Steel fitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Steel fitter demographics by:
Steel fitter gender statistics
4.4% of steel fitters are women and 95.6% of steel fitters are men.
- Male, 95.6%
- Female, 4.4%
Steel fitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.6% |
| Female | 4.4% |
Steel fitter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,619
Female income
$41,187
Steel fitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steel fitter positions over time. Currently, 4.4% of steel fitters are female.
Steel fitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2011 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2012 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2013 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2014 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2016 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2017 | 93.18% | 6.82% |
| 2018 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 96.70% | 3.30% |
| 2020 | 98.47% | 1.53% |
| 2021 | 95.63% | 4.38% |
Steel fitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared steel fitters 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% |
| Steel Fitter | 96% | 4% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Steel fitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steel fitters is White, which makes up 68.2% of all steel fitters. Comparatively, 14.6% of steel fitters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of steel fitters are Black or African American.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Asian, 1.6%
Steel fitter race
| Steel fitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Steel fitter race and ethnicity over time
See how steel fitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steel fitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.85% | 9.60% | 1.73% | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 72.64% | 9.92% | 1.13% | 11.97% |
| 2012 | 74.03% | 7.89% | 1.83% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 70.10% | 11.42% | 2.36% | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 71.45% | 8.28% | 1.87% | 13.85% |
| 2015 | 73.60% | 9.37% | 1.71% | 11.56% |
| 2016 | 72.51% | 7.24% | 1.32% | 14.89% |
| 2017 | 65.46% | 10.79% | 2.31% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 68.83% | 9.27% | 1.79% | 16.58% |
| 2019 | 72.77% | 9.17% | 1.89% | 12.77% |
| 2020 | 66.81% | 10.18% | 1.64% | 14.84% |
| 2021 | 68.18% | 8.60% | 1.63% | 14.63% |
Steel fitter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown steel fitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american steel fitters have the lowest average salary at $41,809.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,260 |
| White | $45,494 |
| Black or African American | $41,809 |
| Asian | $43,939 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,743 |
Average steel fitter age
See how the average age of steel fitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Steel fitter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Steel fitter age breakdown
The average age of steel fitters is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the steel fitter population.
Steel fitter age breakdown
| Steel Fitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Steel fitter educational attainment
The most common degree for steel fitters is high school diploma, with 51% of steel fitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Steel fitters by degree level
| Steel fitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Steel fitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steel fitters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,570 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, steel fitters earn a median annual income of $44,695 compared to $43,068 for steel fitters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,068 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,695 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,570 |
Steel fitter employment statistics
Company size where steel fitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steel fitters work.
Steel fitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Steel fitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for steel fitters are professional, manufacturing and construction.
Steel fitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Steel fitter turnover and employment statistics
Steel fitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steel fitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steel fitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steel fitter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.53% |
| 2011 | 16.84% |
| 2012 | 18.50% |
| 2013 | 17.80% |
| 2014 | 10.89% |
| 2015 | 9.25% |
| 2016 | 8.67% |
| 2017 | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 6.13% |
| 2019 | 6.13% |
| 2020 | 10.98% |
| 2021 | 10.52% |
Average steel fitter tenure
The average steel fitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 203 steel fitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Steel fitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Steel fitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steel fitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Epoxy Specialist | 1.40% | 593 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Form Setter | 2.24% | 15,722 |
| Diesel Electrician | 2.76% | 33,533 |
| Tile Setter Apprentice | 3.39% | 12,828 |
| Sheet Metal Technician | 4.07% | 8,416 |
| Steel Fitter | 4.79% | - |
Similar steel fitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Epoxy Specialist | 1.40% | 593 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Form Setter | 2.24% | 15,722 |
| Diesel Electrician | 2.76% | 33,533 |
| Tile Setter Apprentice | 3.39% | 12,828 |
| Sheet Metal Technician | 4.07% | 8,416 |
Foreign languages spoken by steel fitters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Steel fitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
