Farm equipment technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Farm equipment technician gender statistics
17.6% of farm equipment technicians are women and 82.4% of farm equipment technicians are men.
- Male, 82.4%
- Female, 17.6%
Farm equipment technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.4% |
| Female | 17.6% |
Farm equipment technician gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,645
Female income
$38,371
Farm equipment technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in farm equipment technician positions over time. Currently, 17.6% of farm equipment technicians are female.
Farm equipment technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.45% | 28.55% |
| 2011 | 72.80% | 27.20% |
| 2012 | 83.18% | 16.82% |
| 2013 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
| 2014 | 84.63% | 15.37% |
| 2015 | 79.25% | 20.75% |
| 2016 | 72.41% | 27.59% |
| 2017 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2018 | 70.60% | 29.40% |
| 2019 | 76.11% | 23.89% |
| 2020 | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 2021 | 82.44% | 17.56% |
Farm equipment technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared farm equipment 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% |
| Farm Equipment Technician | 82% | 18% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Farm equipment technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among farm equipment technicians is White, which makes up 74.4% of all farm equipment technicians. Comparatively, 13.1% of farm equipment technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of farm equipment technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 74.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Farm equipment technician race
| Farm equipment technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Farm equipment technician race and ethnicity over time
See how farm equipment technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Farm equipment technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 5.81% | 1.30% | 11.22% |
| 2011 | 78.36% | 6.09% | 1.04% | 12.45% |
| 2012 | 77.65% | 7.08% | 1.18% | 12.13% |
| 2013 | 76.24% | 6.55% | 1.56% | 12.89% |
| 2014 | 77.55% | 6.09% | 1.36% | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 76.55% | 6.34% | 1.24% | 13.51% |
| 2016 | 77.38% | 5.49% | 1.64% | 13.05% |
| 2017 | 78.66% | 5.19% | 1.85% | 11.56% |
| 2018 | 75.46% | 6.34% | 1.78% | 13.99% |
| 2019 | 78.16% | 6.13% | 1.39% | 12.13% |
| 2020 | 75.84% | 5.99% | 1.01% | 12.36% |
| 2021 | 74.44% | 6.06% | 1.80% | 13.06% |
Farm equipment technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian farm equipment technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown farm equipment technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,753.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,753 |
| White | $38,696 |
| Black or African American | $38,207 |
| Asian | $40,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,002 |
Average farm equipment technician age
See how the average age of farm equipment technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Farm equipment 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 |
Farm equipment technician age breakdown
The average age of farm equipment technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the farm equipment technician population.
Farm equipment technician age breakdown
| Farm Equipment Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Farm equipment technician educational attainment
The most common degree for farm equipment technicians is bachelor's degree, with 49% of farm equipment technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Farm equipment technicians by degree level
| Farm equipment technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Farm equipment technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, farm equipment technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,708 annually. With a Associate degree, farm equipment technicians earn a median annual income of $39,574 compared to $39,013 for farm equipment technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,013 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,708 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,574 |
Farm equipment technician employment statistics
Most farm equipment technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where farm equipment technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where farm equipment technicians work.
Farm equipment technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Farm equipment technician jobs by company type
Employees with the farm equipment technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most farm equipment technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Farm equipment technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 8% |
Farm equipment technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for farm equipment technicians are manufacturing, construction and education.
Farm equipment technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Agriculture | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Farm equipment technician turnover and employment statistics
Farm equipment technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for farm equipment technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Farm equipment technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Farm equipment 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 farm equipment technician tenure
The average farm equipment technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 387 farm equipment technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Farm equipment technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Farm equipment technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of farm equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Technician | 1.31% | - |
| Junior Mechanic | 1.79% | 44,920 |
| Auto Transmission Mechanic | 2.20% | 39,387 |
| Airplane Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,086 |
| Tire Center Supervisor | 3.57% | 32,677 |
| Vinyl Top Installer | 3.73% | 15,248 |
| Custom Bike Builder | 5.18% | 3,788 |
Similar farm equipment technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Mechanic | 1.79% | 44,920 |
| Auto Transmission Mechanic | 2.20% | 39,387 |
| Airplane Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,086 |
| Tire Center Supervisor | 3.57% | 32,677 |
| Vinyl Top Installer | 3.73% | 15,248 |
| Custom Bike Builder | 5.18% | 3,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by farm equipment technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Farm equipment technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
