Helicopter airframe mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Helicopter airframe mechanic demographics by:
Helicopter airframe mechanic gender statistics
5.5% of helicopter airframe mechanics are women and 94.5% of helicopter airframe mechanics are men.
- Male, 94.5%
- Female, 5.5%
Helicopter airframe mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 5.5% |
Helicopter airframe mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,286
Female income
$58,737
Helicopter airframe mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in helicopter airframe mechanic positions over time. Currently, 5.5% of helicopter airframe mechanics are female.
Helicopter airframe mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2011 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2012 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2013 | 94.27% | 5.73% |
| 2014 | 94.02% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2016 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2018 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2019 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2020 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2021 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
Helicopter airframe mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared helicopter airframe 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% |
| Helicopter Airframe Mechanic | 95% | 5% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Helicopter airframe mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among helicopter airframe mechanics is White, which makes up 56.2% of all helicopter airframe mechanics. Comparatively, 21.5% of helicopter airframe mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of helicopter airframe mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.5%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Helicopter airframe mechanic race
| Helicopter airframe mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Helicopter airframe mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how helicopter airframe mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Helicopter airframe mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.24% | 9.34% | 5.69% | 15.38% |
| 2011 | 64.77% | 10.79% | 6.02% | 15.70% |
| 2012 | 62.68% | 11.12% | 5.76% | 17.66% |
| 2013 | 64.94% | 9.73% | 6.96% | 15.68% |
| 2014 | 65.14% | 10.07% | 6.86% | 15.08% |
| 2015 | 62.96% | 10.30% | 6.12% | 17.79% |
| 2016 | 65.23% | 10.71% | 5.63% | 15.39% |
| 2017 | 62.87% | 9.68% | 7.13% | 16.75% |
| 2018 | 64.58% | 10.20% | 6.29% | 16.52% |
| 2019 | 65.22% | 8.51% | 7.13% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 60.07% | 9.67% | 7.70% | 16.56% |
| 2021 | 56.20% | 9.81% | 7.15% | 21.47% |
Helicopter airframe mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown helicopter airframe mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american helicopter airframe mechanics have the lowest average salary at $62,701.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,521 |
| White | $64,995 |
| Black or African American | $62,701 |
| Asian | $64,275 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,973 |
Average helicopter airframe mechanic age
See how the average age of helicopter airframe mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Helicopter airframe mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 29 |
| White | 40 | 30 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Helicopter airframe mechanic age breakdown
The average age of helicopter airframe mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the helicopter airframe mechanic population.
Helicopter airframe mechanic age breakdown
| Helicopter Airframe Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Helicopter airframe mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for helicopter airframe mechanics is high school diploma, with 52% of helicopter airframe mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 22%
Helicopter airframe mechanics by degree level
| Helicopter airframe mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
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Helicopter airframe mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, helicopter airframe mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,513 annually. With a Associate degree, helicopter airframe mechanics earn a median annual income of $65,484 compared to $59,952 for helicopter airframe mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,952 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,513 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,484 |
Helicopter airframe mechanic employment statistics
Helicopter airframe mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the helicopter airframe mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most helicopter airframe mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Helicopter airframe mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 25% |
Helicopter airframe mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Helicopter airframe mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for helicopter airframe mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Helicopter airframe mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Helicopter airframe mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 3.67% |
| 2013 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 3.78% |
| 2015 | 2.98% |
| 2016 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 2.03% |
Average helicopter airframe mechanic tenure
The average helicopter airframe mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 helicopter airframe mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Helicopter airframe mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 1% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 29% |
| 5-7 years | 42% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Helicopter airframe mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of helicopter airframe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| In Shop Service Technician | 1.31% | 166,887 |
| Vehicle Mechanic | 1.79% | 37,592 |
| Racing Mechanic | 2.20% | 52,208 |
| Helicopter Airframe Mechanic | 2.41% | - |
| Green Tire Inspector | 3.57% | 20,487 |
| Auto Body Mechanic | 3.73% | 41,252 |
| Snowmobile Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,977 |
Similar helicopter airframe mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| In Shop Service Technician | 1.31% | 166,887 |
| Vehicle Mechanic | 1.79% | 37,592 |
| Racing Mechanic | 2.20% | 52,208 |
| Green Tire Inspector | 3.57% | 20,487 |
| Auto Body Mechanic | 3.73% | 41,252 |
| Snowmobile Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,977 |
Foreign languages spoken by helicopter airframe mechanics
- Dakota, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Helicopter airframe mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |