Welding teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Welding teacher gender statistics
10.2% of welding teachers are women and 89.8% of welding teachers are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Welding teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Welding teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,942
Female income
$41,170
Welding teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welding teacher positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of welding teachers are female.
Welding teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
| 2011 | 89.49% | 10.51% |
| 2012 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
| 2013 | 89.45% | 10.55% |
| 2014 | 89.43% | 10.57% |
| 2015 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2016 | 89.48% | 10.52% |
| 2017 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2018 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
| 2019 | 89.79% | 10.21% |
| 2020 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2021 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
Welding teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared welding teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Welding Teacher | 90% | 10% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Welding teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welding teachers is White, which makes up 72.8% of all welding teachers. Comparatively, 11.4% of welding teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of welding teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Welding teacher race
| Welding teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Welding teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how welding teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welding teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.97% | 8.62% | 2.68% | 9.64% |
| 2011 | 76.64% | 8.68% | 2.87% | 9.63% |
| 2012 | 76.27% | 8.41% | 2.94% | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 76.62% | 8.29% | 2.95% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 75.80% | 8.88% | 2.98% | 10.37% |
| 2015 | 75.40% | 8.39% | 3.53% | 10.35% |
| 2016 | 75.67% | 8.10% | 2.90% | 10.94% |
| 2017 | 76.47% | 7.38% | 3.06% | 10.74% |
| 2018 | 75.42% | 7.61% | 3.71% | 10.85% |
| 2019 | 76.73% | 7.42% | 3.28% | 10.45% |
| 2020 | 74.28% | 7.19% | 3.30% | 10.81% |
| 2021 | 72.79% | 7.82% | 3.55% | 11.42% |
Welding teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian welding teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american welding teachers have the lowest average salary at $41,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,310 |
| White | $42,658 |
| Black or African American | $41,982 |
| Asian | $48,402 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,670 |
Average welding teacher age
See how the average age of welding teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Welding teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 47 |
Welding teacher age breakdown
The average age of welding teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the welding teacher population.
Welding teacher age breakdown
| Welding Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Welding teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for welding teachers is bachelor's degree, with 28% of welding teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Master's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Welding teachers by degree level
| Welding teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Welding teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, welding teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $57,223 annually. With a Master's degree, welding teachers earn a median annual income of $56,412 compared to $45,866 for welding teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,412 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,866 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,223 |
Welding teacher employment statistics
Company size where welding teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where welding teachers work.
Welding teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
Welding teacher turnover and employment statistics
Welding teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welding teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welding teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welding teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1.81% |
Average welding teacher tenure
The average welding teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 welding teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Welding teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Welding teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welding teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher | 5.04% | 55,843 |
| Moderate Needs Teacher | 7.55% | 52,646 |
| Elementary School Band Director | 8.89% | 25,419 |
| Welding Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar welding teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher | 5.04% | 55,843 |
| Moderate Needs Teacher | 7.55% | 52,646 |
| Elementary School Band Director | 8.89% | 25,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by welding teachers
- Arabic, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Welding teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |