Tank welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Tank welder gender statistics
4.2% of tank welders are women and 95.8% of tank welders are men.
- Male, 95.8%
- Female, 4.2%
Tank welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.8% |
| Female | 4.2% |
Tank welder gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,464
Female income
$29,419
Tank welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tank welder positions over time. Currently, 4.2% of tank welders are female.
Tank welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2011 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2012 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2014 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 2016 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2017 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2018 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
| 2019 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2020 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2021 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
Tank welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared tank welders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Tank Welder | 96% | 4% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Tank welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tank welders is White, which makes up 60.0% of all tank welders. Comparatively, 21.3% of tank welders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of tank welders are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Tank welder race
| Tank welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Tank welder race and ethnicity over time
See how tank welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tank welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.73% | 11.28% | 3.08% | 19.02% |
| 2011 | 64.28% | 11.14% | 2.56% | 18.65% |
| 2012 | 64.52% | 11.14% | 2.64% | 18.00% |
| 2013 | 64.10% | 11.11% | 2.68% | 19.18% |
| 2014 | 64.15% | 11.43% | 2.45% | 19.10% |
| 2015 | 63.38% | 11.16% | 2.47% | 19.79% |
| 2016 | 63.77% | 11.36% | 2.61% | 19.18% |
| 2017 | 64.42% | 10.05% | 2.66% | 19.32% |
| 2018 | 64.65% | 9.99% | 2.35% | 19.52% |
| 2019 | 64.95% | 10.15% | 2.65% | 19.16% |
| 2020 | 62.11% | 10.58% | 2.18% | 19.46% |
| 2021 | 59.98% | 10.47% | 2.66% | 21.30% |
Tank welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white tank welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tank welders have the lowest average salary at $33,652.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,095 |
| White | $36,586 |
| Black or African American | $33,652 |
| Asian | $36,295 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,770 |
Average tank welder age
See how the average age of tank welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tank welder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 46.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 39 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 |
Tank welder age breakdown
The average age of tank welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the tank welder population.
Tank welder age breakdown
| Tank Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Tank welder educational attainment
The most common degree for tank welders is high school diploma, with 45% of tank welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Tank welders by degree level
| Tank welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Tank welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tank welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,666 annually. With a Associate degree, tank welders earn a median annual income of $36,879 compared to $35,609 for tank welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,609 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,666 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,879 |
Tank welder employment statistics
Company size where tank welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tank welders work.
Tank welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Tank welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for tank welders are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Tank welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Construction | 20% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Tank welder turnover and employment statistics
Tank welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tank welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tank welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tank welder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.84% |
| 2011 | 12.42% |
| 2012 | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 6.41% |
| 2016 | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 4.83% |
| 2020 | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 6.82% |
Average tank welder tenure
The average tank welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 576 tank welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Tank welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Tank welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tank welders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Die Cutter Apprentice | 2.99% | 11,230 |
| Barbed Wire Machine Operator | 3.20% | 52,746 |
| Grinder | 3.26% | 3,409 |
| Die Forger | 3.27% | 1,156 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Tool Setter | 6.48% | 9,825 |
Similar tank welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Die Cutter Apprentice | 2.99% | 11,230 |
| Barbed Wire Machine Operator | 3.20% | 52,746 |
| Grinder | 3.26% | 3,409 |
| Die Forger | 3.27% | 1,156 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Tool Setter | 6.48% | 9,825 |
Foreign languages spoken by tank welders
- Navajo, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Tank welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Navajo | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
