Heavy equipment engine mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Heavy equipment engine mechanic gender statistics
10.3% of heavy equipment engine mechanics are women and 89.7% of heavy equipment engine mechanics are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
Heavy equipment engine mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
Heavy equipment engine mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,342
Female income
$47,976
Heavy equipment engine mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in heavy equipment engine mechanic positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of heavy equipment engine mechanics are female.
Heavy equipment engine mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.21% | 17.79% |
| 2011 | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 2012 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2013 | 88.62% | 11.38% |
| 2014 | 91.04% | 8.96% |
| 2015 | 87.58% | 12.42% |
| 2016 | 82.90% | 17.10% |
| 2017 | 86.44% | 13.56% |
| 2018 | 81.60% | 18.40% |
| 2019 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 2020 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2021 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
Heavy equipment engine mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared heavy equipment 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% |
| Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic | 90% | 10% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Heavy equipment engine mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among heavy equipment engine mechanics is White, which makes up 72.1% of all heavy equipment engine mechanics. Comparatively, 17.3% of heavy equipment engine mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of heavy equipment engine mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Heavy equipment engine mechanic race
| Heavy equipment engine mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Heavy equipment engine mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how heavy equipment engine mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Heavy equipment engine mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.04% | 4.22% | 1.16% | 15.46% |
| 2011 | 76.05% | 4.50% | 0.90% | 16.69% |
| 2012 | 75.34% | 5.49% | 1.03% | 16.37% |
| 2013 | 73.93% | 4.96% | 1.42% | 17.13% |
| 2014 | 75.24% | 4.50% | 1.22% | 17.09% |
| 2015 | 74.24% | 4.75% | 1.10% | 17.75% |
| 2016 | 75.07% | 3.90% | 1.50% | 17.29% |
| 2017 | 76.35% | 3.60% | 1.71% | 15.80% |
| 2018 | 73.15% | 4.75% | 1.63% | 18.23% |
| 2019 | 75.85% | 4.54% | 1.24% | 16.37% |
| 2020 | 73.53% | 4.40% | 0.87% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 72.13% | 4.47% | 1.65% | 17.30% |
Heavy equipment engine mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian heavy equipment engine mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown heavy equipment engine mechanics have the lowest average salary at $47,150.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,150 |
| White | $48,410 |
| Black or African American | $47,757 |
| Asian | $51,008 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,483 |
Average heavy equipment engine mechanic age
See how the average age of heavy equipment engine mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Heavy equipment engine mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 44 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Heavy equipment engine mechanic age breakdown
The average age of heavy equipment engine mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the heavy equipment engine mechanic population.
Heavy equipment engine mechanic age breakdown
| Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Heavy equipment engine mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for heavy equipment engine mechanics is high school diploma, with 40% of heavy equipment engine mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Heavy equipment engine mechanics by degree level
| Heavy equipment engine mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Heavy equipment engine mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, heavy equipment engine mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,105 annually. With a Associate degree, heavy equipment engine mechanics earn a median annual income of $49,585 compared to $48,834 for heavy equipment engine mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,834 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,105 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,585 |
Heavy equipment engine mechanic employment statistics
Most heavy equipment engine mechanics work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where heavy equipment engine mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where heavy equipment engine mechanics work.
Heavy equipment engine mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Heavy equipment engine mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the heavy equipment engine mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most heavy equipment engine mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Heavy equipment engine mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 10% |
Heavy equipment engine mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for heavy equipment engine mechanics are professional, manufacturing and utilities.
Heavy equipment engine mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Utilities | 13% |
| Government | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
Heavy equipment engine mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Heavy equipment engine mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for heavy equipment engine mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Heavy equipment engine mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Heavy equipment engine mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.17% |
| 2012 | 4.03% |
| 2013 | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 2.80% |
Average heavy equipment engine mechanic tenure
The average heavy equipment engine mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 heavy equipment engine mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Heavy equipment engine mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Heavy equipment engine mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of heavy equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic | 1.31% | - |
| Shop Technician | 1.79% | 150,349 |
| Make Ready Mechanic | 2.20% | 34,367 |
| Aircraft Cylinder Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,549 |
| Tire Repairer | 3.57% | 7,450 |
| Body Builder Apprentice | 3.73% | 12,942 |
| Motorcycle Repairer | 5.18% | 3,599 |
Similar heavy equipment engine mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shop Technician | 1.79% | 150,349 |
| Make Ready Mechanic | 2.20% | 34,367 |
| Aircraft Cylinder Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,549 |
| Tire Repairer | 3.57% | 7,450 |
| Body Builder Apprentice | 3.73% | 12,942 |
| Motorcycle Repairer | 5.18% | 3,599 |
Foreign languages spoken by heavy equipment engine mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Heavy equipment engine mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |