Electric motor mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Electric motor mechanic gender statistics
1.4% of electric motor mechanics are women and 98.6% of electric motor mechanics are men.
- Male, 98.6%
- Female, 1.4%
Electric motor mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.6% |
| Female | 1.4% |
Electric motor mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,462
Female income
$39,487
Electric motor mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electric motor mechanic positions over time. Currently, 1.4% of electric motor mechanics are female.
Electric motor mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.59% | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 98.67% | 1.33% |
| 2013 | 98.82% | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2015 | 98.64% | 1.36% |
| 2016 | 99.37% | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 99.67% | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 98.24% | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 98.62% | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 98.69% | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 98.64% | 1.36% |
Electric motor mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared electric motor 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% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Electric motor mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electric motor mechanics is White, which makes up 61.1% of all electric motor mechanics. Comparatively, 18.7% of electric motor mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of electric motor mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Electric motor mechanic race
| Electric motor mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Electric motor mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how electric motor mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electric motor mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.57% | 11.36% | 3.07% | 15.31% |
| 2011 | 71.07% | 9.84% | 4.10% | 13.29% |
| 2012 | 70.40% | 11.66% | 2.84% | 14.35% |
| 2013 | 68.87% | 9.22% | 2.87% | 15.97% |
| 2014 | 69.00% | 13.07% | 4.78% | 10.45% |
| 2015 | 69.45% | 10.00% | 3.31% | 14.57% |
| 2016 | 68.23% | 9.71% | 5.89% | 13.35% |
| 2017 | 62.94% | 10.86% | 4.92% | 19.04% |
| 2018 | 60.04% | 11.93% | 4.19% | 20.65% |
| 2019 | 68.42% | 9.84% | 3.39% | 15.57% |
| 2020 | 68.05% | 7.77% | 6.88% | 13.87% |
| 2021 | 61.08% | 9.15% | 4.02% | 18.74% |
Electric motor mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electric motor mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown electric motor mechanics have the lowest average salary at $43,617.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,617 |
| White | $45,657 |
| Black or African American | $44,800 |
| Asian | $46,883 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,430 |
Average electric motor mechanic age
See how the average age of electric motor mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electric motor mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Electric motor mechanic age breakdown
The average age of electric motor mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the electric motor mechanic population.
Electric motor mechanic age breakdown
| Electric Motor Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Electric motor mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for electric motor mechanics is associate degree, with 33% of electric motor mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 33% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Electric motor mechanics by degree level
| Electric motor mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Electric motor mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electric motor mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,226 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, electric motor mechanics earn a median annual income of $47,614 compared to $39,511 for electric motor mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,511 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,614 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,226 |
Electric motor mechanic employment statistics
Most electric motor mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where electric motor mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electric motor mechanics work.
Electric motor mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Electric motor mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the electric motor mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electric motor mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electric motor mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 4% |
Electric motor mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for electric motor mechanics are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Electric motor mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Construction | 21% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Electric motor mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Electric motor mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electric motor mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electric motor mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electric motor mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.41% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.83% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 2.76% |
| 2017 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 1.50% |
| 2020 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 2.85% |
Average electric motor mechanic tenure
The average electric motor mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 254 electric motor mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Electric motor mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Electric motor mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electric 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,982 |
| Home Security Alarm Installer | 4.35% | 98,419 |
| Satellite Dish Repairer | 4.78% | 40,582 |
| Cable Television Technician | 6.00% | 41,651 |
| Office Machines Wirer | 6.67% | 31,260 |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 7.96% | - |
Similar electric motor mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,982 |
| Home Security Alarm Installer | 4.35% | 98,419 |
| Satellite Dish Repairer | 4.78% | 40,582 |
| Cable Television Technician | 6.00% | 41,651 |
| Office Machines Wirer | 6.67% | 31,260 |
Foreign languages spoken by electric motor mechanics
The most common foreign language among electric motor mechanics is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 9.1% and German is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- Swedish, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- Albanian, 9.1%
- Dutch, 9.1%
- Other, 27.2%
Electric motor mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| Swedish | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Albanian | 9.1% |
| Dutch | 9.1% |
| Other | 27.2% |