Bench mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Bench mechanic gender statistics
15.5% of bench mechanics are women and 84.5% of bench mechanics are men.
- Male, 84.5%
- Female, 15.5%
Bench mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.5% |
| Female | 15.5% |
Bench mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,450
Female income
$40,294
Bench mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bench mechanic positions over time. Currently, 15.5% of bench mechanics are female.
Bench mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2011 | 88.38% | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2013 | 90.80% | 9.20% |
| 2014 | 87.85% | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 86.55% | 13.45% |
| 2017 | 80.38% | 19.62% |
| 2018 | 80.31% | 19.69% |
| 2019 | 83.95% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 83.13% | 16.87% |
| 2021 | 84.49% | 15.51% |
Bench mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared bench 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% |
| Bench Mechanic | 84% | 16% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Bench mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bench mechanics is White, which makes up 64.8% of all bench mechanics. Comparatively, 19.4% of bench mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of bench mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 64.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Bench mechanic race
| Bench mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Bench mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how bench mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bench mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.44% | 7.92% | 2.00% | 16.00% |
| 2011 | 71.34% | 8.35% | 2.09% | 16.04% |
| 2012 | 69.69% | 8.03% | 2.17% | 17.72% |
| 2013 | 68.62% | 8.37% | 2.18% | 18.41% |
| 2014 | 69.97% | 7.96% | 2.46% | 17.54% |
| 2015 | 69.47% | 7.40% | 2.13% | 18.37% |
| 2016 | 68.74% | 8.28% | 2.30% | 18.26% |
| 2017 | 68.23% | 6.67% | 2.03% | 19.86% |
| 2018 | 68.83% | 6.88% | 2.60% | 19.24% |
| 2019 | 70.38% | 6.45% | 2.06% | 18.18% |
| 2020 | 66.77% | 6.53% | 2.67% | 18.52% |
| 2021 | 64.77% | 6.99% | 2.65% | 19.42% |
Bench mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bench mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown bench mechanics have the lowest average salary at $42,028.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,028 |
| White | $43,913 |
| Black or African American | $42,422 |
| Asian | $46,809 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,256 |
Average bench mechanic age
See how the average age of bench mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bench mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 44.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 42 | 32 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Bench mechanic age breakdown
The average age of bench mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the bench mechanic population.
Bench mechanic age breakdown
| Bench Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Bench mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for bench mechanics is high school diploma, with 39% of bench mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Bench mechanics by degree level
| Bench mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Bench mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bench mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,990 annually. With a Associate degree, bench mechanics earn a median annual income of $45,769 compared to $41,903 for bench mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,990 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,769 |
Bench mechanic employment statistics
Most bench mechanics work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where bench mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bench mechanics work.
Bench mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Bench mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the bench mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bench mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bench mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 5% |
Bench mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for bench mechanics are technology, transportation and manufacturing.
Bench mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Transportation | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Bench mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Bench mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bench mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bench mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bench mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 6.26% |
| 2012 | 4.53% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.67% |
| 2018 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 2.58% |
Average bench mechanic tenure
The average bench mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 212 bench mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Bench mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Bench mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bench 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trolley Car Overhauler | 1.31% | 6,050 |
| Bench Mechanic | 1.79% | - |
| Collision Technician | 2.20% | 96,994 |
| Aircraft Cylinder Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,549 |
| Green Tire Inspector | 3.57% | 20,487 |
| Body Mechanic Apprentice | 3.73% | 43,297 |
| Outboard Motor Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,481 |
Similar bench mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Trolley Car Overhauler | 1.31% | 6,050 |
| Collision Technician | 2.20% | 96,994 |
| Aircraft Cylinder Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,549 |
| Green Tire Inspector | 3.57% | 20,487 |
| Body Mechanic Apprentice | 3.73% | 43,297 |
| Outboard Motor Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,481 |
Foreign languages spoken by bench mechanics
- Polish, 50.0%
- Filipino, 50.0%
Bench mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Filipino | 50.0% |