Conveyor mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Conveyor mechanic gender statistics
1.6% of conveyor mechanics are women and 98.4% of conveyor mechanics are men.
- Male, 98.4%
- Female, 1.6%
Conveyor mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.4% |
| Female | 1.6% |
Conveyor mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,117
Female income
$55,902
Conveyor mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conveyor mechanic positions over time. Currently, 1.6% of conveyor mechanics are female.
Conveyor mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.35% | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 98.23% | 1.77% |
| 2013 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2014 | 98.60% | 1.40% |
| 2015 | 98.71% | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 98.29% | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 98.23% | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2019 | 98.20% | 1.80% |
| 2020 | 98.61% | 1.39% |
| 2021 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
Conveyor mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared conveyor 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% |
| Conveyor Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Conveyor mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conveyor mechanics is White, which makes up 67.0% of all conveyor mechanics. Comparatively, 17.0% of conveyor mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of conveyor mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Conveyor mechanic race
| Conveyor mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Conveyor mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how conveyor mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conveyor mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.63% | 7.84% | 2.51% | 15.06% |
| 2011 | 72.21% | 8.02% | 2.87% | 14.92% |
| 2012 | 72.01% | 7.63% | 2.85% | 15.43% |
| 2013 | 72.43% | 7.64% | 2.69% | 15.07% |
| 2014 | 71.69% | 7.80% | 3.05% | 15.51% |
| 2015 | 72.01% | 7.04% | 2.94% | 16.19% |
| 2016 | 70.51% | 7.35% | 2.94% | 16.70% |
| 2017 | 70.31% | 7.74% | 3.32% | 16.40% |
| 2018 | 70.62% | 7.51% | 3.14% | 16.87% |
| 2019 | 71.81% | 6.74% | 3.38% | 16.14% |
| 2020 | 69.88% | 6.70% | 3.03% | 16.28% |
| 2021 | 67.01% | 7.63% | 3.26% | 17.04% |
Conveyor mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,288 |
| White | $58,931 |
| Black or African American | $55,288 |
| Asian | $58,998 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,175 |
Average conveyor mechanic age
See how the average age of conveyor mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conveyor mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 49 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | |
| White | 50 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Conveyor mechanic age breakdown
The average age of conveyor mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the conveyor mechanic population.
Conveyor mechanic age breakdown
| Conveyor Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Conveyor mechanic educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Conveyor mechanics by degree level
| Conveyor mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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Conveyor mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,596 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,979 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,103 |
Conveyor mechanic employment statistics
Company size where conveyor mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conveyor mechanics work.
Conveyor mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Conveyor mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for conveyor mechanics are retail, manufacturing and transportation.
Conveyor mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Conveyor mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Conveyor mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conveyor mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conveyor mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conveyor mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.40% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 3.05% |
Average conveyor mechanic tenure
The average conveyor mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 142 conveyor mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Conveyor mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Conveyor mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conveyor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating And Cooling Technician | 1.73% | 32,552 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Conveyor Mechanic | 2.48% | - |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Blacksmith Assistant | 3.67% | 3,038 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Camera Machinist | 8.86% | 9,251 |
Similar conveyor mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating And Cooling Technician | 1.73% | 32,552 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Blacksmith Assistant | 3.67% | 3,038 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Camera Machinist | 8.86% | 9,251 |