Sheet metal engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sheet metal engineer gender statistics
10.6% of sheet metal engineers are women and 89.4% of sheet metal engineers are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Sheet metal engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Sheet metal engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$105,881
Female income
$102,771
Sheet metal engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sheet metal engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of sheet metal engineers are female.
Sheet metal engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2011 | 90.44% | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2013 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2014 | 85.76% | 14.24% |
| 2015 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2016 | 88.83% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2018 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2019 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
| 2020 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2021 | 89.36% | 10.64% |
Sheet metal engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sheet metal engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Sheet metal engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sheet metal engineers is White, which makes up 69.4% of all sheet metal engineers. Comparatively, 16.6% of sheet metal engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of sheet metal engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Sheet metal engineer race
| Sheet metal engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Sheet metal engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how sheet metal engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sheet metal engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.36% | 7.49% | 3.17% | 11.68% |
| 2011 | 71.38% | 8.43% | 3.42% | 14.49% |
| 2012 | 74.81% | 7.60% | 2.89% | 12.80% |
| 2013 | 71.21% | 8.34% | 3.16% | 14.32% |
| 2014 | 70.24% | 9.24% | 3.89% | 14.37% |
| 2015 | 72.77% | 7.22% | 3.20% | 14.17% |
| 2016 | 72.62% | 8.85% | 3.23% | 11.92% |
| 2017 | 70.88% | 8.96% | 3.06% | 14.17% |
| 2018 | 71.03% | 6.49% | 2.89% | 17.03% |
| 2019 | 71.19% | 6.32% | 3.71% | 15.71% |
| 2020 | 70.04% | 6.65% | 3.61% | 14.61% |
| 2021 | 69.41% | 6.88% | 2.90% | 16.56% |
Sheet metal engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sheet metal engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sheet metal engineers have the lowest average salary at $102,636.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $108,385 |
| White | $107,580 |
| Black or African American | $102,636 |
| Asian | $105,365 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,532 |
Average sheet metal engineer age
See how the average age of sheet metal engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sheet metal engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 52.5 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Sheet metal engineer age breakdown
The average age of sheet metal engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the sheet metal engineer population.
Sheet metal engineer age breakdown
| Sheet Metal Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Sheet metal engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for sheet metal engineers is bachelor's degree, with 48% of sheet metal engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Sheet metal engineers by degree level
| Sheet metal engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Sheet metal engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $106,562 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $113,271 |
Sheet metal engineer employment statistics
Company size where sheet metal engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sheet metal engineers work.
Sheet metal engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Sheet metal engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for sheet metal engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Sheet metal engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Technology | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Sheet metal engineer turnover and employment statistics
Sheet metal engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sheet metal engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sheet metal engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sheet metal engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 14.49% |
| 2012 | 11.75% |
| 2013 | 11.74% |
| 2014 | 8.47% |
| 2015 | 4.81% |
| 2016 | 6.03% |
| 2017 | 4.32% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.94% |
| 2020 | 6.37% |
| 2021 | 5.35% |
Average sheet metal engineer tenure
The average sheet metal engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 115 sheet metal engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sheet metal engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Sheet metal engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sheet metal engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Installer | 1.40% | 15,057 |
| Shingles Roofer | 1.43% | 1,217 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Air Hammer Operator | 2.24% | 27,025 |
| Junior Trouble Shooter | 2.76% | 10,821 |
| Marble Mason | 3.39% | 223 |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 4.07% | - |
Similar sheet metal engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Installer | 1.40% | 15,057 |
| Shingles Roofer | 1.43% | 1,217 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Air Hammer Operator | 2.24% | 27,025 |
| Junior Trouble Shooter | 2.76% | 10,821 |
| Marble Mason | 3.39% | 223 |
Foreign languages spoken by sheet metal engineers
The most common foreign language among sheet metal engineers is Telugu at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gujarati at 16.7% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Telugu, 16.7%
- Gujarati, 16.7%
- Carrier, 16.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Sheet metal engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telugu | 16.7% |
| Gujarati | 16.7% |
| Carrier | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |
