Automation mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Automation mechanic gender statistics
0.0% of automation mechanics are women and 100.0% of automation mechanics are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Automation mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Automation mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,025
Female income
$50,450
Automation mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automation mechanic positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of automation mechanics are female.
Automation 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% |
Automation mechanic related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Automation Mechanic | 100% | - |
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Automation mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automation mechanics is White, which makes up 74.2% of all automation mechanics. Comparatively, 12.1% of automation mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of automation 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%
Automation mechanic race
| Automation 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% |
Automation mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how automation mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automation 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% |
Automation mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown automation mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american automation mechanics have the lowest average salary at $49,741.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,398 |
| White | $53,979 |
| Black or African American | $49,741 |
| Asian | $54,057 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,093 |
Average automation mechanic age
See how the average age of automation mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automation 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 |
Automation mechanic age breakdown
The average age of automation mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the automation mechanic population.
Automation mechanic age breakdown
| Automation Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Automation mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for automation mechanics is associate degree, with 44% of automation mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Associate, 44%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Automation mechanics by degree level
| Automation mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Automation mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automation mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,580 annually. With a Associate degree, automation mechanics earn a median annual income of $56,539 compared to $51,254 for automation mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,254 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,580 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,539 |
Automation mechanic employment statistics
Most automation mechanics work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where automation mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automation mechanics work.
Automation mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Automation mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the automation mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most automation mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Automation mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 12% |
Automation mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for automation mechanics are professional, manufacturing and government.
Automation mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Government | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Automation mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Automation mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automation mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automation mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automation 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 automation mechanic tenure
The average automation mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 automation mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Automation mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Automation mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air-Conditioning Mechanic | 1.73% | 35,226 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Automation Mechanic | 2.48% | - |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Service Station Helper | 3.67% | 18,812 |
| Vacuum Repairer | 3.71% | 3,615 |
| Camera Repair Technician | 8.86% | 22,291 |
Similar automation mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air-Conditioning Mechanic | 1.73% | 35,226 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Service Station Helper | 3.67% | 18,812 |
| Vacuum Repairer | 3.71% | 3,615 |
| Camera Repair Technician | 8.86% | 22,291 |
Foreign languages spoken by automation mechanics
- Chinese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Automation mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |