Elevator service technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Elevator service technician demographics by:
Elevator service technician gender statistics
2.0% of elevator service technicians are women and 98.0% of elevator service technicians are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Elevator service technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Elevator service technician gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,029
Female income
$46,366
Elevator service technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in elevator service technician positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of elevator service technicians are female.
Elevator service technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.38% | 3.62% |
| 2011 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
| 2012 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2013 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2014 | 98.32% | 1.68% |
| 2015 | 97.60% | 2.40% |
| 2016 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 96.24% | 3.76% |
| 2019 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2021 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
Elevator service technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared elevator service technicians 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% |
| Elevator Service Technician | 98% | 2% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Elevator service technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among elevator service technicians is White, which makes up 72.5% of all elevator service technicians. Comparatively, 15.7% of elevator service technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of elevator service technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 72.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Elevator service technician race
| Elevator service technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Elevator service technician race and ethnicity over time
See how elevator service technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Elevator service technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.44% | 5.21% | 1.25% | 13.86% |
| 2011 | 76.45% | 5.49% | 0.99% | 15.09% |
| 2012 | 75.74% | 6.48% | 1.12% | 14.77% |
| 2013 | 74.33% | 5.95% | 1.51% | 15.53% |
| 2014 | 75.64% | 5.49% | 1.31% | 15.49% |
| 2015 | 74.65% | 5.74% | 1.19% | 16.15% |
| 2016 | 75.47% | 4.88% | 1.59% | 15.69% |
| 2017 | 76.75% | 4.58% | 1.80% | 14.20% |
| 2018 | 73.55% | 5.74% | 1.72% | 16.63% |
| 2019 | 76.26% | 5.52% | 1.33% | 14.77% |
| 2020 | 73.93% | 5.39% | 0.96% | 15.00% |
| 2021 | 72.53% | 5.46% | 1.74% | 15.70% |
Elevator service technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian elevator service technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown elevator service technicians have the lowest average salary at $44,886.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,886 |
| White | $47,153 |
| Black or African American | $45,970 |
| Asian | $51,992 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,479 |
Average elevator service technician age
See how the average age of elevator service technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Elevator service technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 44 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Elevator service technician age breakdown
The average age of elevator service technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the elevator service technician population.
Elevator service technician age breakdown
| Elevator Service Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Elevator service technician educational attainment
The most common degree for elevator service technicians is high school diploma, with 33% of elevator service technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Elevator service technicians by degree level
| Elevator service technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Elevator service technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, elevator service technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,177 annually. With a Associate degree, elevator service technicians earn a median annual income of $49,314 compared to $47,928 for elevator service technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,928 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,177 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,314 |
Elevator service technician employment statistics
Company size where elevator service technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where elevator service technicians work.
Elevator service technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Elevator service technician turnover and employment statistics
Elevator service technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for elevator service technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Elevator service technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Elevator service technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.17% |
| 2012 | 4.03% |
| 2013 | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 2.80% |
Average elevator service technician tenure
The average elevator service technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 elevator service technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Elevator service technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Elevator service technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of elevator service technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator Service Technician | 1.31% | - |
| Bus Mechanic | 1.79% | 91,549 |
| Emission Technician | 2.20% | 86,700 |
| Aircraft Engine Specialist | 2.41% | 4,787 |
| Tire Technician | 3.57% | 110,586 |
| Body Specialist | 3.73% | 22,538 |
| Marine Technician | 5.18% | 57,368 |
Similar elevator service technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Mechanic | 1.79% | 91,549 |
| Emission Technician | 2.20% | 86,700 |
| Aircraft Engine Specialist | 2.41% | 4,787 |
| Tire Technician | 3.57% | 110,586 |
| Body Specialist | 3.73% | 22,538 |
| Marine Technician | 5.18% | 57,368 |
Foreign languages spoken by elevator service technicians
- Chinese, 100.0%
Elevator service technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 100.0% |