foreign languages spoken by second class welders
The most common foreign language among second class welders is Mandarin at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Hebrew, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Second class welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Hebrew | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |