Diesel motor mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Diesel motor mechanic gender statistics
13.7% of diesel motor mechanics are women and 86.3% of diesel motor mechanics are men.
- Male, 86.3%
- Female, 13.7%
Diesel motor mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.3% |
| Female | 13.7% |
Diesel motor mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,044
Female income
$42,987
Diesel motor mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diesel motor mechanic positions over time. Currently, 13.7% of diesel motor mechanics are female.
Diesel motor mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.14% | 16.86% |
| 2011 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 2013 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2015 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2016 | 88.12% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 82.54% | 17.46% |
| 2018 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2019 | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 2020 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 86.27% | 13.73% |
Diesel motor mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared diesel motor mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 86% | 14% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Diesel motor mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diesel motor mechanics is White, which makes up 67.5% of all diesel motor mechanics. Comparatively, 15.2% of diesel motor mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of diesel motor mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Diesel motor mechanic race
| Diesel motor mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Diesel motor mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how diesel motor mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diesel motor mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.13% | 8.98% | 2.32% | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 74.02% | 9.42% | 2.41% | 11.82% |
| 2012 | 72.38% | 9.10% | 2.49% | 13.50% |
| 2013 | 71.31% | 9.43% | 2.50% | 14.19% |
| 2014 | 72.66% | 9.02% | 2.78% | 13.32% |
| 2015 | 72.16% | 8.47% | 2.45% | 14.14% |
| 2016 | 71.42% | 9.35% | 2.62% | 14.03% |
| 2017 | 70.92% | 7.73% | 2.35% | 15.64% |
| 2018 | 71.52% | 7.94% | 2.92% | 15.02% |
| 2019 | 73.07% | 7.51% | 2.38% | 13.96% |
| 2020 | 69.46% | 7.59% | 2.99% | 14.30% |
| 2021 | 67.46% | 8.06% | 2.97% | 15.20% |
Diesel motor mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian diesel motor mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown diesel motor mechanics have the lowest average salary at $44,669.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,669 |
| White | $46,491 |
| Black or African American | $45,051 |
| Asian | $49,275 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,890 |
Average diesel motor mechanic age
See how the average age of diesel motor mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Diesel motor mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 44.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 42 | 32 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Diesel motor mechanic age breakdown
The average age of diesel motor mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the diesel motor mechanic population.
Diesel motor mechanic age breakdown
| Diesel Motor Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Diesel motor mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for diesel motor mechanics is high school diploma, with 56% of diesel motor mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 13% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Diesel motor mechanics by degree level
| Diesel motor mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Diesel motor mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, diesel motor mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,490 annually. With a Associate degree, diesel motor mechanics earn a median annual income of $48,277 compared to $44,548 for diesel motor mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,548 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,490 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,277 |
Diesel motor mechanic employment statistics
Company size where diesel motor mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diesel motor mechanics work.
Diesel motor mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Diesel motor mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the diesel motor mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most diesel motor mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Diesel motor mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 25% |
Diesel motor mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Diesel motor mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diesel motor mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diesel motor mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diesel motor mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 6.26% |
| 2012 | 4.53% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.67% |
| 2018 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 2.58% |
Average diesel motor mechanic tenure
The average diesel motor mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 diesel motor mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Diesel motor mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 35% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Diesel motor mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diesel motor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forklift Technician | 1.31% | 179,388 |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 1.79% | - |
| Wheel Alignment Mechanic | 2.20% | 34,558 |
| Experimental Aircraft Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,529 |
| Green Tire Inspector | 3.57% | 20,487 |
| Auto Body Detailer | 3.73% | 13,170 |
| Engine Repairer, Production | 5.18% | 56,884 |
Similar diesel motor mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forklift Technician | 1.31% | 179,388 |
| Wheel Alignment Mechanic | 2.20% | 34,558 |
| Experimental Aircraft Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,529 |
| Green Tire Inspector | 3.57% | 20,487 |
| Auto Body Detailer | 3.73% | 13,170 |
| Engine Repairer, Production | 5.18% | 56,884 |
Foreign languages spoken by diesel motor mechanics
The most common foreign language among diesel motor mechanics is Russian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 25.0% and Nepali is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Russian, 25.0%
- Hindi, 25.0%
- Nepali, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Diesel motor mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Hindi | 25.0% |
| Nepali | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |