Development mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Development mechanic gender statistics
11.2% of development mechanics are women and 88.8% of development mechanics are men.
- Male, 88.8%
- Female, 11.2%
Development mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Development mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,162
Female income
$60,231
Development mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in development mechanic positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of development mechanics are female.
Development mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2011 | 88.81% | 11.19% |
| 2012 | 90.55% | 9.45% |
| 2013 | 90.30% | 9.70% |
| 2014 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2015 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2016 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2017 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
| 2018 | 89.94% | 10.06% |
| 2019 | 89.91% | 10.09% |
| 2020 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2021 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
Development mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared development mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Development Mechanic | 89% | 11% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Development mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among development mechanics is White, which makes up 70.2% of all development mechanics. Comparatively, 15.1% of development mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of development mechanics are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Development mechanic race
| Development mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Development mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how development mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Development mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.44% | 5.44% | 4.84% | 13.57% |
| 2011 | 72.75% | 6.05% | 4.66% | 14.32% |
| 2012 | 74.12% | 5.76% | 4.80% | 13.83% |
| 2013 | 73.39% | 6.13% | 5.28% | 13.40% |
| 2014 | 74.93% | 4.95% | 4.27% | 14.46% |
| 2015 | 73.70% | 5.27% | 5.22% | 13.84% |
| 2016 | 73.58% | 5.02% | 5.21% | 14.61% |
| 2017 | 73.45% | 5.05% | 4.83% | 14.88% |
| 2018 | 74.24% | 4.78% | 5.12% | 14.13% |
| 2019 | 73.83% | 4.61% | 5.19% | 14.55% |
| 2020 | 70.60% | 5.81% | 5.12% | 14.11% |
| 2021 | 70.19% | 4.04% | 6.38% | 15.14% |
Development mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian development mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino development mechanics have the lowest average salary at $64,290.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,423 |
| White | $69,030 |
| Black or African American | $64,474 |
| Asian | $70,835 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,290 |
Average development mechanic age
See how the average age of development mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Development mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Development mechanic age breakdown
The average age of development mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the development mechanic population.
Development mechanic age breakdown
| Development Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Development mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for development mechanics is bachelor's degree, with 41% of development mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Development mechanics by degree level
| Development mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Development mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, development mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $71,188 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, development mechanics earn a median annual income of $70,219 compared to $67,248 for development mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,248 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,219 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,188 |
Development mechanic employment statistics
Company size where development mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where development mechanics work.
Development mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Development mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for development mechanics are manufacturing, technology and automotive.
Development mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Development mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Development mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for development mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Development mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Development mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 6.29% |
| 2012 | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average development mechanic tenure
The average development mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 114 development mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Development mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Development mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Hand Solderer | 2.57% | 4,707 |
| Jigman | 2.99% | - |
| Cage Maker, Machine | 3.20% | 37,395 |
| Development Mechanic | 3.26% | - |
| Cold Roll Operator | 3.27% | 26,480 |
| Shot Peening Operator | 5.87% | 26,906 |
| Metal Furniture Polisher | 6.48% | 3,650 |
Similar development mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Hand Solderer | 2.57% | 4,707 |
| Jigman | 2.99% | |
| Cage Maker, Machine | 3.20% | 37,395 |
| Cold Roll Operator | 3.27% | 26,480 |
| Shot Peening Operator | 5.87% | 26,906 |
| Metal Furniture Polisher | 6.48% | 3,650 |
Foreign languages spoken by development mechanics
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Development mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |