Track welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Track welder gender statistics
4.5% of track welders are women and 95.5% of track welders are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Track welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Track welder gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,728
Female income
$45,560
Track welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in track welder positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of track welders are female.
Track welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.32% | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2012 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 98.99% | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 99.21% | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 99.12% | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 98.80% | 1.20% |
| 2018 | 98.92% | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2020 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2021 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
Track welder related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Track Welder | 95% | 5% |
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Track welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among track welders is White, which makes up 50.4% of all track welders. Comparatively, 26.2% of track welders are Hispanic or Latino and 16.8% of track welders are Black or African American.
- White, 50.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.2%
- Black or African American, 16.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
- Asian, 1.0%
Track welder race
| Track welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.2% |
| Black or African American | 16.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Track welder race and ethnicity over time
See how track welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Track welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.26% | 9.59% | 0.73% | 19.08% |
| 2011 | 62.73% | 16.11% | 1.33% | 15.43% |
| 2012 | 69.54% | 7.24% | 0.74% | 14.85% |
| 2013 | 63.56% | 15.20% | 0.91% | 15.55% |
| 2014 | 65.54% | 14.24% | 1.33% | 15.32% |
| 2015 | 64.47% | 13.92% | 1.33% | 17.32% |
| 2016 | 55.97% | 17.02% | 0.88% | 19.16% |
| 2017 | 71.35% | 9.97% | 1.16% | 13.32% |
| 2018 | 61.66% | 11.98% | 1.33% | 19.59% |
| 2019 | 68.13% | 4.67% | 2.85% | 19.61% |
| 2020 | 54.51% | 5.87% | 2.27% | 28.70% |
| 2021 | 50.45% | 16.78% | 1.03% | 26.25% |
Track welder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian track welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american track welders have the lowest average salary at $45,091.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,172 |
| White | $46,641 |
| Black or African American | $45,091 |
| Asian | $49,475 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,370 |
Track welder age breakdown
The average age of track welders is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the track welder population.
Track welder age breakdown
| Track Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Track welder educational attainment
The most common degree for track welders is high school diploma, with 40% of track welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Track welders by degree level
| Track welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Track welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, track welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,283 annually. With a Master's degree, track welders earn a median annual income of $48,824 compared to $48,124 for track welders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,824 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,916 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,283 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,124 |
Track welder employment statistics
Company size where track welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where track welders work.
Track welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 4% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Track welder turnover and employment statistics
Track welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for track welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Track welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Track welder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 6.35% |
| 2012 | 11.54% |
| 2013 | 5.43% |
| 2014 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 2.91% |
| 2017 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 5.88% |
| 2020 | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 2.35% |
Average track welder tenure
The average track welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 track welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Track welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Track welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of track 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Erector | 2.28% | 272 |
| Elevator Technician | 3.71% | 25,965 |
| Road Worker | 4.29% | 44,118 |
| Resident Inspector | 5.17% | 22,142 |
| Wrecker | 5.18% | 102 |
| Track Welder | 9.78% | - |
Similar track welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Erector | 2.28% | 272 |
| Elevator Technician | 3.71% | 25,965 |
| Road Worker | 4.29% | 44,118 |
| Resident Inspector | 5.17% | 22,142 |
| Wrecker | 5.18% | 102 |