Communication equipment mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Communication equipment mechanic demographics by:
Communication equipment mechanic gender statistics
12.0% of communication equipment mechanics are women and 88.0% of communication equipment mechanics are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
Communication equipment mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
Communication equipment mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,885
Female income
$51,149
Communication equipment mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communication equipment mechanic positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of communication equipment mechanics are female.
Communication equipment mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.08% | 16.92% |
| 2011 | 85.14% | 14.86% |
| 2012 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2013 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2014 | 85.75% | 14.25% |
| 2015 | 88.03% | 11.97% |
| 2016 | 87.33% | 12.67% |
| 2017 | 87.17% | 12.83% |
| 2018 | 86.90% | 13.10% |
| 2019 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2020 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
Communication equipment mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared communication equipment mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Communication Equipment Mechanic | 88% | 12% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Communication equipment mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communication equipment mechanics is White, which makes up 66.2% of all communication equipment mechanics. Comparatively, 12.8% of communication equipment mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of communication equipment mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Communication equipment mechanic race
| Communication equipment mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Communication equipment mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how communication equipment mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communication equipment mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.69% | 9.50% | 3.43% | 10.62% |
| 2011 | 75.62% | 8.89% | 3.22% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 73.98% | 9.27% | 3.54% | 10.57% |
| 2013 | 73.53% | 9.98% | 4.28% | 9.44% |
| 2014 | 73.98% | 9.83% | 3.56% | 9.98% |
| 2015 | 72.15% | 9.16% | 4.30% | 11.96% |
| 2016 | 71.85% | 9.33% | 4.30% | 12.39% |
| 2017 | 71.19% | 9.98% | 5.05% | 11.68% |
| 2018 | 70.57% | 8.32% | 4.06% | 14.30% |
| 2019 | 71.20% | 8.35% | 4.10% | 13.29% |
| 2020 | 69.07% | 9.34% | 3.63% | 13.49% |
| 2021 | 66.22% | 10.32% | 5.57% | 12.77% |
Communication equipment mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown communication equipment mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian communication equipment mechanics have the lowest average salary at $50,378.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,606 |
| White | $55,362 |
| Black or African American | $52,357 |
| Asian | $50,378 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,957 |
Average communication equipment mechanic age
See how the average age of communication equipment mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communication equipment mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Communication equipment mechanic age breakdown
The average age of communication equipment mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the communication equipment mechanic population.
Communication equipment mechanic age breakdown
| Communication Equipment Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Communication equipment mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for communication equipment mechanics is associate degree, with 42% of communication equipment mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 25%.
- Associate, 42%
- Master's, 25%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 8%
Communication equipment mechanics by degree level
| Communication equipment mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 8% |
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Communication equipment mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, communication equipment mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,797 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, communication equipment mechanics earn a median annual income of $55,394 compared to $50,746 for communication equipment mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,746 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,394 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,797 |
Communication equipment mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Communication equipment mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communication equipment mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communication equipment mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communication equipment mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average communication equipment mechanic tenure
The average communication equipment mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 communication equipment mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Communication equipment mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Communication equipment mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communication equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Installer Electronics | 3.37% | 23,482 |
| Home Security Alarm Installer | 4.35% | 98,419 |
| Satellite Technician | 4.78% | 91,117 |
| Communication Equipment Mechanic | 6.00% | - |
| Data Processing Mechanic | 6.67% | 108,095 |
| Electric Motor Repairman | 7.96% | 1,388 |
Similar communication equipment mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Installer Electronics | 3.37% | 23,482 |
| Home Security Alarm Installer | 4.35% | 98,419 |
| Satellite Technician | 4.78% | 91,117 |
| Data Processing Mechanic | 6.67% | 108,095 |
| Electric Motor Repairman | 7.96% | 1,388 |