Deck mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Deck mechanic gender statistics
2.6% of deck mechanics are women and 97.4% of deck mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Deck mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Deck mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,553
Female income
$43,133
Deck mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deck mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of deck mechanics are female.
Deck mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2011 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2012 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2013 | 97.19% | 2.81% |
| 2014 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2015 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2017 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2018 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 97.02% | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2021 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
Deck mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared deck 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% |
| Deck Mechanic | 97% | 3% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Deck mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deck mechanics is White, which makes up 74.2% of all deck mechanics. Comparatively, 12.1% of deck mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of deck mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 74.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Deck mechanic race
| Deck mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Deck mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how deck mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deck mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.83% | 6.04% | 2.14% | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 79.41% | 6.22% | 2.50% | 9.97% |
| 2012 | 79.22% | 5.83% | 2.49% | 10.48% |
| 2013 | 79.64% | 5.84% | 2.33% | 10.13% |
| 2014 | 78.90% | 5.99% | 2.68% | 10.56% |
| 2015 | 79.22% | 5.23% | 2.57% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 77.72% | 5.54% | 2.57% | 11.75% |
| 2017 | 77.52% | 5.94% | 2.96% | 11.46% |
| 2018 | 77.83% | 5.70% | 2.78% | 11.93% |
| 2019 | 79.01% | 4.93% | 3.02% | 11.20% |
| 2020 | 77.09% | 4.90% | 2.67% | 11.33% |
| 2021 | 74.22% | 5.83% | 2.90% | 12.09% |
Deck mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown deck mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american deck mechanics have the lowest average salary at $42,469.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,849 |
| White | $46,452 |
| Black or African American | $42,469 |
| Asian | $46,527 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,617 |
Average deck mechanic age
See how the average age of deck mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deck 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 |
Deck mechanic age breakdown
The average age of deck mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the deck mechanic population.
Deck mechanic age breakdown
| Deck Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Deck mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for deck mechanics is associate degree, with 50% of deck mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Associate, 50%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 10%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Deck mechanics by degree level
| Deck mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Deck mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deck mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,862 annually. With a Associate degree, deck mechanics earn a median annual income of $48,875 compared to $43,887 for deck mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,887 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,862 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,875 |
Deck mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Deck mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deck mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deck mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deck 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 deck mechanic tenure
The average deck mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 deck mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Deck mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 29% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Deck mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deck 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 Technician | 1.73% | 61,302 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Deck Mechanic | 2.48% | - |
| Lock Technician | 3.52% | 37,059 |
| Shop Helper | 3.67% | 23,652 |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 3.71% | 72,689 |
| Durable Medical Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 61,525 |
Similar deck mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Technician | 1.73% | 61,302 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Lock Technician | 3.52% | 37,059 |
| Shop Helper | 3.67% | 23,652 |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 3.71% | 72,689 |
| Durable Medical Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 61,525 |