Building mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Building mechanic gender statistics
2.6% of building mechanics are women and 97.4% of building mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Building mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Building mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,834
Female income
$42,238
Building mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of building mechanics are female.
Building mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2011 | 98.27% | 1.73% |
| 2012 | 97.91% | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2014 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2015 | 97.81% | 2.19% |
| 2016 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2017 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2018 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2021 | 97.40% | 2.60% |
Building mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared building 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% |
| Building Mechanic | 97% | 3% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Building mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building mechanics is White, which makes up 59.7% of all building mechanics. Comparatively, 18.9% of building mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of building mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Building mechanic race
| Building mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Building mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how building mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.88% | 11.78% | 3.65% | 16.11% |
| 2011 | 65.21% | 11.77% | 3.73% | 16.29% |
| 2012 | 65.18% | 11.22% | 3.99% | 16.66% |
| 2013 | 66.19% | 10.85% | 3.77% | 16.39% |
| 2014 | 66.63% | 10.43% | 3.88% | 16.34% |
| 2015 | 65.73% | 10.80% | 3.65% | 17.10% |
| 2016 | 64.79% | 10.08% | 3.90% | 17.97% |
| 2017 | 65.96% | 10.53% | 3.69% | 17.17% |
| 2018 | 65.70% | 10.33% | 3.95% | 17.32% |
| 2019 | 64.39% | 10.29% | 4.45% | 17.82% |
| 2020 | 60.82% | 10.85% | 3.90% | 18.99% |
| 2021 | 59.68% | 10.90% | 4.94% | 18.92% |
Building mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white building mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american building mechanics have the lowest average salary at $43,335.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,800 |
| White | $46,400 |
| Black or African American | $43,335 |
| Asian | $45,631 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,079 |
Average building mechanic age
See how the average age of building mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Building mechanic age breakdown
The average age of building mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the building mechanic population.
Building mechanic age breakdown
| Building Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Building mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for building mechanics is high school diploma, with 31% of building mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Building mechanics by degree level
| Building mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Building mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, building mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,880 annually. With a Associate degree, building mechanics earn a median annual income of $46,706 compared to $44,283 for building mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,283 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,880 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,706 |
Building mechanic employment statistics
Most building mechanics work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where building mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building mechanics work.
Building mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Building mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the building mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most building mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Building mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 6% |
Building mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for building mechanics are education, manufacturing and professional.
Building mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Building mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Building mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average building mechanic tenure
The average building mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 527 building mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Building mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Building mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilating Equipment Installer | 1.73% | 30,051 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Building Mechanic | 2.21% | - |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Clockmaker | 8.86% | 4 |
Similar building mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilating Equipment Installer | 1.73% | 30,051 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Clockmaker | 8.86% | 4 |
Foreign languages spoken by building mechanics
The most common foreign language among building mechanics is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Greek is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Greek, 25.0%
Building mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Greek | 25.0% |
