Air-conditioning mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Air-conditioning mechanic gender statistics
5.1% of air-conditioning mechanics are women and 94.9% of air-conditioning mechanics are men.
- Male, 94.9%
- Female, 5.1%
Air-conditioning mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.9% |
| Female | 5.1% |
Air-conditioning mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,190
Female income
$37,982
Air-conditioning mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in air-conditioning mechanic positions over time. Currently, 5.1% of air-conditioning mechanics are female.
Air-conditioning mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2011 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2012 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2013 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2015 | 97.58% | 2.42% |
| 2016 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2017 | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 2018 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2019 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2020 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2021 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
Air-conditioning mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared air-conditioning mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Air-Conditioning Mechanic | 95% | 5% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Air-conditioning mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among air-conditioning mechanics is White, which makes up 62.2% of all air-conditioning mechanics. Comparatively, 23.1% of air-conditioning mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of air-conditioning mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Air-conditioning mechanic race
| Air-conditioning mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Air-conditioning mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how air-conditioning mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Air-conditioning mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.19% | 7.71% | 2.53% | 18.33% |
| 2011 | 70.52% | 7.00% | 1.79% | 18.61% |
| 2012 | 68.79% | 8.46% | 2.23% | 18.53% |
| 2013 | 69.11% | 7.95% | 2.30% | 18.93% |
| 2014 | 68.18% | 7.82% | 2.29% | 20.09% |
| 2015 | 67.51% | 7.31% | 2.03% | 20.55% |
| 2016 | 66.84% | 7.90% | 2.08% | 20.86% |
| 2017 | 65.82% | 7.08% | 2.26% | 22.28% |
| 2018 | 65.78% | 7.80% | 1.93% | 22.14% |
| 2019 | 66.89% | 7.00% | 2.31% | 21.11% |
| 2020 | 63.11% | 7.72% | 2.84% | 21.70% |
| 2021 | 62.24% | 7.29% | 2.53% | 23.06% |
Air-conditioning mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,048 |
| White | $46,248 |
| Black or African American | $40,706 |
| Asian | $43,743 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,436 |
Average air-conditioning mechanic age
See how the average age of air-conditioning mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Air-conditioning mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 40.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
| White | 39 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 |
Air-conditioning mechanic age breakdown
The average age of air-conditioning mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the air-conditioning mechanic population.
Air-conditioning mechanic age breakdown
| Air-Conditioning Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Air-conditioning mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for air-conditioning mechanics is associate degree, with 26% of air-conditioning mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 22%
Air-conditioning mechanics by degree level
| Air-conditioning mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 22% |
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Air-conditioning mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,348 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,635 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,351 |
Air-conditioning mechanic employment statistics
Most air-conditioning mechanics work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where air-conditioning mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where air-conditioning mechanics work.
Air-conditioning mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Air-conditioning mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the air-conditioning mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most air-conditioning mechanics prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Air-conditioning mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 13% |
Air-conditioning mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for air-conditioning mechanics are education, government and technology.
Air-conditioning mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Government | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Air-conditioning mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Air-conditioning mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for air-conditioning mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Air-conditioning mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Air-conditioning mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 7.80% |
| 2013 | 5.99% |
| 2014 | 3.99% |
| 2015 | 4.74% |
| 2016 | 2.85% |
| 2017 | 3.23% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 3.03% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average air-conditioning mechanic tenure
The average air-conditioning mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 647 air-conditioning mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Air-conditioning mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Air-conditioning mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of air-conditioning mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air-Conditioning Mechanic | 1.73% | - |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Instrument Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 19,548 |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 3.71% | 72,689 |
| Aerial Lineman | 3.93% | 2,566 |
| Clockmaker | 8.86% | 4 |
Similar air-conditioning mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Instrument Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 19,548 |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 3.71% | 72,689 |
| Aerial Lineman | 3.93% | 2,566 |
| Clockmaker | 8.86% | 4 |
Foreign languages spoken by air-conditioning mechanics
The most common foreign language among air-conditioning mechanics is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 33.3% and Burmese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
- Burmese, 8.3%
- Thai, 8.3%
- Italian, 8.3%
Air-conditioning mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |
| Burmese | 8.3% |
| Thai | 8.3% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
