Welder-fitter apprentice demographics and statistics in the US
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Welder-fitter apprentice demographics by:
Welder-fitter apprentice gender statistics
6.9% of welder-fitter apprentices are women and 93.1% of welder-fitter apprentices are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Welder-fitter apprentice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Welder-fitter apprentice gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,535
Female income
$46,810
Welder-fitter apprentice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welder-fitter apprentice positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of welder-fitter apprentices are female.
Welder-fitter apprentice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
| 2011 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2012 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2013 | 93.82% | 6.18% |
| 2014 | 95.08% | 4.92% |
| 2015 | 95.58% | 4.42% |
| 2016 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2017 | 96.24% | 3.76% |
| 2018 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2019 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 93.16% | 6.84% |
| 2021 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
Welder-fitter apprentice related jobs gender ratio
We compared welder-fitter apprentices 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% |
| Welder-Fitter Apprentice | 93% | 7% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Welder-fitter apprentice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welder-fitter apprentices is White, which makes up 63.5% of all welder-fitter apprentices. Comparatively, 19.7% of welder-fitter apprentices are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of welder-fitter apprentices are Black or African American.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Welder-fitter apprentice race
| Welder-fitter apprentice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Welder-fitter apprentice race and ethnicity over time
See how welder-fitter apprentice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welder-fitter apprentice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.30% | 10.68% | 1.34% | 15.45% |
| 2011 | 68.27% | 10.72% | 1.69% | 16.26% |
| 2012 | 67.60% | 11.24% | 1.51% | 16.64% |
| 2013 | 69.00% | 10.57% | 1.31% | 16.03% |
| 2014 | 67.87% | 11.02% | 1.38% | 16.88% |
| 2015 | 67.81% | 10.80% | 1.51% | 17.16% |
| 2016 | 66.72% | 10.74% | 1.53% | 18.05% |
| 2017 | 67.19% | 10.83% | 1.56% | 17.57% |
| 2018 | 67.18% | 10.11% | 1.34% | 18.26% |
| 2019 | 68.42% | 9.76% | 1.88% | 16.99% |
| 2020 | 65.82% | 10.12% | 1.95% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 63.50% | 9.59% | 1.88% | 19.74% |
Welder-fitter apprentice wage gap by race
According to our data, white welder-fitter apprentices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino welder-fitter apprentices have the lowest average salary at $45,810.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,951 |
| White | $47,793 |
| Black or African American | $45,948 |
| Asian | $46,203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,810 |
Average welder-fitter apprentice age
See how the average age of welder-fitter apprentices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Welder-fitter apprentice age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Unknown | 39 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | |
| White | 41 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Welder-fitter apprentice age breakdown
The average age of welder-fitter apprentices is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the welder-fitter apprentice population.
Welder-fitter apprentice age breakdown
| Welder-Fitter Apprentice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Welder-fitter apprentice educational attainment
The most common degree for welder-fitter apprentices is high school diploma, with 42% of welder-fitter apprentices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Welder-fitter apprentices by degree level
| Welder-fitter apprentice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Welder-fitter apprentice wage gap by degree level
According to the data, welder-fitter apprentices with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,800 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, welder-fitter apprentices earn a median annual income of $47,076 compared to $46,323 for welder-fitter apprentices with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,323 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,076 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,800 |
Welder-fitter apprentice employment statistics
Most welder-fitter apprentices work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where welder-fitter apprentices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where welder-fitter apprentices work.
Welder-fitter apprentice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Welder-fitter apprentice jobs by company type
Employees with the welder-fitter apprentice job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most welder-fitter apprentices prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Welder-fitter apprentice jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 4% |
Welder-fitter apprentice jobs by industry
The most common industries for welder-fitter apprentices are construction, energy and professional.
Welder-fitter apprentice industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 27% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Welder-fitter apprentice turnover and employment statistics
Welder-fitter apprentice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welder-fitter apprentices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welder-fitter apprentice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welder-fitter apprentice unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.79% |
| 2011 | 15.00% |
| 2012 | 11.39% |
| 2013 | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 7.35% |
| 2015 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 4.56% |
| 2018 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 3.70% |
| 2020 | 5.64% |
| 2021 | 6.78% |
Average welder-fitter apprentice tenure
The average welder-fitter apprentice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 199 welder-fitter apprentices resumes in Zippia's database.
Welder-fitter apprentice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Welder-fitter apprentice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welder-fitter apprentices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Drywall Sander | 1.75% | 251 |
| Welder-Fitter Apprentice | 2.08% | - |
| Air Drill Operator | 2.24% | 27,128 |
| Sign Installer | 2.76% | 17,563 |
| Floor Finisher | 3.39% | 18,296 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Similar welder-fitter apprentice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Drywall Sander | 1.75% | 251 |
| Air Drill Operator | 2.24% | 27,128 |
| Sign Installer | 2.76% | 17,563 |
| Floor Finisher | 3.39% | 18,296 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |