Computer mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer mechanic gender statistics
2.3% of computer mechanics are women and 97.7% of computer mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.7%
- Female, 2.3%
Computer mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.7% |
| Female | 2.3% |
Computer mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,976
Female income
$73,173
Computer mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.3% of computer mechanics are female.
Computer mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2012 | 97.33% | 2.67% |
| 2013 | 97.40% | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 97.45% | 2.55% |
| 2015 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2019 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2020 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2021 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
Computer mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Computer Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer mechanics is White, which makes up 63.7% of all computer mechanics. Comparatively, 11.2% of computer mechanics are Asian and 10.8% of computer mechanics are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.7%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Computer mechanic race
| Computer mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Computer mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how computer mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.35% | 9.23% | 7.81% | 7.86% |
| 2011 | 73.05% | 9.32% | 7.96% | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 71.78% | 9.56% | 8.21% | 8.01% |
| 2013 | 70.72% | 8.80% | 9.02% | 8.39% |
| 2014 | 70.43% | 9.01% | 8.66% | 9.09% |
| 2015 | 70.33% | 8.48% | 9.84% | 8.98% |
| 2016 | 70.12% | 8.44% | 9.82% | 8.87% |
| 2017 | 69.34% | 8.11% | 10.27% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 69.46% | 8.06% | 10.36% | 9.01% |
| 2019 | 67.64% | 7.98% | 11.06% | 10.14% |
| 2020 | 65.60% | 8.56% | 10.84% | 10.30% |
| 2021 | 63.75% | 8.79% | 11.22% | 10.83% |
Computer mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer mechanics have the lowest average salary at $72,012.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,066 |
| White | $74,335 |
| Black or African American | $72,012 |
| Asian | $82,635 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,307 |
Average computer mechanic age
See how the average age of computer mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Computer mechanic age breakdown
The average age of computer mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the computer mechanic population.
Computer mechanic age breakdown
| Computer Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Computer mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for computer mechanics is bachelor's degree, with 45% of computer mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 32%
- Doctorate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 9%
Computer mechanics by degree level
| Computer mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
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Computer mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer mechanics with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $87,193 annually. With a Doctorate degree, computer mechanics earn a median annual income of $83,306 compared to $75,984 for computer mechanics with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,193 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,185 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,984 |
| Doctorate Degree | $83,306 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,648 |
Computer mechanic employment statistics
Most computer mechanics work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer mechanics work.
Computer mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Computer mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the computer mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 7% |
Computer mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer mechanics are technology, transportation and education.
Computer mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
Computer mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Computer mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average computer mechanic tenure
The average computer mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 computer mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Computer mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communication Engineer | 7.31% | 98,216 |
| Integration Consultant | 8.42% | 59,271 |
| Senior Tableau Developer | 8.46% | 170,335 |
| Senior Systems Security Engineer | 8.59% | 136,367 |
| Lead Unix Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 109,595 |
| Project Manager, Systems Integration | 10.54% | 151,459 |
| Computer Mechanic | 10.88% | - |
Similar computer mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communication Engineer | 7.31% | 98,216 |
| Integration Consultant | 8.42% | 59,271 |
| Senior Tableau Developer | 8.46% | 170,335 |
| Senior Systems Security Engineer | 8.59% | 136,367 |
| Lead Unix Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 109,595 |
| Project Manager, Systems Integration | 10.54% | 151,459 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer mechanics
- German, 100.0%
Computer mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |