Welding tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Welding tester gender statistics
8.5% of welding testers are women and 91.5% of welding testers are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Welding tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Welding tester gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,222
Female income
$40,549
Welding tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welding tester positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of welding testers are female.
Welding tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2011 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 90.43% | 9.57% |
| 2013 | 91.24% | 8.76% |
| 2014 | 91.52% | 8.48% |
| 2015 | 92.24% | 7.76% |
| 2016 | 91.98% | 8.02% |
| 2017 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2018 | 90.76% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| 2020 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
Welding tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared welding testers 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 Tester | 91% | 9% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Welding tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welding testers is White, which makes up 63.8% of all welding testers. Comparatively, 18.4% of welding testers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of welding testers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Welding tester race
| Welding tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Welding tester race and ethnicity over time
See how welding tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welding tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.55% | 10.25% | 3.17% | 16.08% |
| 2011 | 68.10% | 10.11% | 2.65% | 15.71% |
| 2012 | 68.34% | 10.11% | 2.72% | 15.06% |
| 2013 | 67.92% | 10.08% | 2.77% | 16.23% |
| 2014 | 67.97% | 10.41% | 2.53% | 16.16% |
| 2015 | 67.20% | 10.13% | 2.55% | 16.84% |
| 2016 | 67.59% | 10.33% | 2.69% | 16.23% |
| 2017 | 68.24% | 9.03% | 2.75% | 16.38% |
| 2018 | 68.47% | 8.96% | 2.43% | 16.57% |
| 2019 | 68.77% | 9.12% | 2.73% | 16.21% |
| 2020 | 65.93% | 9.55% | 2.27% | 16.51% |
| 2021 | 63.80% | 9.44% | 2.75% | 18.36% |
Welding tester wage gap by race
According to our data, white welding testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american welding testers have the lowest average salary at $45,933.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,756 |
| White | $49,635 |
| Black or African American | $45,933 |
| Asian | $49,270 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,609 |
Average welding tester age
See how the average age of welding testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Welding tester 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 tester age breakdown
The average age of welding testers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the welding tester population.
Welding tester age breakdown
| Welding Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Welding tester educational attainment
The most common degree for welding testers is high school diploma, with 56% of welding testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Welding testers by degree level
| Welding tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Welding tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, welding testers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,248 annually. With a Associate degree, welding testers earn a median annual income of $50,005 compared to $48,405 for welding testers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,405 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,248 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,005 |
Welding tester employment statistics
Company size where welding testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where welding testers work.
Welding tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Welding tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for welding testers are manufacturing, construction and transportation.
Welding tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 41% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Welding tester turnover and employment statistics
Welding tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welding testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welding tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welding tester 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 tester tenure
The average welding tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 155 welding testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Welding tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Welding tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welding testers 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 Tester | 2.57% | - |
| Die Builder | 2.99% | 4,002 |
| Cable Strander | 3.20% | 2,243 |
| Journeyman Machinist | 3.26% | 13,800 |
| Grid Caster | 3.27% | 159 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Centerless Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar welding tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Die Builder | 2.99% | 4,002 |
| Cable Strander | 3.20% | 2,243 |
| Journeyman Machinist | 3.26% | 13,800 |
| Grid Caster | 3.27% | 159 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Centerless Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Foreign languages spoken by welding testers
The most common foreign language among welding testers is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Welding tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |