General repair mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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General repair mechanic gender statistics
6.8% of general repair mechanics are women and 93.2% of general repair mechanics are men.
- Male, 93.2%
- Female, 6.8%
General repair mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.2% |
| Female | 6.8% |
General repair mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,608
Female income
$39,201
General repair mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general repair mechanic positions over time. Currently, 6.8% of general repair mechanics are female.
General repair mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2011 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2013 | 94.14% | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2015 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2016 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2018 | 94.18% | 5.82% |
| 2019 | 92.45% | 7.55% |
| 2020 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2021 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
General repair mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared general repair 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% |
| General Repair Mechanic | 93% | 7% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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General repair mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general repair mechanics is White, which makes up 60.1% of all general repair mechanics. Comparatively, 18.4% of general repair mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of general repair mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
General repair mechanic race
| General repair mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
General repair mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how general repair mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General repair mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.33% | 12.28% | 3.33% | 15.61% |
| 2011 | 65.65% | 12.27% | 3.41% | 15.79% |
| 2012 | 65.63% | 11.72% | 3.66% | 16.16% |
| 2013 | 66.64% | 11.34% | 3.44% | 15.89% |
| 2014 | 67.08% | 10.93% | 3.56% | 15.83% |
| 2015 | 66.18% | 11.30% | 3.32% | 16.59% |
| 2016 | 65.24% | 10.58% | 3.57% | 17.46% |
| 2017 | 66.40% | 11.03% | 3.36% | 16.67% |
| 2018 | 66.14% | 10.83% | 3.62% | 16.82% |
| 2019 | 64.83% | 10.78% | 4.13% | 17.32% |
| 2020 | 61.26% | 11.35% | 3.57% | 18.49% |
| 2021 | 60.13% | 11.40% | 4.62% | 18.41% |
General repair mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white general repair mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american general repair mechanics have the lowest average salary at $40,217.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,648 |
| White | $43,059 |
| Black or African American | $40,217 |
| Asian | $42,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,835 |
Average general repair mechanic age
See how the average age of general repair mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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General repair 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 |
General repair mechanic age breakdown
The average age of general repair mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the general repair mechanic population.
General repair mechanic age breakdown
| General Repair Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
General repair mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for general repair mechanics is high school diploma, with 40% of general repair mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
General repair mechanics by degree level
| General repair mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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General repair mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, general repair mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,431 annually. With a Associate degree, general repair mechanics earn a median annual income of $43,343 compared to $41,097 for general repair mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,097 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,431 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,343 |
General repair mechanic employment statistics
Most general repair mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where general repair mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where general repair mechanics work.
General repair mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
General repair mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the general repair mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most general repair mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
General repair mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 6% |
General repair mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for general repair mechanics are manufacturing, transportation and professional.
General repair mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
General repair mechanic turnover and employment statistics
General repair mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general repair mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General repair mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | General repair 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 general repair mechanic tenure
The average general repair mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 470 general repair mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
General repair mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
General repair mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general repair 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC Technician | 1.73% | 101,978 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| General Repair Mechanic | 2.21% | - |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Shop Helper | 3.67% | 23,652 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Pipe Organ Technician | 8.86% | 30,189 |
Similar general repair mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| AC Technician | 1.73% | 101,978 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Shop Helper | 3.67% | 23,652 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Pipe Organ Technician | 8.86% | 30,189 |
Foreign languages spoken by general repair mechanics
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Korean, 14.3%
General repair mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Korean | 14.3% |
