Installation & maintenance technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Installation & maintenance technician demographics by:
Installation & maintenance technician gender statistics
5.5% of installation & maintenance technicians are women and 94.5% of installation & maintenance technicians are men.
- Male, 94.5%
- Female, 5.5%
Installation & maintenance technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 5.5% |
Installation & maintenance technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,858
Female income
$40,667
Installation & maintenance technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in installation & maintenance technician positions over time. Currently, 5.5% of installation & maintenance technicians are female.
Installation & maintenance technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2011 | 96.28% | 3.72% |
| 2012 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2014 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2015 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2016 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2017 | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 2018 | 95.29% | 4.71% |
| 2019 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2020 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2021 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
Installation & maintenance technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared installation & maintenance technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Installation & Maintenance Technician | 94% | 6% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Installation & maintenance technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among installation & maintenance technicians is White, which makes up 59.3% of all installation & maintenance technicians. Comparatively, 19.2% of installation & maintenance technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of installation & maintenance technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Installation & maintenance technician race
| Installation & maintenance technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Installation & maintenance technician race and ethnicity over time
See how installation & maintenance technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Installation & maintenance technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.52% | 12.27% | 3.33% | 16.43% |
| 2011 | 64.84% | 12.26% | 3.40% | 16.61% |
| 2012 | 64.82% | 11.71% | 3.66% | 16.98% |
| 2013 | 65.82% | 11.33% | 3.44% | 16.71% |
| 2014 | 66.26% | 10.92% | 3.56% | 16.66% |
| 2015 | 65.36% | 11.29% | 3.32% | 17.42% |
| 2016 | 64.42% | 10.57% | 3.57% | 18.29% |
| 2017 | 65.59% | 11.02% | 3.36% | 17.49% |
| 2018 | 65.33% | 10.82% | 3.62% | 17.64% |
| 2019 | 64.02% | 10.78% | 4.13% | 18.14% |
| 2020 | 60.45% | 11.34% | 3.57% | 19.31% |
| 2021 | 59.31% | 11.39% | 4.61% | 19.24% |
Installation & maintenance technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white installation & maintenance technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american installation & maintenance technicians have the lowest average salary at $41,594.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,986 |
| White | $44,172 |
| Black or African American | $41,594 |
| Asian | $43,527 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,064 |
Average installation & maintenance technician age
See how the average age of installation & maintenance technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Installation & maintenance technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Installation & maintenance technician age breakdown
The average age of installation & maintenance technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the installation & maintenance technician population.
Installation & maintenance technician age breakdown
| Installation & Maintenance Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Installation & maintenance technician educational attainment
The most common degree for installation & maintenance technicians is associate degree, with 30% of installation & maintenance technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Installation & maintenance technicians by degree level
| Installation & maintenance technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Installation & maintenance technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, installation & maintenance technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,409 annually. With a Associate degree, installation & maintenance technicians earn a median annual income of $44,428 compared to $42,394 for installation & maintenance technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,394 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,409 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,428 |
Installation & maintenance technician employment statistics
Most installation & maintenance technicians work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where installation & maintenance technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where installation & maintenance technicians work.
Installation & maintenance technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Installation & maintenance technician jobs by company type
Employees with the installation & maintenance technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most installation & maintenance technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Installation & maintenance technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 4% |
Installation & maintenance technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for installation & maintenance technicians are telecommunication, technology and manufacturing.
Installation & maintenance technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Installation & maintenance technician turnover and employment statistics
Installation & maintenance technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for installation & maintenance technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Installation & maintenance technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Installation & maintenance technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average installation & maintenance technician tenure
The average installation & maintenance technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,200 installation & maintenance technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Installation & maintenance technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Installation & maintenance technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of installation & maintenance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air-Conditioning Mechanic | 1.73% | 35,226 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Installation & Maintenance Technician | 2.21% | - |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Blacksmith Assistant | 3.67% | 3,038 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Equipment Specialist | 8.86% | 35,428 |
Similar installation & maintenance technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air-Conditioning Mechanic | 1.73% | 35,226 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Blacksmith Assistant | 3.67% | 3,038 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Equipment Specialist | 8.86% | 35,428 |
Foreign languages spoken by installation & maintenance technicians
The most common foreign language among installation & maintenance technicians is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 14.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- Carrier, 14.7%
- German, 8.8%
- French, 8.8%
- Berber, 2.9%
- Other, 17.7%
Installation & maintenance technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| Carrier | 14.7% |
| German | 8.8% |
| French | 8.8% |
| Berber | 2.9% |
| Other | 17.7% |
