Wire welder demographics and statistics in the US
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Wire welder gender statistics
10.9% of wire welders are women and 89.1% of wire welders are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Wire welder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Wire welder gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,572
Female income
$33,184
Wire welder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wire welder positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of wire welders are female.
Wire welder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2011 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
| 2012 | 87.74% | 12.26% |
| 2013 | 88.74% | 11.26% |
| 2014 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
| 2015 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
| 2016 | 89.68% | 10.32% |
| 2017 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
| 2018 | 88.15% | 11.85% |
| 2019 | 87.69% | 12.31% |
| 2020 | 87.76% | 12.24% |
| 2021 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
Wire welder related jobs gender ratio
We compared wire welders 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% |
| Wire Welder | 89% | 11% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Wire welder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wire welders is White, which makes up 63.7% of all wire welders. Comparatively, 19.8% of wire welders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of wire welders are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Wire welder race
| Wire welder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Wire welder race and ethnicity over time
See how wire welder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wire welder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.45% | 8.08% | 4.06% | 17.54% |
| 2011 | 68.00% | 7.94% | 3.54% | 17.17% |
| 2012 | 68.24% | 7.94% | 3.61% | 16.52% |
| 2013 | 67.81% | 7.91% | 3.66% | 17.70% |
| 2014 | 67.87% | 8.24% | 3.43% | 17.62% |
| 2015 | 67.10% | 7.96% | 3.44% | 18.31% |
| 2016 | 67.49% | 8.16% | 3.59% | 17.69% |
| 2017 | 68.14% | 6.86% | 3.64% | 17.84% |
| 2018 | 68.37% | 6.79% | 3.33% | 18.03% |
| 2019 | 68.67% | 6.95% | 3.63% | 17.68% |
| 2020 | 65.83% | 7.38% | 3.16% | 17.98% |
| 2021 | 63.70% | 7.27% | 3.64% | 19.82% |
Wire welder wage gap by race
According to our data, white wire welders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wire welders have the lowest average salary at $36,977.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,248 |
| White | $39,551 |
| Black or African American | $36,977 |
| Asian | $39,298 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,840 |
Average wire welder age
See how the average age of wire welders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Wire welder 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 |
Wire welder age breakdown
The average age of wire welders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the wire welder population.
Wire welder age breakdown
| Wire Welder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Wire welder educational attainment
The most common degree for wire welders is diploma, with 43% of wire welders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Diploma, 43%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Wire welders by degree level
| Wire welder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Wire welder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wire welders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,352 annually. With a Associate degree, wire welders earn a median annual income of $39,807 compared to $38,699 for wire welders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,699 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,352 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,807 |
Wire welder employment statistics
Company size where wire welders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wire welders work.
Wire welder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Wire welder jobs by industry
The most common industries for wire welders are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Wire welder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 18% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Wire welder turnover and employment statistics
Wire welder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wire welders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wire welder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wire welder 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 wire welder tenure
The average wire welder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 139 wire welders resumes in Zippia's database.
Wire welder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Wire welder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wire welders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Welder | 2.57% | - |
| Gage Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Metal Coater | 3.20% | 2,831 |
| Cutter Grinder | 3.26% | 5,137 |
| Screw Down | 3.27% | 718 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
| Metal Finisher | 6.48% | 4,896 |
Similar wire welder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gage Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Metal Coater | 3.20% | 2,831 |
| Cutter Grinder | 3.26% | 5,137 |
| Screw Down | 3.27% | 718 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
| Metal Finisher | 6.48% | 4,896 |
Foreign languages spoken by wire welders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wire welder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |