Airplane mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Airplane mechanic gender statistics
16.4% of airplane mechanics are women and 83.6% of airplane mechanics are men.
- Male, 83.6%
- Female, 16.4%
Airplane mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.6% |
| Female | 16.4% |
Airplane mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,125
Female income
$58,656
Airplane mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airplane mechanic positions over time. Currently, 16.4% of airplane mechanics are female.
Airplane mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| 2011 | 86.16% | 13.84% |
| 2012 | 83.89% | 16.11% |
| 2013 | 82.91% | 17.09% |
| 2014 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2015 | 82.30% | 17.70% |
| 2016 | 81.45% | 18.55% |
| 2017 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2018 | 84.22% | 15.78% |
| 2019 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
| 2020 | 83.79% | 16.21% |
| 2021 | 83.56% | 16.44% |
Airplane mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared airplane 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% |
| Airplane Mechanic | 84% | 16% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Airplane mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airplane mechanics is White, which makes up 54.8% of all airplane mechanics. Comparatively, 23.5% of airplane mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of airplane mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.5%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Airplane mechanic race
| Airplane mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Airplane mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how airplane mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airplane mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.87% | 8.72% | 5.35% | 17.40% |
| 2011 | 63.40% | 10.17% | 5.68% | 17.73% |
| 2012 | 61.31% | 10.50% | 5.42% | 19.68% |
| 2013 | 63.57% | 9.11% | 6.62% | 17.70% |
| 2014 | 63.77% | 9.45% | 6.52% | 17.10% |
| 2015 | 61.59% | 9.68% | 5.78% | 19.81% |
| 2016 | 63.87% | 10.09% | 5.30% | 17.41% |
| 2017 | 61.50% | 9.06% | 6.79% | 18.78% |
| 2018 | 63.21% | 9.58% | 5.95% | 18.55% |
| 2019 | 63.85% | 7.89% | 6.80% | 18.07% |
| 2020 | 58.70% | 9.05% | 7.37% | 18.59% |
| 2021 | 54.83% | 9.19% | 6.82% | 23.49% |
Airplane mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown airplane mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american airplane mechanics have the lowest average salary at $62,564.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,342 |
| White | $64,824 |
| Black or African American | $62,564 |
| Asian | $64,115 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,818 |
Average airplane mechanic age
See how the average age of airplane mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airplane 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 |
Airplane mechanic age breakdown
The average age of airplane mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the airplane mechanic population.
Airplane mechanic age breakdown
| Airplane Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Airplane mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for airplane mechanics is high school diploma, with 34% of airplane mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Airplane mechanics by degree level
| Airplane mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Airplane mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airplane mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,334 annually. With a Associate degree, airplane mechanics earn a median annual income of $65,306 compared to $59,855 for airplane mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,855 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,334 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,306 |
Airplane mechanic employment statistics
Most airplane mechanics work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where airplane mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airplane mechanics work.
Airplane mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Airplane mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the airplane mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most airplane mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Airplane mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 6% |
Airplane mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for airplane mechanics are transportation, technology and professional.
Airplane mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 30% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Airplane mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Airplane mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airplane mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airplane mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airplane 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 airplane mechanic tenure
The average airplane mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 182 airplane mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Airplane mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Airplane mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airplane 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Service Technician | 1.31% | 98,499 |
| Fleet Mechanic | 1.79% | 90,785 |
| Undercar Specialist | 2.20% | 18,352 |
| Airplane Mechanic | 2.41% | - |
| Tire Installer | 3.57% | 19,124 |
| Body Technician/Painter | 3.73% | 15,055 |
| Edge Trimmer Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,164 |
Similar airplane mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Central Service Technician | 1.31% | 98,499 |
| Fleet Mechanic | 1.79% | 90,785 |
| Undercar Specialist | 2.20% | 18,352 |
| Tire Installer | 3.57% | 19,124 |
| Body Technician/Painter | 3.73% | 15,055 |
| Edge Trimmer Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,164 |
Foreign languages spoken by airplane mechanics
The most common foreign language among airplane mechanics is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Hebrew, 16.7%
Airplane mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Hebrew | 16.7% |