Welding specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Welding specialist gender statistics
5.6% of welding specialists are women and 94.4% of welding specialists are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Welding specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Welding specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,073
Female income
$39,652
Welding specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welding specialist positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of welding specialists are female.
Welding specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2011 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2014 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2015 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2016 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2017 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2018 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2019 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2020 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2021 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
Welding specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared welding specialists 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 Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Welding specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welding specialists is White, which makes up 63.0% of all welding specialists. Comparatively, 18.1% of welding specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of welding specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Welding specialist race
| Welding specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Welding specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how welding specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welding specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.80% | 10.42% | 3.66% | 15.84% |
| 2011 | 67.34% | 10.28% | 3.14% | 15.47% |
| 2012 | 67.58% | 10.28% | 3.22% | 14.82% |
| 2013 | 67.16% | 10.25% | 3.26% | 16.00% |
| 2014 | 67.21% | 10.58% | 3.03% | 15.92% |
| 2015 | 66.44% | 10.30% | 3.05% | 16.60% |
| 2016 | 66.83% | 10.50% | 3.19% | 15.99% |
| 2017 | 67.48% | 9.20% | 3.24% | 16.14% |
| 2018 | 67.71% | 9.13% | 2.93% | 16.33% |
| 2019 | 68.01% | 9.29% | 3.23% | 15.98% |
| 2020 | 65.17% | 9.72% | 2.77% | 16.28% |
| 2021 | 63.04% | 9.61% | 3.24% | 18.12% |
Welding specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white welding specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american welding specialists have the lowest average salary at $44,860.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,622 |
| White | $48,438 |
| Black or African American | $44,860 |
| Asian | $48,085 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,446 |
Average welding specialist age
See how the average age of welding specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Welding specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of welding specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the welding specialist population.
Welding specialist age breakdown
| Welding Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Welding specialist educational attainment
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Welding specialists by degree level
| Welding specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Welding specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, welding specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,960 annually. With a Associate degree, welding specialists earn a median annual income of $48,794 compared to $47,249 for welding specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,249 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,960 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,794 |
Welding specialist employment statistics
Most welding specialists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where welding specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where welding specialists work.
Welding specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Welding specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the welding specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most welding specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Welding specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Welding specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for welding specialists are manufacturing, automotive and construction.
Welding specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Welding specialist turnover and employment statistics
Welding specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welding specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welding specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welding specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average welding specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 416 welding specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Welding specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Welding specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welding specialists 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 Specialist | 2.57% | - |
| Tool Maker | 2.99% | 18,166 |
| Heat Treat Technician | 3.20% | 8,130 |
| Auto Machinist | 3.26% | 13,943 |
| Skin Pass Operator | 3.27% | 30,846 |
| Chocolate Production Machine Operator | 5.87% | 103,681 |
| Disk Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar welding specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Maker | 2.99% | 18,166 |
| Heat Treat Technician | 3.20% | 8,130 |
| Auto Machinist | 3.26% | 13,943 |
| Skin Pass Operator | 3.27% | 30,846 |
| Chocolate Production Machine Operator | 5.87% | 103,681 |
| Disk Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Foreign languages spoken by welding specialists
- Tagalog, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Welding specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
