Structural ironworker demographics and statistics in the US
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Structural ironworker demographics by:
Structural ironworker gender statistics
2.0% of structural ironworkers are women and 98.0% of structural ironworkers are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Structural ironworker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Structural ironworker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,421
Female income
$39,410
Structural ironworker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in structural ironworker positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of structural ironworkers are female.
Structural ironworker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2011 | 98.87% | 1.13% |
| 2012 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2014 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2015 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 98.29% | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2019 | 98.53% | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 99.33% | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
Structural ironworker related jobs gender ratio
We compared structural ironworkers 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% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Structural Ironworker | 98% | 2% |
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Structural ironworker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among structural ironworkers is White, which makes up 64.6% of all structural ironworkers. Comparatively, 18.1% of structural ironworkers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of structural ironworkers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Asian, 1.6%
Structural ironworker race
| Structural ironworker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Structural ironworker race and ethnicity over time
See how structural ironworker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Structural ironworker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.31% | 9.69% | 1.74% | 15.66% |
| 2011 | 69.10% | 10.01% | 1.14% | 15.47% |
| 2012 | 70.49% | 7.98% | 1.84% | 15.44% |
| 2013 | 66.56% | 11.51% | 2.37% | 16.14% |
| 2014 | 67.91% | 8.37% | 1.88% | 17.35% |
| 2015 | 70.06% | 9.45% | 1.72% | 15.07% |
| 2016 | 68.97% | 7.33% | 1.33% | 18.39% |
| 2017 | 61.92% | 10.88% | 2.32% | 21.23% |
| 2018 | 65.29% | 9.36% | 1.80% | 20.08% |
| 2019 | 69.23% | 9.26% | 1.90% | 16.27% |
| 2020 | 63.26% | 10.27% | 1.65% | 18.34% |
| 2021 | 64.63% | 8.69% | 1.64% | 18.13% |
Structural ironworker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,363 |
| White | $44,455 |
| Black or African American | $40,132 |
| Asian | $42,621 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,750 |
Average structural ironworker age
See how the average age of structural ironworkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Structural ironworker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Structural ironworker age breakdown
The average age of structural ironworkers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the structural ironworker population.
Structural ironworker age breakdown
| Structural Ironworker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Structural ironworker educational attainment
The most common degree for structural ironworkers is high school diploma, with 52% of structural ironworkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Structural ironworkers by degree level
| Structural ironworker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Structural ironworker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,600 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,511 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,732 |
Structural ironworker employment statistics
Company size where structural ironworkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where structural ironworkers work.
Structural ironworker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Structural ironworker jobs by industry
The most common industries for structural ironworkers are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Structural ironworker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 39% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Structural ironworker turnover and employment statistics
Structural ironworker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for structural ironworkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Structural ironworker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Structural ironworker 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 structural ironworker tenure
The average structural ironworker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 249 structural ironworkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Structural ironworker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Structural ironworker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of structural ironworkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Top Liner | 1.40% | 336 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Air Hammer Operator | 2.24% | 27,025 |
| Electrician/Mechanic | 2.76% | 48,369 |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
| Structural Ironworker | 4.79% | - |
Similar structural ironworker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Top Liner | 1.40% | 336 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Air Hammer Operator | 2.24% | 27,025 |
| Electrician/Mechanic | 2.76% | 48,369 |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Foreign languages spoken by structural ironworkers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Structural ironworker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |