Steel worker demographics and statistics in the US
Steel worker demographics research summary. Zippia estimates steel worker demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our steel worker 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 workers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 44,411 steel workers currently employed in the United States.
- 6.4% of all steel workers are women, while 93.6% are men.
- The average steel worker age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of steel workers is White (67.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.5%), Black or African American (8.9%) and Unknown (4.9%).
- Steel workers are most in-demand in Steelton, PA.
- The hospitality industry is the highest-paying for steel workers.
- 5% of all steel workers are LGBT.
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Steel worker gender statistics
6.4% of steel workers are women and 93.6% of steel workers are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Steel worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Steel worker gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,923
Female income
$35,833
Steel worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steel worker positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of steel workers are female.
Steel worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
| 2011 | 96.24% | 3.76% |
| 2012 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2013 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2014 | 91.34% | 8.66% |
| 2015 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
| 2016 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2018 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2019 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2020 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
| 2021 | 93.59% | 6.41% |
Steel worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared steel workers 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 Worker | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Steel worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steel workers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all steel workers. Comparatively, 14.5% of steel workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of steel workers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Asian, 1.7%
Steel worker race
| Steel worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Steel worker race and ethnicity over time
See how steel worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steel worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.58% | 9.93% | 1.76% | 12.07% |
| 2011 | 72.37% | 10.25% | 1.16% | 11.88% |
| 2012 | 73.76% | 8.22% | 1.86% | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 69.83% | 11.75% | 2.39% | 12.55% |
| 2014 | 71.18% | 8.61% | 1.90% | 13.76% |
| 2015 | 73.33% | 9.70% | 1.74% | 11.48% |
| 2016 | 72.24% | 7.57% | 1.35% | 14.80% |
| 2017 | 65.19% | 11.12% | 2.35% | 17.64% |
| 2018 | 68.56% | 9.60% | 1.82% | 16.49% |
| 2019 | 72.50% | 9.50% | 1.92% | 12.69% |
| 2020 | 66.54% | 10.51% | 1.67% | 14.75% |
| 2021 | 67.91% | 8.93% | 1.66% | 14.54% |
Steel worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown steel workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american steel workers have the lowest average salary at $36,392.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,403 |
| White | $39,712 |
| Black or African American | $36,392 |
| Asian | $38,310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,937 |
Average steel worker age
See how the average age of steel workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Steel worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Steel worker age breakdown
The average age of steel workers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the steel worker population.
Steel worker age breakdown
| Steel Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Steel worker educational attainment
The most common degree for steel workers is high school diploma, with 54% of steel workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Steel workers by degree level
| Steel worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Steel worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steel workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,683 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, steel workers earn a median annual income of $38,991 compared to $37,525 for steel workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,525 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,991 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,683 |
Steel worker employment statistics
Most steel workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where steel workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steel workers work.
Steel worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Steel worker jobs by company type
Employees with the steel worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most steel workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Steel worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 1% |
Steel worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for steel workers are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Steel worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Steel worker turnover and employment statistics
Steel worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steel workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steel worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steel worker 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 worker tenure
The average steel worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,155 steel workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Steel worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Steel worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steel workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Blocker | 1.40% | 49 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Sidewalk Repairer | 2.24% | 3,552 |
| Automotive Electrician | 2.76% | 47,344 |
| Floor Covering Contractor | 3.39% | 27,731 |
| Fairing Worker | 4.07% | 19,626 |
| Steel Worker | 4.79% | - |
Similar steel worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Blocker | 1.40% | 49 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Sidewalk Repairer | 2.24% | 3,552 |
| Automotive Electrician | 2.76% | 47,344 |
| Floor Covering Contractor | 3.39% | 27,731 |
| Fairing Worker | 4.07% | 19,626 |
Foreign languages spoken by steel workers
- Spanish, 94.1%
- French, 5.9%
Steel worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 94.1% |
| French | 5.9% |
