Airline mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Airline mechanic gender statistics
0.0% of airline mechanics are women and 100.0% of airline mechanics are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Airline mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Airline mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,012
Female income
$54,693
Airline mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airline mechanic positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of airline mechanics are female.
Airline mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Airline mechanic related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Mechanic | 100% | - |
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Airline mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airline mechanics is White, which makes up 54.6% of all airline mechanics. Comparatively, 24.0% of airline mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of airline mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.0%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Airline mechanic race
| Airline mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Airline mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how airline mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airline mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.69% | 8.27% | 5.46% | 17.90% |
| 2011 | 63.21% | 9.72% | 5.79% | 18.23% |
| 2012 | 61.12% | 10.04% | 5.53% | 20.19% |
| 2013 | 63.39% | 8.66% | 6.73% | 18.20% |
| 2014 | 63.59% | 9.00% | 6.63% | 17.60% |
| 2015 | 61.41% | 9.23% | 5.89% | 20.31% |
| 2016 | 63.68% | 9.64% | 5.40% | 17.92% |
| 2017 | 61.32% | 8.61% | 6.90% | 19.28% |
| 2018 | 63.03% | 9.13% | 6.06% | 19.05% |
| 2019 | 63.67% | 7.44% | 6.91% | 18.57% |
| 2020 | 58.52% | 8.60% | 7.48% | 19.09% |
| 2021 | 54.65% | 8.73% | 6.93% | 24.00% |
Airline mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown airline mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american airline mechanics have the lowest average salary at $59,195.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,435 |
| White | $61,828 |
| Black or African American | $59,195 |
| Asian | $60,999 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,653 |
Average airline mechanic age
See how the average age of airline mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Airline 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 |
Airline mechanic age breakdown
The average age of airline mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the airline mechanic population.
Airline mechanic age breakdown
| Airline Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Airline mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for airline mechanics is associate degree, with 59% of airline mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Associate, 59%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
Airline mechanics by degree level
| Airline mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 59% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
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Airline mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airline mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,425 annually. With a Associate degree, airline mechanics earn a median annual income of $62,392 compared to $56,066 for airline mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,066 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,425 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,392 |
Airline mechanic employment statistics
Company size where airline mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airline mechanics work.
Airline mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 4% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Airline mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for airline mechanics are transportation, technology and professional.
Airline mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
Airline mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Airline mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airline mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airline mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airline 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 airline mechanic tenure
The average airline mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 airline mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Airline mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Airline mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airline 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,732 |
| Lift Truck Mechanic | 1.79% | 69,664 |
| Radio Aerial Installer | 2.20% | 17,369 |
| Airline Mechanic | 2.41% | - |
| Tire Installer | 3.57% | 19,124 |
| Auto Body Repairer | 3.73% | 11,365 |
| Marine Services Technician | 5.18% | 91,600 |
Similar airline mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,732 |
| Lift Truck Mechanic | 1.79% | 69,664 |
| Radio Aerial Installer | 2.20% | 17,369 |
| Tire Installer | 3.57% | 19,124 |
| Auto Body Repairer | 3.73% | 11,365 |
| Marine Services Technician | 5.18% | 91,600 |