Aircraft engine technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft engine technician demographics by:
Aircraft engine technician gender statistics
2.4% of aircraft engine technicians are women and 97.6% of aircraft engine technicians are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Aircraft engine technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Aircraft engine technician gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,942
Female income
$39,951
Aircraft engine technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft engine technician positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of aircraft engine technicians are female.
Aircraft engine technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
| 2011 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2013 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2014 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2015 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2018 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2019 | 97.25% | 2.75% |
| 2020 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2021 | 97.60% | 2.40% |
Aircraft engine technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared aircraft engine technicians 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 Engine Technician | 98% | 2% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Aircraft engine technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft engine technicians is White, which makes up 55.0% of all aircraft engine technicians. Comparatively, 23.3% of aircraft engine technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of aircraft engine technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Aircraft engine technician race
| Aircraft engine technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Aircraft engine technician race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft engine technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft engine technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.02% | 8.73% | 5.36% | 17.23% |
| 2011 | 63.55% | 10.18% | 5.69% | 17.56% |
| 2012 | 61.46% | 10.51% | 5.42% | 19.52% |
| 2013 | 63.72% | 9.12% | 6.63% | 17.53% |
| 2014 | 63.92% | 9.46% | 6.53% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 61.74% | 9.69% | 5.79% | 19.64% |
| 2016 | 64.02% | 10.10% | 5.30% | 17.24% |
| 2017 | 61.65% | 9.07% | 6.80% | 18.61% |
| 2018 | 63.36% | 9.59% | 5.96% | 18.38% |
| 2019 | 64.00% | 7.90% | 6.80% | 17.90% |
| 2020 | 58.85% | 9.06% | 7.37% | 18.42% |
| 2021 | 54.98% | 9.20% | 6.82% | 23.32% |
Aircraft engine technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown aircraft engine technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aircraft engine technicians have the lowest average salary at $45,584.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,821 |
| White | $49,016 |
| Black or African American | $45,584 |
| Asian | $47,925 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,472 |
Average aircraft engine technician age
See how the average age of aircraft engine technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Aircraft engine technician 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 engine technician age breakdown
The average age of aircraft engine technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the aircraft engine technician population.
Aircraft engine technician age breakdown
| Aircraft Engine Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Aircraft engine technician educational attainment
The most common degree for aircraft engine technicians is associate degree, with 45% of aircraft engine technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 5%
Aircraft engine technicians by degree level
| Aircraft engine technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 5% |
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Aircraft engine technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aircraft engine technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,808 annually. With a Associate degree, aircraft engine technicians earn a median annual income of $49,763 compared to $41,638 for aircraft engine technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,638 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,808 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,763 |
Aircraft engine technician employment statistics
Most aircraft engine technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where aircraft engine technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft engine technicians work.
Aircraft engine technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Aircraft engine technician jobs by company type
Employees with the aircraft engine technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aircraft engine technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aircraft engine technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 19% |
Aircraft engine technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for aircraft engine technicians are technology, government and manufacturing.
Aircraft engine technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Government | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Aircraft engine technician turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft engine technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft engine technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft engine technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft engine technician 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 engine technician tenure
The average aircraft engine technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 aircraft engine technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft engine technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Aircraft engine technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aircraft engine technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Car Repairman | 1.31% | 6,302 |
| Caterpillar Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,082 |
| Car Mechanic | 2.20% | 89,782 |
| Aircraft Engine Technician | 2.41% | - |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Automotive Painter Helper | 3.73% | 49,947 |
| Jet Ski Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,825 |
Similar aircraft engine technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Car Repairman | 1.31% | 6,302 |
| Caterpillar Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,082 |
| Car Mechanic | 2.20% | 89,782 |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Automotive Painter Helper | 3.73% | 49,947 |
| Jet Ski Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,825 |
Foreign languages spoken by aircraft engine technicians
- Albanian, 100.0%
Aircraft engine technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Albanian | 100.0% |