Bridge mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Bridge mechanic gender statistics
10.4% of bridge mechanics are women and 89.6% of bridge mechanics are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Bridge mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Bridge mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,938
Female income
$53,834
Bridge mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bridge mechanic positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of bridge mechanics are female.
Bridge mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2011 | 92.20% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2013 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2014 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 2015 | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 2016 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
| 2017 | 86.03% | 13.97% |
| 2018 | 87.13% | 12.87% |
| 2019 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
| 2020 | 87.95% | 12.05% |
| 2021 | 89.58% | 10.42% |
Bridge mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared bridge mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Bridge Mechanic | 90% | 10% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Bridge mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bridge mechanics is White, which makes up 64.4% of all bridge mechanics. Comparatively, 24.4% of bridge mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of bridge mechanics are Unknown.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Bridge mechanic race
| Bridge mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Bridge mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how bridge mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bridge mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.47% | 4.77% | 1.39% | 18.66% |
| 2011 | 71.67% | 5.16% | 1.38% | 18.65% |
| 2012 | 71.48% | 5.15% | 1.50% | 18.52% |
| 2013 | 71.02% | 4.53% | 1.39% | 19.78% |
| 2014 | 70.19% | 4.87% | 1.30% | 20.83% |
| 2015 | 69.87% | 4.68% | 1.56% | 20.96% |
| 2016 | 68.75% | 4.73% | 1.41% | 21.90% |
| 2017 | 67.32% | 5.07% | 1.38% | 22.97% |
| 2018 | 67.92% | 3.94% | 1.54% | 23.72% |
| 2019 | 69.36% | 4.04% | 1.58% | 22.18% |
| 2020 | 67.37% | 4.87% | 1.54% | 21.26% |
| 2021 | 64.44% | 4.43% | 1.41% | 24.39% |
Bridge mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bridge mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bridge mechanics have the lowest average salary at $50,726.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,915 |
| White | $55,946 |
| Black or African American | $50,726 |
| Asian | $56,343 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,992 |
Average bridge mechanic age
See how the average age of bridge mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bridge mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| Unknown | 41 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45.5 |
Bridge mechanic age breakdown
The average age of bridge mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the bridge mechanic population.
Bridge mechanic age breakdown
| Bridge Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Bridge mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for bridge mechanics is high school diploma, with 39% of bridge mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 33%
- Master's, 11%
- License, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Bridge mechanics by degree level
| Bridge mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Master's | 11% |
| License | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Bridge mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bridge mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $56,049 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bridge mechanics earn a median annual income of $54,238 compared to $52,752 for bridge mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,752 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,238 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,049 |
Bridge mechanic employment statistics
Company size where bridge mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bridge mechanics work.
Bridge mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Bridge mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the bridge mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bridge mechanics prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Bridge mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 29% |
Bridge mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Bridge mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bridge mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bridge mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bridge mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.96% |
| 2011 | 18.39% |
| 2012 | 15.75% |
| 2013 | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 7.33% |
| 2017 | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average bridge mechanic tenure
The average bridge mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 bridge mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Bridge mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Bridge mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bridge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer Apprentice | 1.40% | 5,824 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Tamper | 2.24% | 4,133 |
| Bridge Mechanic | 2.31% | - |
| Marine Electrician | 2.76% | 26,034 |
| Tile Conduit Layer | 3.39% | 341 |
| Fabric Worker | 4.07% | 20,117 |
Similar bridge mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer Apprentice | 1.40% | 5,824 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Tamper | 2.24% | 4,133 |
| Marine Electrician | 2.76% | 26,034 |
| Tile Conduit Layer | 3.39% | 341 |
| Fabric Worker | 4.07% | 20,117 |