Gun mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Gun mechanic gender statistics
0.0% of gun mechanics are women and 100.0% of gun mechanics are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Gun mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Gun mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,863
Female income
$43,314
Gun mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gun mechanic positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of gun mechanics are female.
Gun mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Gun mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared gun mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, home appliances mechanic and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 20% | 78% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 23% | 75% |
| Assigner | 31% | 66% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 95% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 95% | 1% |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Gun Mechanic | 100% | - |
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Gun mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gun mechanics is White, which makes up 68.6% of all gun mechanics. Comparatively, 16.5% of gun mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of gun mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Gun mechanic race
| Gun mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Gun mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how gun mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gun mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.01% | 5.66% | 2.61% | 13.43% |
| 2011 | 74.04% | 6.94% | 2.40% | 14.25% |
| 2012 | 74.42% | 5.71% | 3.18% | 14.30% |
| 2013 | 75.50% | 5.77% | 2.53% | 13.95% |
| 2014 | 74.56% | 5.28% | 2.81% | 14.70% |
| 2015 | 74.77% | 5.57% | 1.86% | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 74.64% | 5.94% | 2.67% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 73.03% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 14.91% |
| 2018 | 74.08% | 6.12% | 2.29% | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 74.09% | 5.80% | 2.51% | 15.38% |
| 2020 | 71.74% | 4.22% | 2.42% | 17.24% |
| 2021 | 68.56% | 6.71% | 2.35% | 16.52% |
Gun mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,652 |
| White | $49,581 |
| Black or African American | $46,481 |
| Asian | $48,168 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,484 |
Average gun mechanic age
See how the average age of gun mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gun mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Gun mechanic age breakdown
The average age of gun mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the gun mechanic population.
Gun mechanic age breakdown
| Gun Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Gun mechanic educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Gun mechanics by degree level
| Gun mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Gun mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,741 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,215 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,101 |
Gun mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Gun mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gun mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gun mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gun mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average gun mechanic tenure
The average gun mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 gun mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Gun mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Gun mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gun 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Installer | 1.73% | 69,734 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Lock Technician | 3.52% | 37,059 |
| Gun Mechanic | 3.56% | - |
| Air Conditioner Installer Helper | 3.67% | 29,579 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Brass And Wind Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 6,992 |
Similar gun mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Installer | 1.73% | 69,734 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Lock Technician | 3.52% | 37,059 |
| Air Conditioner Installer Helper | 3.67% | 29,579 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Brass And Wind Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 6,992 |