Gas engine mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas engine mechanic gender statistics
1.2% of gas engine mechanics are women and 98.8% of gas engine mechanics are men.
- Male, 98.8%
- Female, 1.2%
Gas engine mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.8% |
| Female | 1.2% |
Gas engine mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,596
Female income
$43,649
Gas engine mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas engine mechanic positions over time. Currently, 1.2% of gas engine mechanics are female.
Gas engine mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.40% | 0.60% |
| 2011 | 99.68% | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 99.54% | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 99.47% | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 99.71% | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 99.33% | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 99.55% | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 99.53% | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 99.83% | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 99.85% | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 98.92% | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 98.77% | 1.23% |
Gas engine mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas engine 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% |
| Gas Engine Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Gas engine mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas engine mechanics is White, which makes up 76.9% of all gas engine mechanics. Comparatively, 12.9% of gas engine mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of gas engine mechanics are Unknown.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
- Asian, 0.9%
Gas engine mechanic race
| Gas engine mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Gas engine mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how gas engine mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas engine mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.03% | 4.33% | 1.53% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 83.69% | 3.40% | 1.16% | 10.05% |
| 2012 | 82.87% | 3.25% | 1.40% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 81.82% | 5.54% | 0.60% | 8.23% |
| 2014 | 81.84% | 3.80% | 1.90% | 10.65% |
| 2015 | 80.77% | 4.22% | 1.09% | 10.45% |
| 2016 | 80.48% | 3.57% | 1.06% | 11.60% |
| 2017 | 79.49% | 6.68% | 0.91% | 11.09% |
| 2018 | 83.01% | 3.09% | 0.95% | 9.93% |
| 2019 | 80.38% | 2.83% | 1.51% | 12.59% |
| 2020 | 77.30% | 5.15% | 2.14% | 10.11% |
| 2021 | 76.87% | 2.64% | 0.86% | 12.91% |
Gas engine mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gas engine mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gas engine mechanics have the lowest average salary at $41,029.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,240 |
| White | $47,539 |
| Black or African American | $48,639 |
| Asian | $49,015 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,029 |
Average gas engine mechanic age
See how the average age of gas engine mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas engine mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Gas engine mechanic age breakdown
The average age of gas engine mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the gas engine mechanic population.
Gas engine mechanic age breakdown
| Gas Engine Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Gas engine mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for gas engine mechanics is bachelor's degree, with 29% of gas engine mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Gas engine mechanics by degree level
| Gas engine mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Gas engine mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,913 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,640 |
Gas engine mechanic employment statistics
Most gas engine mechanics work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where gas engine mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas engine mechanics work.
Gas engine mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Gas engine mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the gas engine mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gas engine mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gas engine mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 8% |
Gas engine mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas engine mechanics are energy, professional and manufacturing.
Gas engine mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 20% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Government | 10% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
Gas engine mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Gas engine mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas engine mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas engine mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas engine mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 11.52% |
| 2012 | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 8.41% |
| 2014 | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 5.00% |
| 2016 | 5.81% |
| 2017 | 4.13% |
| 2018 | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 7.00% |
| 2021 | 4.45% |
Average gas engine mechanic tenure
The average gas engine mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 gas engine mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas engine mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Gas engine mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas engine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dragline Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,931 |
| Truck Mechanic | 1.79% | 80,942 |
| Transmission Rebuilder | 2.20% | 1,138 |
| Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,350 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Vinyl Top Installer | 3.73% | 15,248 |
| Gas Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | - |
Similar gas engine mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dragline Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,931 |
| Truck Mechanic | 1.79% | 80,942 |
| Transmission Rebuilder | 2.20% | 1,138 |
| Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,350 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Vinyl Top Installer | 3.73% | 15,248 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas engine mechanics
The most common foreign language among gas engine mechanics is Japanese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Japanese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Gas engine mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |