Appliance mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Appliance mechanic gender statistics
5.3% of appliance mechanics are women and 94.7% of appliance mechanics are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Appliance mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Appliance mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,441
Female income
$47,755
Appliance mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in appliance mechanic positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of appliance mechanics are female.
Appliance mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
| 2011 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2012 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2014 | 95.33% | 4.67% |
| 2015 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2016 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2017 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2018 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2019 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
| 2020 | 95.36% | 4.64% |
| 2021 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
Appliance mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared appliance 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% |
| Appliance Mechanic | 95% | 5% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Appliance mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among appliance mechanics is White, which makes up 74.2% of all appliance mechanics. Comparatively, 12.1% of appliance mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of appliance mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 74.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Appliance mechanic race
| Appliance mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Appliance mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how appliance mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Appliance mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.83% | 6.04% | 2.14% | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 79.41% | 6.22% | 2.50% | 9.97% |
| 2012 | 79.22% | 5.83% | 2.49% | 10.48% |
| 2013 | 79.64% | 5.84% | 2.33% | 10.13% |
| 2014 | 78.90% | 5.99% | 2.68% | 10.56% |
| 2015 | 79.22% | 5.23% | 2.57% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 77.72% | 5.54% | 2.57% | 11.75% |
| 2017 | 77.52% | 5.94% | 2.96% | 11.46% |
| 2018 | 77.83% | 5.70% | 2.78% | 11.93% |
| 2019 | 79.01% | 4.93% | 3.02% | 11.20% |
| 2020 | 77.09% | 4.90% | 2.67% | 11.33% |
| 2021 | 74.22% | 5.83% | 2.90% | 12.09% |
Appliance mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown appliance mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american appliance mechanics have the lowest average salary at $46,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,443 |
| White | $52,828 |
| Black or African American | $46,756 |
| Asian | $52,944 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,539 |
Average appliance mechanic age
See how the average age of appliance mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Appliance mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 49 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | |
| White | 50 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Appliance mechanic age breakdown
The average age of appliance mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the appliance mechanic population.
Appliance mechanic age breakdown
| Appliance Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Appliance mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for appliance mechanics is diploma, with 40% of appliance mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Diploma, 40%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 20%
Appliance mechanics by degree level
| Appliance mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
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Appliance mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, appliance mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,178 annually. With a Associate degree, appliance mechanics earn a median annual income of $56,615 compared to $48,895 for appliance mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,895 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,178 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,615 |
Appliance mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Appliance mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for appliance mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Appliance mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Appliance mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.40% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 3.05% |
Average appliance mechanic tenure
The average appliance mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 appliance mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Appliance mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Appliance mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of appliance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit Installer | 1.73% | 15,070 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Appliance Mechanic | 2.48% | - |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Outside Machinist Helper | 3.67% | 36,767 |
| Window Air Conditioner Installer | 3.71% | 21,137 |
| Gauge Checker | 8.86% | 6,870 |
Similar appliance mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit Installer | 1.73% | 15,070 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Outside Machinist Helper | 3.67% | 36,767 |
| Window Air Conditioner Installer | 3.71% | 21,137 |
| Gauge Checker | 8.86% | 6,870 |