Appliance repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Appliance repairer demographics by:
Appliance repairer gender statistics
5.4% of appliance repairers are women and 94.6% of appliance repairers are men.
- Male, 94.6%
- Female, 5.4%
Appliance repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.6% |
| Female | 5.4% |
Appliance repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,145
Female income
$53,718
Appliance repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in appliance repairer positions over time. Currently, 5.4% of appliance repairers are female.
Appliance repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.59% | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2012 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2013 | 96.24% | 3.76% |
| 2014 | 98.53% | 1.47% |
| 2015 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2016 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2018 | 97.40% | 2.60% |
| 2019 | 99.22% | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2021 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
Appliance repairer related jobs gender ratio
We compared appliance repairers 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 Repairer | 95% | 5% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
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25%
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100%
Appliance repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among appliance repairers is White, which makes up 58.0% of all appliance repairers. Comparatively, 19.5% of appliance repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of appliance repairers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Appliance repairer race
| Appliance repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Appliance repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how appliance repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Appliance repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.95% | 10.31% | 2.22% | 15.73% |
| 2011 | 70.22% | 10.58% | 3.46% | 12.44% |
| 2012 | 66.66% | 10.49% | 2.57% | 18.08% |
| 2013 | 73.02% | 11.01% | 2.09% | 10.73% |
| 2014 | 65.59% | 11.78% | 4.29% | 15.51% |
| 2015 | 67.53% | 10.86% | 4.26% | 14.32% |
| 2016 | 70.43% | 8.87% | 3.91% | 13.82% |
| 2017 | 65.97% | 9.67% | 3.78% | 17.57% |
| 2018 | 70.16% | 11.66% | 3.18% | 12.52% |
| 2019 | 67.59% | 10.38% | 3.18% | 17.02% |
| 2020 | 62.91% | 8.76% | 4.25% | 19.27% |
| 2021 | 58.03% | 12.81% | 5.77% | 19.54% |
Appliance repairer wage gap by race
According to our data, white appliance repairers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american appliance repairers have the lowest average salary at $53,845.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,054 |
| White | $56,277 |
| Black or African American | $53,845 |
| Asian | $55,366 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,228 |
Average appliance repairer age
See how the average age of appliance repairers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Appliance repairer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 |
Appliance repairer age breakdown
The average age of appliance repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the appliance repairer population.
Appliance repairer age breakdown
| Appliance Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Appliance repairer educational attainment
The most common degree for appliance repairers is high school diploma, with 33% of appliance repairers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 25% and diploma degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Appliance repairers by degree level
| Appliance repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Appliance repairer employment statistics
Most appliance repairers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where appliance repairers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where appliance repairers work.
Appliance repairer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Appliance repairer jobs by company type
Employees with the appliance repairer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most appliance repairers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Appliance repairer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 10% |
Appliance repairer jobs by industry
The most common industries for appliance repairers are retail, professional and government.
Appliance repairer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 29% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Government | 11% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Appliance repairer turnover and employment statistics
Appliance repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for appliance repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Appliance repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Appliance repairer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.35% |
| 2011 | 8.06% |
| 2012 | 4.77% |
| 2013 | 6.28% |
| 2014 | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 1.85% |
| 2018 | 3.82% |
| 2019 | 2.97% |
| 2020 | 5.65% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average appliance repairer tenure
The average appliance repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 appliance repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Appliance repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Appliance repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of appliance repairers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Air Conditioning Apprentice | 1.73% | 11,864 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 16,908 |
| Appliance Repairer | 3.71% | - |
| Telephone Lineman | 3.93% | 2,834 |
| Watchmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,814 |
Similar appliance repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Air Conditioning Apprentice | 1.73% | 11,864 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 16,908 |
| Telephone Lineman | 3.93% | 2,834 |
| Watchmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,814 |
Foreign languages spoken by appliance repairers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Appliance repairer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
