Welding foreman demographics and statistics in the US
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Welding foreman gender statistics
4.1% of welding foremen are women and 95.9% of welding foremen are men.
- Male, 95.9%
- Female, 4.1%
Welding foreman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.9% |
| Female | 4.1% |
Welding foreman gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,901
Female income
$52,331
Welding foreman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welding foreman positions over time. Currently, 4.1% of welding foremen are female.
Welding foreman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.68% | 3.32% |
| 2011 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2012 | 96.79% | 3.21% |
| 2013 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2014 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2015 | 96.54% | 3.46% |
| 2016 | 96.64% | 3.36% |
| 2017 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2018 | 96.25% | 3.75% |
| 2019 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2020 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2021 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
Welding foreman related jobs gender ratio
We compared welding foremen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Welding Foreman | 96% | 4% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Welding foreman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welding foremen is White, which makes up 60.4% of all welding foremen. Comparatively, 17.5% of welding foremen are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of welding foremen are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Welding foreman race
| Welding foreman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Welding foreman race and ethnicity over time
See how welding foreman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welding foreman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.07% | 12.20% | 3.99% | 14.88% |
| 2011 | 67.25% | 12.10% | 3.94% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 66.53% | 12.11% | 3.92% | 15.47% |
| 2013 | 67.88% | 11.21% | 4.12% | 15.05% |
| 2014 | 66.24% | 11.61% | 4.34% | 15.75% |
| 2015 | 66.29% | 11.81% | 4.05% | 16.01% |
| 2016 | 65.32% | 11.82% | 4.17% | 16.73% |
| 2017 | 64.75% | 12.42% | 4.69% | 15.94% |
| 2018 | 66.04% | 11.54% | 4.27% | 16.28% |
| 2019 | 64.35% | 12.08% | 4.52% | 17.03% |
| 2020 | 63.25% | 11.69% | 4.67% | 16.22% |
| 2021 | 60.39% | 12.68% | 4.68% | 17.46% |
Welding foreman wage gap by race
According to our data, white welding foremen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american welding foremen have the lowest average salary at $55,585.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,927 |
| White | $59,687 |
| Black or African American | $55,585 |
| Asian | $59,584 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,825 |
Average welding foreman age
See how the average age of welding foremen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Welding foreman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Welding foreman age breakdown
The average age of welding foremen is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the welding foreman population.
Welding foreman age breakdown
| Welding Foreman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Welding foreman educational attainment
The most common degree for welding foremen is high school diploma, with 46% of welding foremen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Welding foremen by degree level
| Welding foreman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Welding foreman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, welding foremen with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $68,221 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, welding foremen earn a median annual income of $60,833 compared to $55,418 for welding foremen with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,221 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,219 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,833 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,418 |
Welding foreman employment statistics
Most welding foremen work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where welding foremen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where welding foremen work.
Welding foreman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Welding foreman jobs by company type
Employees with the welding foreman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most welding foremen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Welding foreman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 3% |
Welding foreman jobs by industry
The most common industries for welding foremen are construction, manufacturing and energy.
Welding foreman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Welding foreman turnover and employment statistics
Welding foreman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welding foremen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welding foreman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welding foreman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average welding foreman tenure
The average welding foreman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,441 welding foremen resumes in Zippia's database.
Welding foreman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Welding foreman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welding foremen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Inspector General | 3.84% | 58,208 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Welding Foreman | 5.63% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar welding foreman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Inspector General | 3.84% | 58,208 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by welding foremen
The most common foreign language among welding foremen is Spanish at 68.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 12.5% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 68.8%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- Romanian, 6.3%
- Hawaiian, 6.3%
- Dutch, 6.3%
Welding foreman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.8% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| Romanian | 6.3% |
| Hawaiian | 6.3% |
| Dutch | 6.3% |
