Welding lead burner demographics and statistics in the US
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Welding lead burner gender statistics
2.1% of welding lead burners are women and 97.9% of welding lead burners are men.
- Male, 97.9%
- Female, 2.1%
Welding lead burner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.9% |
| Female | 2.1% |
Welding lead burner gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,153
Female income
$39,087
Welding lead burner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welding lead burner positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of welding lead burners are female.
Welding lead burner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.96% | 2.04% |
| 2011 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2012 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2013 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2014 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2017 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2018 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2020 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2021 | 97.94% | 2.06% |
Welding lead burner related jobs gender ratio
We compared welding lead burners 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% |
| Welding Lead Burner | 98% | 2% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Welding lead burner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welding lead burners is White, which makes up 63.7% of all welding lead burners. Comparatively, 17.7% of welding lead burners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of welding lead burners are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Welding lead burner race
| Welding lead burner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Welding lead burner race and ethnicity over time
See how welding lead burner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welding lead burner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.45% | 11.17% | 3.07% | 15.43% |
| 2011 | 67.99% | 11.03% | 2.55% | 15.06% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 11.03% | 2.63% | 14.41% |
| 2013 | 67.81% | 11.00% | 2.67% | 15.59% |
| 2014 | 67.86% | 11.33% | 2.44% | 15.51% |
| 2015 | 67.09% | 11.05% | 2.46% | 16.20% |
| 2016 | 67.48% | 11.25% | 2.60% | 15.58% |
| 2017 | 68.13% | 9.95% | 2.65% | 15.73% |
| 2018 | 68.36% | 9.88% | 2.34% | 15.93% |
| 2019 | 68.67% | 10.04% | 2.64% | 15.57% |
| 2020 | 65.82% | 10.47% | 2.18% | 15.87% |
| 2021 | 63.69% | 10.36% | 2.65% | 17.71% |
Welding lead burner wage gap by race
According to our data, white welding lead burners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american welding lead burners have the lowest average salary at $44,050.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,725 |
| White | $47,448 |
| Black or African American | $44,050 |
| Asian | $47,113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,507 |
Average welding lead burner age
See how the average age of welding lead burners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Welding lead burner 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 |
Welding lead burner age breakdown
The average age of welding lead burners is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the welding lead burner population.
Welding lead burner age breakdown
| Welding Lead Burner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Welding lead burner educational attainment
The most common degree for welding lead burners is high school diploma, with 42% of welding lead burners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Welding lead burners by degree level
| Welding lead burner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Welding lead burner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, welding lead burners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,840 annually. With a Associate degree, welding lead burners earn a median annual income of $47,787 compared to $46,320 for welding lead burners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,320 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,840 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,787 |
Welding lead burner employment statistics
Company size where welding lead burners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where welding lead burners work.
Welding lead burner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Welding lead burner jobs by industry
The most common industries for welding lead burners are manufacturing, retail and construction.
Welding lead burner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Welding lead burner turnover and employment statistics
Welding lead burner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welding lead burners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welding lead burner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welding lead burner 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 welding lead burner tenure
The average welding lead burner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 101 welding lead burners resumes in Zippia's database.
Welding lead burner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Welding lead burner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welding lead burners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Lead Burner | 2.57% | - |
| Tool Repairer | 2.99% | 11,535 |
| Rivet Driver | 3.20% | 35,301 |
| Head Machinist | 3.26% | 17,621 |
| Cold Roll Catcher | 3.27% | 832 |
| Multi Operation Machine Operator | 5.87% | 62,120 |
| Emery Wheel Worker | 6.48% | 20,159 |
Similar welding lead burner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Repairer | 2.99% | 11,535 |
| Rivet Driver | 3.20% | 35,301 |
| Head Machinist | 3.26% | 17,621 |
| Cold Roll Catcher | 3.27% | 832 |
| Multi Operation Machine Operator | 5.87% | 62,120 |
| Emery Wheel Worker | 6.48% | 20,159 |