Structural steel ironworker demographics and statistics in the US
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Structural steel ironworker demographics by:
Structural steel ironworker gender statistics
3.0% of structural steel ironworkers are women and 97.0% of structural steel ironworkers are men.
- Male, 97.0%
- Female, 3.0%
Structural steel ironworker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.0% |
| Female | 3.0% |
Structural steel ironworker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,100
Female income
$36,886
Structural steel ironworker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in structural steel ironworker positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of structural steel ironworkers are female.
Structural steel ironworker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2011 | 98.25% | 1.75% |
| 2012 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2013 | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 2014 | 95.85% | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2016 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2017 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2018 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 97.72% | 2.28% |
| 2020 | 98.95% | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
Structural steel ironworker related jobs gender ratio
We compared structural steel 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% |
| Structural Steel Ironworker | 97% | 3% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Structural steel ironworker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among structural steel ironworkers is White, which makes up 70.8% of all structural steel ironworkers. Comparatively, 15.5% of structural steel ironworkers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of structural steel ironworkers are Black or African American.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 1.3%
Structural steel ironworker race
| Structural steel ironworker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Structural steel ironworker race and ethnicity over time
See how structural steel ironworker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Structural steel ironworker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.45% | 6.44% | 1.43% | 12.99% |
| 2011 | 75.24% | 6.75% | 0.83% | 12.80% |
| 2012 | 76.63% | 4.73% | 1.53% | 12.77% |
| 2013 | 72.69% | 8.25% | 2.06% | 13.47% |
| 2014 | 74.05% | 5.11% | 1.57% | 14.68% |
| 2015 | 76.20% | 6.20% | 1.41% | 12.39% |
| 2016 | 75.11% | 4.08% | 1.02% | 15.72% |
| 2017 | 68.06% | 7.63% | 2.01% | 18.56% |
| 2018 | 71.43% | 6.10% | 1.49% | 17.41% |
| 2019 | 75.37% | 6.00% | 1.59% | 13.60% |
| 2020 | 69.40% | 7.01% | 1.34% | 15.67% |
| 2021 | 70.77% | 5.43% | 1.33% | 15.46% |
Structural steel ironworker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown structural steel ironworkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american structural steel ironworkers have the lowest average salary at $37,641.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,155 |
| White | $42,192 |
| Black or African American | $37,641 |
| Asian | $40,255 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,505 |
Average structural steel ironworker age
See how the average age of structural steel ironworkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Structural steel ironworker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Structural steel ironworker age breakdown
The average age of structural steel ironworkers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the structural steel ironworker population.
Structural steel ironworker age breakdown
| Structural Steel Ironworker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Structural steel ironworker educational attainment
The most common degree for structural steel ironworkers is high school diploma, with 38% of structural steel ironworkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 8%
Structural steel ironworkers by degree level
| Structural steel ironworker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 8% |
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Structural steel ironworker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, structural steel ironworkers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,547 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, structural steel ironworkers earn a median annual income of $41,194 compared to $39,181 for structural steel ironworkers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,181 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,194 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,547 |
Structural steel ironworker employment statistics
Company size where structural steel ironworkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where structural steel ironworkers work.
Structural steel ironworker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Structural steel ironworker turnover and employment statistics
Structural steel ironworker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for structural steel ironworkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Structural steel ironworker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Structural steel 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 steel ironworker tenure
The average structural steel ironworker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 46 structural steel ironworkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Structural steel ironworker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Structural steel ironworker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of structural steel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Setter | 1.40% | 1,839 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Construction Person | 2.24% | 56,954 |
| Electrician | 2.76% | 17,245 |
| Ceramic Tile Installer | 3.39% | 15,138 |
| Sheet Metal Former | 4.07% | 2,828 |
| Structural Steel Ironworker | 4.79% | - |
Similar structural steel ironworker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Setter | 1.40% | 1,839 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Construction Person | 2.24% | 56,954 |
| Electrician | 2.76% | 17,245 |
| Ceramic Tile Installer | 3.39% | 15,138 |
| Sheet Metal Former | 4.07% | 2,828 |
Foreign languages spoken by structural steel ironworkers
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Structural steel ironworker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |