Composite mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Composite mechanic gender statistics
7.1% of composite mechanics are women and 92.9% of composite mechanics are men.
- Male, 92.9%
- Female, 7.1%
Composite mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.9% |
| Female | 7.1% |
Composite mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,926
Female income
$49,431
Composite mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in composite mechanic positions over time. Currently, 7.1% of composite mechanics are female.
Composite mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.02% | 7.98% |
| 2011 | 91.84% | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2013 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2014 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2015 | 92.63% | 7.37% |
| 2016 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 2017 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2018 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2019 | 92.62% | 7.38% |
| 2020 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
Composite mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared composite mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Composite Mechanic | 93% | 7% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Composite mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among composite mechanics is White, which makes up 51.2% of all composite mechanics. Comparatively, 21.3% of composite mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of composite mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 51.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Composite mechanic race
| Composite mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Composite mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how composite mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Composite mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.57% | 12.90% | 6.61% | 19.71% |
| 2011 | 57.15% | 14.63% | 6.29% | 19.67% |
| 2012 | 56.74% | 14.74% | 6.11% | 19.90% |
| 2013 | 57.50% | 13.91% | 6.46% | 19.85% |
| 2014 | 57.60% | 14.06% | 6.34% | 19.62% |
| 2015 | 56.30% | 14.77% | 6.35% | 19.95% |
| 2016 | 55.61% | 14.47% | 6.70% | 20.70% |
| 2017 | 55.38% | 15.28% | 6.63% | 20.29% |
| 2018 | 54.34% | 15.16% | 7.04% | 20.53% |
| 2019 | 55.22% | 15.33% | 7.19% | 19.62% |
| 2020 | 54.11% | 13.74% | 7.24% | 20.22% |
| 2021 | 51.15% | 14.42% | 8.44% | 21.35% |
Composite mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white composite mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino composite mechanics have the lowest average salary at $52,962.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,537 |
| White | $58,062 |
| Black or African American | $54,003 |
| Asian | $57,262 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,962 |
Average composite mechanic age
See how the average age of composite mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Composite mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Composite mechanic age breakdown
The average age of composite mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the composite mechanic population.
Composite mechanic age breakdown
| Composite Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Composite mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for composite mechanics is associate degree, with 35% of composite mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Composite mechanics by degree level
| Composite mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Composite mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, composite mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $58,590 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, composite mechanics earn a median annual income of $55,704 compared to $54,552 for composite mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,552 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,704 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,590 |
Composite mechanic employment statistics
Most composite mechanics work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where composite mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where composite mechanics work.
Composite mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Composite mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the composite mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most composite mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Composite mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 3% |
Composite mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for composite mechanics are transportation, technology and manufacturing.
Composite mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 30% |
| Technology | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Composite mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Composite mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for composite mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Composite mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Composite mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average composite mechanic tenure
The average composite mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 329 composite mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Composite mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Composite mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of composite 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Prototype Deicer Assembler | 3.08% | 17,609 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Composite Mechanic | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar composite mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Prototype Deicer Assembler | 3.08% | 17,609 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by composite mechanics
The most common foreign language among composite mechanics is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cherokee at 14.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Cherokee, 14.3%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Navajo, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
Composite mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Cherokee | 14.3% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Navajo | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |