Floor mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Floor mechanic gender statistics
3.6% of floor mechanics are women and 96.4% of floor mechanics are men.
- Male, 96.4%
- Female, 3.6%
Floor mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.4% |
| Female | 3.6% |
Floor mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,562
Female income
$39,156
Floor mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in floor mechanic positions over time. Currently, 3.6% of floor mechanics are female.
Floor mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2011 | 97.58% | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2013 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2014 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2015 | 96.94% | 3.06% |
| 2016 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2017 | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2020 | 96.54% | 3.46% |
| 2021 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
Floor mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared floor 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% |
| Floor Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Floor mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among floor mechanics is White, which makes up 62.2% of all floor mechanics. Comparatively, 15.7% of floor mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of floor mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Floor mechanic race
| Floor mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Floor mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how floor mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Floor mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.42% | 12.80% | 3.42% | 12.86% |
| 2011 | 67.75% | 12.79% | 3.50% | 13.04% |
| 2012 | 67.73% | 12.25% | 3.75% | 13.41% |
| 2013 | 68.73% | 11.87% | 3.53% | 13.14% |
| 2014 | 69.17% | 11.46% | 3.65% | 13.09% |
| 2015 | 68.27% | 11.83% | 3.41% | 13.85% |
| 2016 | 67.33% | 11.11% | 3.66% | 14.72% |
| 2017 | 68.50% | 11.56% | 3.45% | 13.92% |
| 2018 | 68.24% | 11.35% | 3.71% | 14.07% |
| 2019 | 66.93% | 11.31% | 4.22% | 14.57% |
| 2020 | 63.36% | 11.87% | 3.66% | 15.74% |
| 2021 | 62.22% | 11.93% | 4.71% | 15.67% |
Floor mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,195 |
| White | $44,655 |
| Black or African American | $40,584 |
| Asian | $43,623 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,887 |
Average floor mechanic age
See how the average age of floor mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Floor mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Floor mechanic age breakdown
The average age of floor mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the floor mechanic population.
Floor mechanic age breakdown
| Floor Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Floor mechanic educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Floor mechanics by degree level
| Floor mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Floor mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,832 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,660 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,067 |
Floor mechanic employment statistics
Most floor mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where floor mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where floor mechanics work.
Floor mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Floor mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the floor mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most floor mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Floor mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 4% |
Floor mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for floor mechanics are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Floor mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Floor mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Floor mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for floor mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Floor mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Floor mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average floor mechanic tenure
The average floor mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 465 floor mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Floor mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Floor mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of floor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Installer | 1.73% | 15,333 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Floor Mechanic | 2.21% | - |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Pinsetter Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 46,601 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic | 3.71% | 69,205 |
| Radiology Equipment Servicer | 8.86% | 19,096 |
Similar floor mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Installer | 1.73% | 15,333 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Pinsetter Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 46,601 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic | 3.71% | 69,205 |
| Radiology Equipment Servicer | 8.86% | 19,096 |
Foreign languages spoken by floor mechanics
The most common foreign language among floor mechanics is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Comanche at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Comanche, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Floor mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Comanche | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |