Fluid-power mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Fluid-power mechanic gender statistics
10.0% of fluid-power mechanics are women and 90.0% of fluid-power mechanics are men.
- Male, 90.0%
- Female, 10.0%
Fluid-power mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.0% |
| Female | 10.0% |
Fluid-power mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,667
Female income
$46,877
Fluid-power mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fluid-power mechanic positions over time. Currently, 10.0% of fluid-power mechanics are female.
Fluid-power mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.63% | 10.37% |
| 2011 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
| 2012 | 88.94% | 11.06% |
| 2013 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2014 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2015 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2016 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2017 | 88.94% | 11.06% |
| 2018 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2019 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2020 | 91.13% | 8.87% |
| 2021 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
Fluid-power mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared fluid-power 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% |
| Fluid-Power Mechanic | 90% | 10% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Fluid-power mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fluid-power mechanics is White, which makes up 66.4% of all fluid-power mechanics. Comparatively, 17.7% of fluid-power mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of fluid-power mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Fluid-power mechanic race
| Fluid-power mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Fluid-power mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how fluid-power mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fluid-power mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.98% | 7.84% | 2.50% | 15.71% |
| 2011 | 71.56% | 8.02% | 2.87% | 15.57% |
| 2012 | 71.37% | 7.63% | 2.85% | 16.08% |
| 2013 | 71.79% | 7.64% | 2.69% | 15.72% |
| 2014 | 71.05% | 7.80% | 3.04% | 16.16% |
| 2015 | 71.36% | 7.03% | 2.94% | 16.84% |
| 2016 | 69.87% | 7.35% | 2.94% | 17.35% |
| 2017 | 69.67% | 7.74% | 3.32% | 17.05% |
| 2018 | 69.97% | 7.51% | 3.14% | 17.52% |
| 2019 | 71.16% | 6.74% | 3.38% | 16.79% |
| 2020 | 69.23% | 6.70% | 3.03% | 16.93% |
| 2021 | 66.37% | 7.63% | 3.26% | 17.69% |
Fluid-power mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fluid-power mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fluid-power mechanics have the lowest average salary at $45,853.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,730 |
| White | $52,096 |
| Black or African American | $45,853 |
| Asian | $52,215 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,768 |
Average fluid-power mechanic age
See how the average age of fluid-power mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fluid-power 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 |
Fluid-power mechanic age breakdown
The average age of fluid-power mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the fluid-power mechanic population.
Fluid-power mechanic age breakdown
| Fluid-Power Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Fluid-power mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for fluid-power mechanics is bachelor's degree, with 69% of fluid-power mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 10% and high school diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Fluid-power mechanics by degree level
| Fluid-power mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Fluid-power mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fluid-power mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,624 annually. With a Associate degree, fluid-power mechanics earn a median annual income of $56,006 compared to $48,048 for fluid-power mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,048 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,624 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,006 |
Fluid-power mechanic employment statistics
Company size where fluid-power mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fluid-power mechanics work.
Fluid-power mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Fluid-power mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the fluid-power mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fluid-power mechanics prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Fluid-power mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 11% |
Fluid-power mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Fluid-power mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fluid-power mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fluid-power mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fluid-power 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 fluid-power mechanic tenure
The average fluid-power mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 fluid-power mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Fluid-power mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Fluid-power mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fluid-power 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Specialist | 1.73% | 14,299 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Fluid-Power Mechanic | 2.48% | - |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Skilled Helper | 3.67% | 13,499 |
| Appliance Repairer | 3.71% | 7,666 |
| Camera Technician | 8.86% | 24,826 |
Similar fluid-power mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Specialist | 1.73% | 14,299 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Skilled Helper | 3.67% | 13,499 |
| Appliance Repairer | 3.71% | 7,666 |
| Camera Technician | 8.86% | 24,826 |
Foreign languages spoken by fluid-power mechanics
- Italian, 66.7%
- Chinese, 33.3%
Fluid-power mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 66.7% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |