Compressor mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Compressor mechanic demographics by:
Compressor mechanic gender statistics
2.6% of compressor mechanics are women and 97.4% of compressor mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Compressor mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Compressor mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,214
Female income
$40,259
Compressor mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compressor mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of compressor mechanics are female.
Compressor mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2011 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2012 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2013 | 98.55% | 1.45% |
| 2014 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 98.39% | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2017 | 96.57% | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2019 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2021 | 97.40% | 2.60% |
Compressor mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared compressor 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% |
| Compressor Mechanic | 97% | 3% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Compressor mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compressor mechanics is White, which makes up 64.1% of all compressor mechanics. Comparatively, 20.2% of compressor mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of compressor mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Compressor mechanic race
| Compressor mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Compressor mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how compressor mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compressor mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.79% | 8.27% | 1.67% | 16.78% |
| 2011 | 70.68% | 8.71% | 1.76% | 16.82% |
| 2012 | 69.04% | 8.39% | 1.84% | 18.50% |
| 2013 | 67.96% | 8.72% | 1.86% | 19.19% |
| 2014 | 69.32% | 8.31% | 2.13% | 18.32% |
| 2015 | 68.81% | 7.76% | 1.80% | 19.15% |
| 2016 | 68.08% | 8.63% | 1.98% | 19.04% |
| 2017 | 67.58% | 7.02% | 1.70% | 20.64% |
| 2018 | 68.18% | 7.23% | 2.27% | 20.02% |
| 2019 | 69.73% | 6.80% | 1.73% | 18.96% |
| 2020 | 66.11% | 6.88% | 2.34% | 19.30% |
| 2021 | 64.12% | 7.35% | 2.32% | 20.20% |
Compressor mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian compressor mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown compressor mechanics have the lowest average salary at $41,340.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,340 |
| White | $42,496 |
| Black or African American | $41,583 |
| Asian | $44,237 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,481 |
Average compressor mechanic age
See how the average age of compressor mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Compressor 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 |
Compressor mechanic age breakdown
The average age of compressor mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the compressor mechanic population.
Compressor mechanic age breakdown
| Compressor Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Compressor mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for compressor mechanics is high school diploma, with 40% of compressor mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 31%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Compressor mechanics by degree level
| Compressor mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
Compressor mechanic jobs you might like
Compressor mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, compressor mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,749 annually. With a Associate degree, compressor mechanics earn a median annual income of $43,616 compared to $41,263 for compressor mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,263 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,749 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,616 |
Compressor mechanic employment statistics
Company size where compressor mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where compressor mechanics work.
Compressor mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Compressor mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for compressor mechanics are energy, manufacturing and professional.
Compressor mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 32% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Compressor mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Compressor mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compressor mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compressor mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compressor 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 compressor mechanic tenure
The average compressor mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 584 compressor mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Compressor mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Compressor mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compressor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Equipment Installer | 1.31% | 31,126 |
| Compressor Mechanic | 1.79% | - |
| Quick Service Technician | 2.20% | 117,485 |
| Aircraft Motor Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,930 |
| Tire Center Supervisor | 3.57% | 32,677 |
| Auto Body Mechanic | 3.73% | 41,252 |
| Go-Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,607 |
Similar compressor mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Equipment Installer | 1.31% | 31,126 |
| Quick Service Technician | 2.20% | 117,485 |
| Aircraft Motor Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,930 |
| Tire Center Supervisor | 3.57% | 32,677 |
| Auto Body Mechanic | 3.73% | 41,252 |
| Go-Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,607 |
Foreign languages spoken by compressor mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Compressor mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |