Electrical and instrument mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Electrical and instrument mechanic demographics by:
Electrical and instrument mechanic gender statistics
6.1% of electrical and instrument mechanics are women and 93.9% of electrical and instrument mechanics are men.
- Male, 93.9%
- Female, 6.1%
Electrical and instrument mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.9% |
| Female | 6.1% |
Electrical and instrument mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,482
Female income
$72,579
Electrical and instrument mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electrical and instrument mechanic positions over time. Currently, 6.1% of electrical and instrument mechanics are female.
Electrical and instrument mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.81% | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 95.50% | 4.50% |
| 2012 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2013 | 91.61% | 8.39% |
| 2014 | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2016 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2017 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2018 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2019 | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 2020 | 97.25% | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 93.90% | 6.10% |
Electrical and instrument mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared electrical and instrument 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% |
| Electrical And Instrument Mechanic | 94% | 6% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Electrical and instrument mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electrical and instrument mechanics is White, which makes up 69.0% of all electrical and instrument mechanics. Comparatively, 13.9% of electrical and instrument mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of electrical and instrument mechanics are Unknown.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Electrical and instrument mechanic race
| Electrical and instrument mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Electrical and instrument mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how electrical and instrument mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electrical and instrument mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.42% | 5.49% | 1.83% | 8.42% |
| 2011 | 76.92% | 7.37% | 4.17% | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 74.83% | 8.61% | 0.66% | 9.27% |
| 2013 | 74.60% | 7.54% | 1.98% | 11.51% |
| 2014 | 83.40% | 5.39% | 2.07% | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 68.12% | 11.35% | 3.06% | 13.10% |
| 2016 | 67.89% | 11.93% | 2.75% | 15.60% |
| 2017 | 74.46% | 8.70% | 2.17% | 12.50% |
| 2018 | 73.44% | 6.50% | 3.25% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 74.86% | 4.05% | 3.24% | 14.32% |
| 2020 | 66.67% | 7.05% | 4.07% | 17.07% |
| 2021 | 68.98% | 5.54% | 3.88% | 13.85% |
Electrical and instrument mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american electrical and instrument mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown electrical and instrument mechanics have the lowest average salary at $72,134.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,134 |
| White | $73,732 |
| Black or African American | $74,099 |
| Asian | $73,413 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,051 |
Average electrical and instrument mechanic age
See how the average age of electrical and instrument mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electrical and instrument mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 36.5 | |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Electrical and instrument mechanic age breakdown
The average age of electrical and instrument mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the electrical and instrument mechanic population.
Electrical and instrument mechanic age breakdown
| Electrical And Instrument Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Electrical and instrument mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for electrical and instrument mechanics is associate degree, with 52% of electrical and instrument mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Associate, 52%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Electrical and instrument mechanics by degree level
| Electrical and instrument mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Electrical and instrument mechanic employment statistics
Most electrical and instrument mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where electrical and instrument mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electrical and instrument mechanics work.
Electrical and instrument mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Electrical and instrument mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the electrical and instrument mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electrical and instrument mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electrical and instrument mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 10% |
Electrical and instrument mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for electrical and instrument mechanics are manufacturing, professional and government.
Electrical and instrument mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Electrical and instrument mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Electrical and instrument mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electrical and instrument mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrical and instrument mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electrical and instrument mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.12% |
| 2011 | 2.87% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 3.24% |
| 2014 | 4.59% |
| 2015 | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 1.82% |
| 2018 | 2.74% |
| 2019 | 2.14% |
| 2020 | 0.90% |
| 2021 | 2.55% |
Average electrical and instrument mechanic tenure
The average electrical and instrument mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 electrical and instrument mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Electrical and instrument mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 32% |
Electrical and instrument mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electrical and instrument 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical And Instrument Mechanic | 3.37% | - |
| Security Installation Technician | 4.35% | 91,527 |
| Dish Network Installer | 4.78% | 72,572 |
| Senior Telecommunication Technician | 6.00% | 40,814 |
| Copying Machine Repairer | 6.67% | 33,594 |
| Motor Winder | 7.96% | 1,003 |
Similar electrical and instrument mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Security Installation Technician | 4.35% | 91,527 |
| Dish Network Installer | 4.78% | 72,572 |
| Senior Telecommunication Technician | 6.00% | 40,814 |
| Copying Machine Repairer | 6.67% | 33,594 |
| Motor Winder | 7.96% | 1,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by electrical and instrument mechanics
- Carrier, 100.0%
Electrical and instrument mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |