Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
- O*NET-SOC code
51-2051.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$46,880
Employment, U.S.16,170
Median hourly wage$22.54
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36,910 | $39,430 | $46,880 | $54,490 | $63,760 |
By state (36)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 170 | $38,360 | 0.78 |
| Arkansas | 360 | $39,320 | 2.65 |
| California | 850 | $47,750 | 0.45 |
| Colorado | 80 | $42,840 | 0.26 |
| Florida | 2,870 | $47,140 | 2.78 |
| Georgia | 130 | $35,670 | 0.25 |
| Idaho | $53,040 | ||
| Indiana | 2,010 | $45,820 | 6.04 |
| Iowa | 40 | $50,450 | 0.27 |
| Kansas | 210 | $40,460 | 1.43 |
| Louisiana | 220 | $40,000 | 1.07 |
| Maine | 320 | $50,710 | 4.73 |
| Massachusetts | 200 | $55,980 | 0.53 |
| Michigan | 520 | $43,980 | 1.14 |
| Minnesota | $37,410 | ||
| Mississippi | 180 | $42,080 | 1.47 |
| Missouri | 240 | $46,640 | 0.78 |
| Nebraska | 90 | $47,420 | 0.82 |
| Nevada | 120 | $47,700 | 0.77 |
| New Jersey | 680 | $54,080 | 1.54 |
| New York | 120 | $47,300 | 0.11 |
| North Carolina | 850 | $43,890 | 1.65 |
| Ohio | 490 | $49,130 | 0.84 |
| Oklahoma | 120 | $39,260 | 0.69 |
| Oregon | 160 | $49,850 | 0.80 |
| Pennsylvania | 270 | $54,800 | 0.42 |
| Rhode Island | 170 | $49,260 | 3.33 |
| South Carolina | 480 | $45,250 | 2.02 |
| South Dakota | 70 | $48,410 | 1.43 |
| Tennessee | 590 | $52,120 | 1.74 |
| Texas | 1,050 | $44,450 | 0.72 |
| Utah | 50 | $44,510 | 0.25 |
| Virginia | 160 | $39,140 | 0.37 |
| Washington | 1,100 | $58,410 | 2.97 |
| West Virginia | 80 | $39,450 | 1.14 |
| Wisconsin | 250 | $44,060 | 0.83 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 2 | Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | 1-2 | 0.954 |
| 3 | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1-2 | 0.954 |
| 4 | Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 1-2 | 0.954 |
| 5 | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 1-2 | 0.953 |
| 6 | Helpers--Production Workers | 1-2 | 0.952 |
| 7 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 1-2 | 0.952 |
| 8 | Foundry Mold and Coremakers | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 9 | Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders | 1-2 | 0.948 |
| 10 | Carpet Installers | 1-2 | 0.948 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | Operations Monitoring | 0.88 | 0.954 |
| Carpet Installers | Mathematics | 1.26 | 0.948 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers | Operations Monitoring | 0.88 | 0.947 |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Equipment Maintenance | 1.63 | 0.945 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Operations Monitoring | 0.88 | 0.941 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | Operation and Control | 0.88 | 0.940 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators, excluding software Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Operational databases | 3 of 20 | 11.5x |
| SAP software | 9 of 20 | 1.5x |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | 3 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Microsoft Office software | 17 of 20 | 1.0x |
| Email software | 4 of 20 | 0.7x |
| Microsoft Outlook | 11 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Web browser software | 3 of 20 | 0.3x |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | 6 of 20 | 0.4x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.50 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 1.12 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 3.90 | 4.19 |
| Production and Processing | 3.82 | 3.92 |
| Education and Training | 3.60 | 4.12 |
| Chemistry | 3.33 | 3.67 |
| English Language | 3.20 | 3.32 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.01 | 3.18 |
| Building and Construction | 2.99 | 2.78 |
| Administrative | 2.98 | 2.98 |
| Mechanical | 2.93 | 2.98 |
| Design | 2.91 | 1.97 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.79 | 2.39 |
| Mathematics | 2.77 | 2.67 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.50 | 2.05 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.50 | 1.88 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.23 | 1.68 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.17 | 1.93 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.13 | 1.70 |
| Law and Government | 2.11 | 1.58 |
| Physics | 2.07 | 1.73 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.90 | 1.59 |
| Psychology | 1.72 | 1.69 |
| Transportation | 1.71 | 1.01 |
| Communications and Media | 1.64 | 1.27 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.61 | 0.82 |
| Foreign Language | 1.60 | 0.95 |
| Telecommunications | 1.59 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.57 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.56 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.51 | 0.98 |
| History and Archeology | 1.48 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.33 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.32 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.23 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Near Vision | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.62 | 3.00 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.62 | 2.88 |
| Visualization | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Control Precision | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Static Strength | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Selective Attention | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Stamina | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.00 | 2.25 |
| Rate Control | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Reaction Time | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Depth Perception | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Written Expression | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Response Orientation | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Originality | 2.62 | 2.00 |
| Number Facility | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.50 | 1.88 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Time Sharing | 2.25 | 2.62 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Sound Localization | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Night Vision | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.25 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Word hot
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 1,050 | 78.83 | $47,960 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 300 | 16.83 | $47,240 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 140 | 8.18 | $56,440 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 130 | 7.86 | $44,520 |
| Green Bay, WI | 110 | 5.93 | $43,940 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | 170 | 4.83 | $49,650 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | 180 | 4.43 | $49,270 |
| Columbia, SC | 170 | 4.15 | $44,950 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 120 | 3.88 | $50,710 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 770 | 3.54 | $59,110 |