Instrument mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Instrument mechanic gender statistics
5.5% of instrument mechanics are women and 94.5% of instrument mechanics are men.
- Male, 94.5%
- Female, 5.5%
Instrument mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 5.5% |
Instrument mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,547
Female income
$51,964
Instrument mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instrument mechanic positions over time. Currently, 5.5% of instrument mechanics are female.
Instrument mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2011 | 94.58% | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2013 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2014 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2015 | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 2016 | 94.92% | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 94.20% | 5.80% |
| 2018 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 95.55% | 4.45% |
| 2020 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2021 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
Instrument mechanic related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Mechanic | 95% | 5% |
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Instrument mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among instrument mechanics is White, which makes up 68.2% of all instrument mechanics. Comparatively, 15.7% of instrument mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of instrument mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Instrument mechanic race
| Instrument mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Instrument mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how instrument mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Instrument mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.90% | 9.14% | 2.32% | 11.54% |
| 2011 | 74.15% | 8.54% | 2.06% | 12.39% |
| 2012 | 73.63% | 8.49% | 1.82% | 13.59% |
| 2013 | 72.63% | 8.62% | 2.26% | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 72.80% | 9.21% | 2.51% | 12.73% |
| 2015 | 73.31% | 8.78% | 1.87% | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 73.65% | 7.75% | 2.41% | 13.78% |
| 2017 | 73.12% | 8.00% | 2.14% | 13.86% |
| 2018 | 70.77% | 8.21% | 2.31% | 16.07% |
| 2019 | 73.07% | 8.92% | 2.12% | 13.48% |
| 2020 | 71.64% | 7.79% | 2.03% | 14.08% |
| 2021 | 68.22% | 8.22% | 2.10% | 15.71% |
Instrument mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian instrument mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american instrument mechanics have the lowest average salary at $52,315.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,944 |
| White | $55,005 |
| Black or African American | $52,315 |
| Asian | $60,453 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,462 |
Average instrument mechanic age
See how the average age of instrument mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Instrument mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 51 |
| Unknown | 43 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | |
| White | 51 | 51.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53.5 |
Instrument mechanic age breakdown
The average age of instrument mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the instrument mechanic population.
Instrument mechanic age breakdown
| Instrument Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Instrument mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for instrument mechanics is associate degree, with 52% of instrument mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Associate, 52%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Instrument mechanics by degree level
| Instrument mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Instrument mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, instrument mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,380 annually. With a Associate degree, instrument mechanics earn a median annual income of $54,556 compared to $52,914 for instrument mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,914 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,380 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,556 |
Instrument mechanic employment statistics
Most instrument mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where instrument mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where instrument mechanics work.
Instrument mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Instrument mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the instrument mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instrument mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Instrument mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 7% |
Instrument mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for instrument mechanics are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Instrument mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Instrument mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Instrument mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for instrument mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Instrument mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Instrument mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 4.63% |
| 2013 | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 2.81% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.55% |
Average instrument mechanic tenure
The average instrument mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 385 instrument mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Instrument mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Instrument mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of instrument 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Line Mechanic | 2.02% | 81,088 |
| Tire Technician | 2.91% | 110,586 |
| Preventive Maintenance Technician | 3.55% | 170,517 |
| Accounts Payable Technician | 3.67% | 23,079 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 4.05% | - |
| Slot Technician | 6.29% | 60,589 |
| Locksmith | 9.57% | 60,250 |
Similar instrument mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Line Mechanic | 2.02% | 81,088 |
| Tire Technician | 2.91% | 110,586 |
| Preventive Maintenance Technician | 3.55% | 170,517 |
| Accounts Payable Technician | 3.67% | 23,079 |
| Slot Technician | 6.29% | 60,589 |
| Locksmith | 9.57% | 60,250 |
Foreign languages spoken by instrument mechanics
- Chinese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Instrument mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
