Data processing mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Data processing mechanic gender statistics
17.0% of data processing mechanics are women and 83.0% of data processing mechanics are men.
- Male, 83.0%
- Female, 17.0%
Data processing mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.0% |
| Female | 17.0% |
Data processing mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,008
Female income
$43,811
Data processing mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data processing mechanic positions over time. Currently, 17.0% of data processing mechanics are female.
Data processing mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.16% | 22.84% |
| 2011 | 79.66% | 20.34% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 20.16% |
| 2013 | 80.98% | 19.02% |
| 2014 | 80.58% | 19.42% |
| 2015 | 82.26% | 17.74% |
| 2016 | 81.44% | 18.56% |
| 2017 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2018 | 83.76% | 16.24% |
| 2019 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2020 | 80.24% | 19.76% |
| 2021 | 83.01% | 16.99% |
Data processing mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared data processing 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% |
| Data Processing Mechanic | 83% | 17% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Data processing mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data processing mechanics is White, which makes up 61.8% of all data processing mechanics. Comparatively, 17.1% of data processing mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of data processing mechanics are Asian.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Data processing mechanic race
| Data processing mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Data processing mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how data processing mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data processing mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.84% | 10.70% | 5.79% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 67.35% | 9.00% | 6.45% | 13.98% |
| 2012 | 66.58% | 8.72% | 6.94% | 14.97% |
| 2013 | 65.55% | 10.24% | 6.75% | 14.24% |
| 2014 | 68.71% | 9.74% | 5.47% | 13.35% |
| 2015 | 67.12% | 9.81% | 6.34% | 14.05% |
| 2016 | 65.57% | 9.53% | 6.89% | 14.46% |
| 2017 | 64.95% | 9.06% | 6.75% | 15.42% |
| 2018 | 67.81% | 8.70% | 6.53% | 14.12% |
| 2019 | 68.13% | 9.40% | 5.84% | 13.52% |
| 2020 | 62.35% | 9.09% | 7.01% | 15.99% |
| 2021 | 61.84% | 7.15% | 8.02% | 17.09% |
Data processing mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian data processing mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown data processing mechanics have the lowest average salary at $44,911.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,911 |
| White | $49,394 |
| Black or African American | $48,148 |
| Asian | $50,624 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,164 |
Average data processing mechanic age
See how the average age of data processing mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data processing mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Asian | 43 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
Data processing mechanic age breakdown
The average age of data processing mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the data processing mechanic population.
Data processing mechanic age breakdown
| Data Processing Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Data processing mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for data processing mechanics is high school diploma, with 30% of data processing mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Data processing mechanics by degree level
| Data processing mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Data processing mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data processing mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,221 annually. With a Associate degree, data processing mechanics earn a median annual income of $46,036 compared to $43,574 for data processing mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,574 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,221 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,036 |
Data processing mechanic employment statistics
Company size where data processing mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data processing mechanics work.
Data processing mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Data processing mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for data processing mechanics are manufacturing, professional and pharmaceutical.
Data processing mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Data processing mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Data processing mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data processing mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data processing mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data processing mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.12% |
| 2011 | 8.11% |
| 2012 | 8.29% |
| 2013 | 7.62% |
| 2014 | 5.88% |
| 2015 | 6.20% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 4.92% |
| 2020 | 4.64% |
| 2021 | 6.27% |
Average data processing mechanic tenure
The average data processing mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 data processing mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Data processing mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Data processing mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data processing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Protective Relay Technician | 3.37% | 6,611 |
| Security Installation Technician | 4.35% | 91,527 |
| Electric Organ Checker | 4.78% | 7,194 |
| Manual Equipment Mechanic | 6.00% | 47,284 |
| Data Processing Mechanic | 6.67% | - |
| Salvage Repairer | 7.96% | 3,562 |
Similar data processing mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Protective Relay Technician | 3.37% | 6,611 |
| Security Installation Technician | 4.35% | 91,527 |
| Electric Organ Checker | 4.78% | 7,194 |
| Manual Equipment Mechanic | 6.00% | 47,284 |
| Salvage Repairer | 7.96% | 3,562 |
Foreign languages spoken by data processing mechanics
- Spanish, 80.0%
- French, 20.0%
Data processing mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| French | 20.0% |