Farm equipment mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Farm equipment mechanic gender statistics
0.9% of farm equipment mechanics are women and 99.1% of farm equipment mechanics are men.
- Male, 99.1%
- Female, 0.9%
Farm equipment mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 99.1% |
| Female | 0.9% |
Farm equipment mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,258
Female income
$40,864
Farm equipment mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in farm equipment mechanic positions over time. Currently, 0.9% of farm equipment mechanics are female.
Farm equipment mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.32% | 1.68% |
| 2011 | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 2012 | 99.14% | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 99.00% | 1.00% |
| 2014 | 99.23% | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 98.90% | 1.10% |
| 2016 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 98.78% | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 98.25% | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 98.68% | 1.32% |
| 2020 | 98.69% | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 99.10% | 0.90% |
Farm equipment mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared farm equipment 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% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Farm equipment mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among farm equipment mechanics is White, which makes up 76.2% of all farm equipment mechanics. Comparatively, 11.5% of farm equipment mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of farm equipment mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Farm equipment mechanic race
| Farm equipment mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Farm equipment mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how farm equipment mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Farm equipment mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.11% | 5.68% | 1.29% | 9.63% |
| 2011 | 80.12% | 5.95% | 1.03% | 10.85% |
| 2012 | 79.41% | 6.94% | 1.16% | 10.54% |
| 2013 | 78.00% | 6.42% | 1.55% | 11.30% |
| 2014 | 79.31% | 5.95% | 1.35% | 11.26% |
| 2015 | 78.31% | 6.20% | 1.23% | 11.92% |
| 2016 | 79.14% | 5.35% | 1.63% | 11.45% |
| 2017 | 80.42% | 5.05% | 1.84% | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 77.21% | 6.21% | 1.77% | 12.40% |
| 2019 | 79.92% | 5.99% | 1.38% | 10.54% |
| 2020 | 77.59% | 5.85% | 1.00% | 10.77% |
| 2021 | 76.20% | 5.92% | 1.79% | 11.47% |
Farm equipment mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian farm equipment mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown farm equipment mechanics have the lowest average salary at $39,978.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,978 |
| White | $41,331 |
| Black or African American | $40,628 |
| Asian | $44,150 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,334 |
Average farm equipment mechanic age
See how the average age of farm equipment mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Farm equipment mechanic 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 |
Farm equipment mechanic age breakdown
The average age of farm equipment mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the farm equipment mechanic population.
Farm equipment mechanic age breakdown
| Farm Equipment Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Farm equipment mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for farm equipment mechanics is associate degree, with 43% of farm equipment mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 37% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Associate, 43%
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Farm equipment mechanics by degree level
| Farm equipment mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Farm equipment mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, farm equipment mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,256 annually. With a Associate degree, farm equipment mechanics earn a median annual income of $42,601 compared to $41,788 for farm equipment mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,788 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,256 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,601 |
Farm equipment mechanic employment statistics
Most farm equipment mechanics work for a private in the agriculture industry.
Company size where farm equipment mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where farm equipment mechanics work.
Farm equipment mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 22% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Farm equipment mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the farm equipment mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most farm equipment mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Farm equipment mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 7% |
Farm equipment mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for farm equipment mechanics are agriculture, professional and manufacturing.
Farm equipment mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 21% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Farm equipment mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Farm equipment mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for farm equipment mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Farm equipment mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Farm equipment mechanic 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 farm equipment mechanic tenure
The average farm equipment mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 116 farm equipment mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Farm equipment mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Farm equipment mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of farm equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | - |
| Marine Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 45,951 |
| Automotive Engineering Technician | 2.20% | 133,118 |
| Jet Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,059 |
| Tire Servicer | 3.57% | 5,917 |
| Car Customizer | 3.73% | 12,345 |
| Boat Motor Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,495 |
Similar farm equipment mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 45,951 |
| Automotive Engineering Technician | 2.20% | 133,118 |
| Jet Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,059 |
| Tire Servicer | 3.57% | 5,917 |
| Car Customizer | 3.73% | 12,345 |
| Boat Motor Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,495 |
