Fixer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fixer gender statistics
19.6% of fixers are women and 80.4% of fixers are men.
- Male, 80.4%
- Female, 19.6%
Fixer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.4% |
| Female | 19.6% |
Fixer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,267
Female income
$43,004
Fixer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fixer positions over time. Currently, 19.6% of fixers are female.
Fixer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.80% | 20.20% |
| 2011 | 79.60% | 20.40% |
| 2012 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2013 | 79.36% | 20.64% |
| 2014 | 82.36% | 17.64% |
| 2015 | 83.53% | 16.47% |
| 2016 | 79.24% | 20.76% |
| 2017 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2018 | 77.75% | 22.25% |
| 2019 | 78.33% | 21.67% |
| 2020 | 82.44% | 17.56% |
| 2021 | 80.44% | 19.56% |
Fixer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fixers 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% |
| Fixer | 80% | 20% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Fixer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fixers is White, which makes up 69.1% of all fixers. Comparatively, 12.6% of fixers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of fixers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Fixer race
| Fixer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Fixer race and ethnicity over time
See how fixer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fixer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.74% | 9.69% | 2.88% | 10.62% |
| 2011 | 74.32% | 9.87% | 3.24% | 10.48% |
| 2012 | 74.13% | 9.48% | 3.22% | 10.99% |
| 2013 | 74.55% | 9.49% | 3.06% | 10.64% |
| 2014 | 73.81% | 9.65% | 3.42% | 11.07% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 8.89% | 3.31% | 11.76% |
| 2016 | 72.63% | 9.20% | 3.31% | 12.26% |
| 2017 | 72.43% | 9.59% | 3.69% | 11.97% |
| 2018 | 72.74% | 9.36% | 3.52% | 12.44% |
| 2019 | 73.92% | 8.59% | 3.75% | 11.71% |
| 2020 | 72.00% | 8.55% | 3.40% | 11.84% |
| 2021 | 69.13% | 9.48% | 3.63% | 12.61% |
Fixer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fixers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fixers have the lowest average salary at $42,651.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,929 |
| White | $44,728 |
| Black or African American | $42,651 |
| Asian | $44,766 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,300 |
Average fixer age
See how the average age of fixers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fixer 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 |
Fixer age breakdown
The average age of fixers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the fixer population.
Fixer age breakdown
| Fixer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Fixer educational attainment
The most common degree for fixers is high school diploma, with 44% of fixers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Fixers by degree level
| Fixer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Fixer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fixers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,439 annually. With a Associate degree, fixers earn a median annual income of $45,949 compared to $43,401 for fixers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,401 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,439 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,949 |
Fixer employment statistics
Company size where fixers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fixers work.
Fixer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Fixer jobs by industry
The most common industries for fixers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Fixer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Fixer turnover and employment statistics
Fixer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fixers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fixer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fixer 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 fixer tenure
The average fixer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 302 fixers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fixer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Fixer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fixers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Installer | 1.73% | 15,333 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Fixer | 2.48% | - |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Vacuum Repairer | 3.71% | 3,615 |
| Clockmaker | 8.86% | 4 |
Similar fixer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Installer | 1.73% | 15,333 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Vacuum Repairer | 3.71% | 3,615 |
| Clockmaker | 8.86% | 4 |
Foreign languages spoken by fixers
The most common foreign language among fixers is Spanish at 23.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 15.4% and Italian is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 23.1%
- Arabic, 15.4%
- Italian, 15.4%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Vietnamese, 7.7%
- Other, 30.7%
Fixer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.1% |
| Arabic | 15.4% |
| Italian | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Vietnamese | 7.7% |
| Other | 30.7% |