Heavy line technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Heavy line technician gender statistics
2.4% of heavy line technicians are women and 97.6% of heavy line technicians are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Heavy line technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Heavy line technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,591
Female income
$38,467
Heavy line technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in heavy line technician positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of heavy line technicians are female.
Heavy line technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.54% | 1.46% |
| 2011 | 97.93% | 2.07% |
| 2012 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2013 | 98.59% | 1.41% |
| 2014 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
| 2015 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2016 | 98.47% | 1.53% |
| 2017 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2018 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 97.93% | 2.07% |
| 2021 | 97.57% | 2.43% |
Heavy line technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared heavy line technicians 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 Line Technician | 98% | 2% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Heavy line technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among heavy line technicians is White, which makes up 59.6% of all heavy line technicians. Comparatively, 24.0% of heavy line technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of heavy line technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.0%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Heavy line technician race
| Heavy line technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Heavy line technician race and ethnicity over time
See how heavy line technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Heavy line technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.55% | 7.78% | 3.77% | 19.27% |
| 2011 | 64.79% | 8.58% | 3.38% | 20.48% |
| 2012 | 64.68% | 7.99% | 3.83% | 20.76% |
| 2013 | 63.23% | 8.44% | 3.98% | 21.37% |
| 2014 | 64.85% | 7.96% | 3.56% | 20.92% |
| 2015 | 65.00% | 7.37% | 3.61% | 21.30% |
| 2016 | 64.99% | 7.37% | 3.43% | 21.43% |
| 2017 | 64.11% | 7.39% | 3.75% | 21.91% |
| 2018 | 64.88% | 6.70% | 3.84% | 21.62% |
| 2019 | 64.68% | 6.95% | 3.90% | 21.61% |
| 2020 | 60.31% | 6.86% | 3.91% | 23.38% |
| 2021 | 59.57% | 6.93% | 4.36% | 23.95% |
Heavy line technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian heavy line technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american heavy line technicians have the lowest average salary at $39,422.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,496 |
| White | $41,029 |
| Black or African American | $39,422 |
| Asian | $42,252 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,817 |
Average heavy line technician age
See how the average age of heavy line technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Heavy line technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 31 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Heavy line technician age breakdown
The average age of heavy line technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the heavy line technician population.
Heavy line technician age breakdown
| Heavy Line Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Heavy line technician educational attainment
The most common degree for heavy line technicians is associate degree, with 50% of heavy line technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Associate, 50%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Heavy line technicians by degree level
| Heavy line technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Heavy line technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, heavy line technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,449 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, heavy line technicians earn a median annual income of $43,452 compared to $41,051 for heavy line technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,051 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,452 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,449 |
Heavy line technician employment statistics
Most heavy line technicians work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where heavy line technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where heavy line technicians work.
Heavy line technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 22% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Heavy line technician jobs by company type
Employees with the heavy line technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most heavy line technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Heavy line technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 92% |
| Government | 2% |
Heavy line technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for heavy line technicians are retail, automotive and transportation.
Heavy line technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 33% |
| Automotive | 23% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Heavy line technician turnover and employment statistics
Heavy line technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for heavy line technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Heavy line technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Heavy line technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 6.97% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 4.56% |
Average heavy line technician tenure
The average heavy line technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 318 heavy line technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Heavy line technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Heavy line technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of heavy line technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Equipment Installer | 1.31% | 31,126 |
| Boat Engines Installer | 1.79% | 15,464 |
| Heavy Line Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Structures Technician | 2.41% | 9,957 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Truck Body Repairer | 3.73% | 42,715 |
| Lawn Mower Repairer | 5.18% | 9,628 |
Similar heavy line technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Equipment Installer | 1.31% | 31,126 |
| Boat Engines Installer | 1.79% | 15,464 |
| Structures Technician | 2.41% | 9,957 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Truck Body Repairer | 3.73% | 42,715 |
| Lawn Mower Repairer | 5.18% | 9,628 |
Foreign languages spoken by heavy line technicians
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 25.0%
Heavy line technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 25.0% |