Aircraft and powerplant mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft and powerplant mechanic demographics by:
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic gender statistics
2.8% of aircraft and powerplant mechanics are women and 97.2% of aircraft and powerplant mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.2%
- Female, 2.8%
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.2% |
| Female | 2.8% |
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,214
Female income
$53,760
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft and powerplant mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.8% of aircraft and powerplant mechanics are female.
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.02% | 2.98% |
| 2011 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2012 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2013 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2015 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| 2016 | 96.82% | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2018 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 2020 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2021 | 97.24% | 2.76% |
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared aircraft and powerplant mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Aircraft And Powerplant Mechanic | 97% | 3% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Aircraft and powerplant mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft and powerplant mechanics is White, which makes up 55.0% of all aircraft and powerplant mechanics. Comparatively, 23.5% of aircraft and powerplant mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of aircraft and powerplant mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.5%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic race
| Aircraft and powerplant mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft and powerplant mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.04% | 8.71% | 5.35% | 17.38% |
| 2011 | 63.57% | 10.16% | 5.68% | 17.71% |
| 2012 | 61.47% | 10.49% | 5.41% | 19.66% |
| 2013 | 63.74% | 9.10% | 6.62% | 17.68% |
| 2014 | 63.94% | 9.44% | 6.52% | 17.08% |
| 2015 | 61.76% | 9.67% | 5.78% | 19.79% |
| 2016 | 64.03% | 10.08% | 5.29% | 17.39% |
| 2017 | 61.67% | 9.05% | 6.79% | 18.75% |
| 2018 | 63.38% | 9.57% | 5.95% | 18.53% |
| 2019 | 64.02% | 7.89% | 6.79% | 18.05% |
| 2020 | 58.87% | 9.04% | 7.36% | 18.57% |
| 2021 | 55.00% | 9.18% | 6.81% | 23.47% |
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown aircraft and powerplant mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aircraft and powerplant mechanics have the lowest average salary at $58,355.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,671 |
| White | $61,050 |
| Black or African American | $58,355 |
| Asian | $60,201 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,846 |
Average aircraft and powerplant mechanic age
See how the average age of aircraft and powerplant mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 29 |
| White | 40 | 30 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic age breakdown
The average age of aircraft and powerplant mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the aircraft and powerplant mechanic population.
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic age breakdown
| Aircraft And Powerplant Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for aircraft and powerplant mechanics is bachelor's degree, with 40% of aircraft and powerplant mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Aircraft and powerplant mechanics by degree level
| Aircraft and powerplant mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Aircraft and powerplant mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aircraft and powerplant mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $61,661 annually. With a Associate degree, aircraft and powerplant mechanics earn a median annual income of $61,626 compared to $55,161 for aircraft and powerplant mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,161 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,661 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,626 |
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic employment statistics
Most aircraft and powerplant mechanics work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where aircraft and powerplant mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft and powerplant mechanics work.
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the aircraft and powerplant mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aircraft and powerplant mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 14% |
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for aircraft and powerplant mechanics are transportation, technology and government.
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 21% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Government | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft and powerplant mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft and powerplant mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 3.67% |
| 2013 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 3.78% |
| 2015 | 2.98% |
| 2016 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 2.03% |
Average aircraft and powerplant mechanic tenure
The average aircraft and powerplant mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 164 aircraft and powerplant mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aircraft and powerplant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Car Mechanic | 1.31% | 42,958 |
| Junior Mechanic | 1.79% | 44,920 |
| Auto Garage Mechanic | 2.20% | 38,612 |
| Aircraft And Powerplant Mechanic | 2.41% | - |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Paintless Dent Repair Technician | 3.73% | 160,198 |
| All Terrain Vehicle Technician | 5.18% | 8,068 |
Similar aircraft and powerplant mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Car Mechanic | 1.31% | 42,958 |
| Junior Mechanic | 1.79% | 44,920 |
| Auto Garage Mechanic | 2.20% | 38,612 |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Paintless Dent Repair Technician | 3.73% | 160,198 |
| All Terrain Vehicle Technician | 5.18% | 8,068 |
Foreign languages spoken by aircraft and powerplant mechanics
The most common foreign language among aircraft and powerplant mechanics is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
Aircraft and powerplant mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |