Steel fabricator demographics and statistics in the US
Steel fabricator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates steel fabricator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our steel fabricator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about steel fabricators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 56,157 steel fabricators currently employed in the United States.
- 5.8% of all steel fabricators are women, while 94.2% are men.
- The average steel fabricator age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of steel fabricators is White (60.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.9%), Black or African American (12.1%) and Asian (8.1%).
- In 2022, women earned 92% of what men earned.
- 5% of all steel fabricators are LGBT.
- Steel fabricators are 82% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Steel fabricator demographics by:
Steel fabricator gender statistics
5.8% of steel fabricators are women and 94.2% of steel fabricators are men.
- Male, 94.2%
- Female, 5.8%
Steel fabricator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.2% |
| Female | 5.8% |
Steel fabricator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,039
Female income
$31,344
Steel fabricator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steel fabricator positions over time. Currently, 5.8% of steel fabricators are female.
Steel fabricator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2011 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2012 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2013 | 93.69% | 6.31% |
| 2014 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2016 | 93.79% | 6.21% |
| 2017 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 93.90% | 6.10% |
| 2019 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2020 | 94.18% | 5.82% |
| 2021 | 94.16% | 5.84% |
Steel fabricator related jobs gender ratio
We compared steel fabricators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Steel Fabricator | 94% | 6% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Steel fabricator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steel fabricators is White, which makes up 60.4% of all steel fabricators. Comparatively, 14.9% of steel fabricators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of steel fabricators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Steel fabricator race
| Steel fabricator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Steel fabricator race and ethnicity over time
See how steel fabricator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steel fabricator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.86% | 10.53% | 6.26% | 13.26% |
| 2011 | 66.44% | 12.26% | 5.94% | 13.21% |
| 2012 | 66.04% | 12.37% | 5.76% | 13.45% |
| 2013 | 66.79% | 11.54% | 6.11% | 13.40% |
| 2014 | 66.90% | 11.69% | 5.99% | 13.17% |
| 2015 | 65.60% | 12.40% | 6.01% | 13.50% |
| 2016 | 64.90% | 12.09% | 6.36% | 14.24% |
| 2017 | 64.67% | 12.90% | 6.28% | 13.84% |
| 2018 | 63.63% | 12.79% | 6.69% | 14.07% |
| 2019 | 64.51% | 12.96% | 6.84% | 13.16% |
| 2020 | 63.40% | 11.37% | 6.90% | 13.76% |
| 2021 | 60.44% | 12.05% | 8.10% | 14.89% |
Steel fabricator wage gap by race
According to our data, white steel fabricators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino steel fabricators have the lowest average salary at $32,823.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,691 |
| White | $34,902 |
| Black or African American | $33,252 |
| Asian | $34,580 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,823 |
Average steel fabricator age
See how the average age of steel fabricators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Steel fabricator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Steel fabricator age breakdown
The average age of steel fabricators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the steel fabricator population.
Steel fabricator age breakdown
| Steel Fabricator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Steel fabricator educational attainment
The most common degree for steel fabricators is high school diploma, with 48% of steel fabricators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Steel fabricators by degree level
| Steel fabricator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Steel fabricator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steel fabricators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,114 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, steel fabricators earn a median annual income of $33,949 compared to $33,478 for steel fabricators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,478 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,949 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,114 |
Steel fabricator employment statistics
Most steel fabricators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where steel fabricators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steel fabricators work.
Steel fabricator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Steel fabricator jobs by company type
Employees with the steel fabricator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most steel fabricators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Steel fabricator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 3% |
Steel fabricator jobs by industry
The most common industries for steel fabricators are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Steel fabricator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Steel fabricator turnover and employment statistics
Steel fabricator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steel fabricators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steel fabricator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steel fabricator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average steel fabricator tenure
The average steel fabricator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 825 steel fabricators resumes in Zippia's database.
Steel fabricator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Steel fabricator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steel fabricators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Refrigerator Assembler | 3.08% | 17,473 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Steel Fabricator | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar steel fabricator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Refrigerator Assembler | 3.08% | 17,473 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by steel fabricators
The most common foreign language among steel fabricators is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Filipino at 7.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Filipino, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Dutch, 7.1%
- Other, 14.5%
Steel fabricator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Filipino | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Dutch | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.5% |
