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Structural steel fitter demographics and statistics in the US

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Structural steel fitter gender statistics

2.4% of structural steel fitters are women and 97.6% of structural steel fitters are men.
  • Male, 97.6%
  • Female, 2.4%

Structural steel fitter gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male97.6%
Female2.4%

Structural steel fitter gender pay gap

Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$45,642
female-income
Female income
$42,010

Structural steel fitter gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in structural steel fitter positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of structural steel fitters are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Structural steel fitter gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201098.68%1.32%
201199.05%0.95%
201298.15%1.85%
201397.98%2.02%
201498.19%1.81%
201598.37%1.63%
201698.40%1.60%
201797.89%2.11%
201899.29%0.71%
201998.32%1.68%
202098.14%1.86%
202197.61%2.39%

Structural steel fitter related jobs gender ratio

We compared structural steel fitters 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 titleMaleFemale
Timing Adjuster21%79%
Sewing Machine Assembler23%77%
Solderer-Assembler32%68%
Structural Steel Fitter98%2%
Screw Driver Operator98%2%
Liner Installer98%2%
Top Installer99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Top Installer
Liner Installer
Screw Driver Operator
Structural Steel Fitter
Solderer-Assembler
Sewing Machine Assembler
Timing Adjuster
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Structural steel fitter demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among structural steel fitters is White, which makes up 70.8% of all structural steel fitters. Comparatively, 12.3% of structural steel fitters are Black or African American and 11.7% of structural steel fitters are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 70.8%
  • Black or African American, 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
  • Unknown, 2.7%
  • Asian, 1.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%

Structural steel fitter race

Structural steel fitter racePercentages
White70.8%
Black or African American12.3%
Hispanic or Latino11.7%
Unknown2.7%
Asian1.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%

Structural steel fitter race and ethnicity over time

See how structural steel fitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Structural steel fitter race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.39%9.99%1.89%13.03%
201171.47%11.16%3.56%12.86%
201274.01%7.48%1.42%16.45%
201369.28%14.10%0.80%14.90%
201468.39%12.88%2.32%15.17%
201570.49%11.18%0.51%15.64%
201667.95%12.67%0.84%15.66%
201772.40%9.91%0.85%14.51%
201871.07%10.89%1.81%13.90%
201974.41%9.46%1.05%14.20%
202068.27%8.93%2.58%16.12%
202170.82%12.29%1.30%11.75%

Structural steel fitter wage gap by race

According to our data, white structural steel fitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino structural steel fitters have the lowest average salary at $43,965.
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$46,486
White$46,622
Black or African American$44,761
Asian$46,443
Hispanic or Latino$43,965

Average structural steel fitter age

See how the average age of structural steel fitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Structural steel fitter age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
White45
Black or African American47
Hispanic or Latino43.5

Structural steel fitter age breakdown

The average age of structural steel fitters is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the structural steel fitter population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Structural steel fitter age breakdown

Structural Steel Fitter YearsPercentages
40+ years68%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years13%

Structural steel fitter educational attainment

The most common degree for structural steel fitters is high school diploma, with 55% of structural steel fitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 11%.
  • High School Diploma, 55%
  • Associate, 18%
  • Bachelor's, 11%
  • Diploma, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 8%

Structural steel fitters by degree level

Structural steel fitter degreePercentages
High School Diploma55%
Associate18%
Bachelor's11%
Diploma8%
Other Degrees8%

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Structural steel fitter wage gap by degree level

According to the data, structural steel fitters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,310 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, structural steel fitters earn a median annual income of $44,996 compared to $44,364 for structural steel fitters with an High School Diploma degree.
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$44,364
Bachelor's Degree$44,996
Some College/ Associate Degree$46,310
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Structural steel fitter employment statistics

Company size where structural steel fitters work

Below, you can see the size of companies where structural steel fitters work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Structural steel fitter jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees27%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees14%

Structural steel fitter jobs by industry

The most common industries for structural steel fitters are construction, manufacturing and professional.

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Structural steel fitter turnover and employment statistics

Structural steel fitter unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for structural steel fitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Structural steel fitter unemployment rate by year

YearStructural steel fitter unemployment rate
201015.61%
20118.70%
20128.13%
20139.80%
20144.91%
20156.23%
20162.57%
20173.27%
20184.46%
20193.37%
20203.24%
20214.29%

Average structural steel fitter tenure

The average structural steel fitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 947 structural steel fitters resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Structural steel fitter tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year35%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years9%
8-10 years4%
11+ years6%

Structural steel fitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of structural steel fitters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Mechanical Spreader Operator2.37%60,297
Automobile Parts Assembler3.08%40,471
Aircraft Assembler3.41%24,694
Structural Steel Fitter4.61%-
Laundry Aide5.06%45,254
Petroleum Supply Specialist9.20%17,014
Scanner Operator20.58%29,750

Similar structural steel fitter jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Mechanical Spreader Operator2.37%60,297
Automobile Parts Assembler3.08%40,471
Aircraft Assembler3.41%24,694
Laundry Aide5.06%45,254
Petroleum Supply Specialist9.20%17,014
Scanner Operator20.58%29,750

Foreign languages spoken by structural steel fitters

  • Polish, 50.0%
  • Spanish, 50.0%

Structural steel fitter languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Polish50.0%
Spanish50.0%

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Structural steel fitter location demographics

Which city has the most Structural Steel Fitters?

By looking through more than 947 resumes, we found that the most popular places for structural steel fitters are Houston, TX and Mobile, AL.
Number of Structural Steel Fitters

Structural steel fitter jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California176$46,694
2Texas109$53,099
3Florida80$40,490
4Georgia76$38,281
5Virginia68$42,213
6North Carolina56$41,404
7Wisconsin53$41,228
8Arizona46$46,502
9Colorado46$42,002
10Pennsylvania45$49,839
11Oregon45$42,201
12Ohio44$41,784
13Alabama42$42,054
14Washington41$44,409
15Illinois40$40,285
16Missouri39$41,478
17Kansas38$42,575
18Minnesota38$41,527
19Michigan38$40,743
20Iowa34$42,325
21South Carolina31$42,168
22New York31$45,654
23Maryland29$43,170
24Tennessee29$40,137
25Oklahoma27$38,360
26Utah22$44,294
27New Jersey22$45,605
28Massachusetts21$43,124
29Indiana18$40,745
30Louisiana17$43,592
31Montana17$42,520
32Maine17$40,316
33Mississippi16$43,411
34South Dakota13$41,291
35New Mexico12$43,310
36Idaho12$43,200
37Connecticut12$44,001
38Kentucky12$40,981
39Alaska10$52,643
40Arkansas10$40,587
41Nebraska8$41,502
42Nevada6$47,151
43Rhode Island6$43,662
44North Dakota3$43,260
45West Virginia3$41,801
46Wyoming3$41,359
47District of Columbia3$43,007
48Hawaii2$50,585
49New Hampshire2$42,331
50Vermont2$41,248
51Delaware1$43,592

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