Experimental mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Experimental mechanic gender statistics
2.7% of experimental mechanics are women and 97.3% of experimental mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.3%
- Female, 2.7%
Experimental mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.3% |
| Female | 2.7% |
Experimental mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,217
Female income
$44,247
Experimental mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in experimental mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.7% of experimental mechanics are female.
Experimental mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2011 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2012 | 96.94% | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 97.08% | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 97.58% | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2016 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2017 | 96.94% | 3.06% |
| 2018 | 96.79% | 3.21% |
| 2019 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2020 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
Experimental mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared experimental mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Experimental Mechanic | 97% | 3% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Experimental mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among experimental mechanics is White, which makes up 69.0% of all experimental mechanics. Comparatively, 12.9% of experimental mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of experimental mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Experimental mechanic race
| Experimental mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Experimental mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how experimental mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Experimental mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.61% | 8.80% | 3.48% | 10.89% |
| 2011 | 74.19% | 8.98% | 3.84% | 10.75% |
| 2012 | 73.99% | 8.59% | 3.82% | 11.26% |
| 2013 | 74.42% | 8.60% | 3.66% | 10.90% |
| 2014 | 73.68% | 8.76% | 4.02% | 11.34% |
| 2015 | 73.99% | 8.00% | 3.91% | 12.02% |
| 2016 | 72.50% | 8.31% | 3.91% | 12.53% |
| 2017 | 72.30% | 8.70% | 4.29% | 12.23% |
| 2018 | 72.60% | 8.47% | 4.12% | 12.71% |
| 2019 | 73.79% | 7.70% | 4.36% | 11.97% |
| 2020 | 71.86% | 7.66% | 4.00% | 12.11% |
| 2021 | 69.00% | 8.59% | 4.24% | 12.87% |
Experimental mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown experimental mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american experimental mechanics have the lowest average salary at $43,703.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,262 |
| White | $46,943 |
| Black or African American | $43,703 |
| Asian | $47,003 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,268 |
Average experimental mechanic age
See how the average age of experimental mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Experimental mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 49 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | |
| White | 50 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Experimental mechanic age breakdown
The average age of experimental mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the experimental mechanic population.
Experimental mechanic age breakdown
| Experimental Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Experimental mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for experimental mechanics is associate degree, with 50% of experimental mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Associate, 50%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Experimental mechanics by degree level
| Experimental mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Experimental mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, experimental mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,671 annually. With a Associate degree, experimental mechanics earn a median annual income of $48,885 compared to $44,863 for experimental mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,863 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,671 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,885 |
Experimental mechanic employment statistics
Company size where experimental mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where experimental mechanics work.
Experimental mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Experimental mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for experimental mechanics are automotive, manufacturing and transportation.
Experimental mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 34% |
| Automotive | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Experimental mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Experimental mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for experimental mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Experimental mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Experimental mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.40% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 3.05% |
Average experimental mechanic tenure
The average experimental mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 experimental mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Experimental mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Experimental mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of experimental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Air Conditioning Apprentice | 1.73% | 11,864 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Experimental Mechanic | 2.48% | - |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Street Light Repairer | 3.67% | 4,729 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Clockmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,779 |
Similar experimental mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Air Conditioning Apprentice | 1.73% | 11,864 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Street Light Repairer | 3.67% | 4,729 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Clockmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,779 |