Glass mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Glass mechanic gender statistics
1.4% of glass mechanics are women and 98.6% of glass mechanics are men.
- Male, 98.6%
- Female, 1.4%
Glass mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.6% |
| Female | 1.4% |
Glass mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,061
Female income
$29,732
Glass mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in glass mechanic positions over time. Currently, 1.4% of glass mechanics are female.
Glass mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2011 | 96.73% | 3.27% |
| 2012 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2013 | 98.76% | 1.24% |
| 2014 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2015 | 98.18% | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 99.26% | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2018 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2019 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2020 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2021 | 98.57% | 1.43% |
Glass mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared glass mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Glass Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
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Glass mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among glass mechanics is White, which makes up 60.7% of all glass mechanics. Comparatively, 19.8% of glass mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of glass mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 1.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Glass mechanic race
| Glass mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Glass mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how glass mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Glass mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.48% | 6.98% | 1.49% | 16.66% |
| 2011 | 69.22% | 9.18% | 1.76% | 17.16% |
| 2012 | 70.90% | 8.87% | 1.65% | 17.28% |
| 2013 | 73.95% | 7.23% | 1.61% | 15.72% |
| 2014 | 71.61% | 9.27% | 0.97% | 16.25% |
| 2015 | 70.96% | 8.84% | 1.86% | 16.37% |
| 2016 | 69.66% | 7.80% | 1.21% | 17.86% |
| 2017 | 71.69% | 8.08% | 2.03% | 16.51% |
| 2018 | 71.27% | 6.52% | 1.46% | 18.91% |
| 2019 | 69.88% | 6.03% | 1.12% | 19.92% |
| 2020 | 61.69% | 11.38% | 1.81% | 20.51% |
| 2021 | 60.68% | 14.15% | 1.01% | 19.79% |
Glass mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white glass mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american glass mechanics have the lowest average salary at $30,945.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,423 |
| White | $35,163 |
| Black or African American | $30,945 |
| Asian | $34,860 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,154 |
Average glass mechanic age
See how the average age of glass mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Glass mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 45 | |
| Black or African American | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Glass mechanic age breakdown
The average age of glass mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the glass mechanic population.
Glass mechanic age breakdown
| Glass Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Glass mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for glass mechanics is high school diploma, with 55% of glass mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 18%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Glass mechanics by degree level
| Glass mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Glass mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, glass mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,756 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, glass mechanics earn a median annual income of $33,676 compared to $32,917 for glass mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,917 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,676 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,756 |
Glass mechanic employment statistics
Company size where glass mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where glass mechanics work.
Glass mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Glass mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for glass mechanics are construction, manufacturing and automotive.
Glass mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Glass mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Glass mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for glass mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Glass mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Glass mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.78% |
| 2011 | 18.94% |
| 2012 | 11.92% |
| 2013 | 10.71% |
| 2014 | 7.16% |
| 2015 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 4.40% |
| 2018 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.57% |
| 2020 | 4.76% |
| 2021 | 6.86% |
Average glass mechanic tenure
The average glass mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 glass mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Glass mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Glass mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of glass 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Block Mason | 1.40% | 230 |
| Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,067 |
| Labour Contractor | 2.24% | 37,148 |
| Glass Mechanic | 2.67% | - |
| Low Voltage Technician | 2.76% | 40,465 |
| Floor Refinisher | 3.39% | 16,290 |
| Metal Hanger | 4.07% | 2,790 |
Similar glass mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Block Mason | 1.40% | 230 |
| Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,067 |
| Labour Contractor | 2.24% | 37,148 |
| Low Voltage Technician | 2.76% | 40,465 |
| Floor Refinisher | 3.39% | 16,290 |
| Metal Hanger | 4.07% | 2,790 |
Foreign languages spoken by glass mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Glass mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |