Knitting machine mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Knitting machine mechanic demographics by:
Knitting machine mechanic gender statistics
9.5% of knitting machine mechanics are women and 90.5% of knitting machine mechanics are men.
- Male, 90.5%
- Female, 9.5%
Knitting machine mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.5% |
| Female | 9.5% |
Knitting machine mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,569
Female income
$41,723
Knitting machine mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in knitting machine mechanic positions over time. Currently, 9.5% of knitting machine mechanics are female.
Knitting machine mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2011 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2012 | 89.46% | 10.54% |
| 2013 | 89.88% | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2016 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 89.46% | 10.54% |
| 2018 | 88.98% | 11.02% |
| 2019 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2020 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2021 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
Knitting machine mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared knitting machine mechanics 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% |
| Knitting Machine Mechanic | 90% | 10% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Knitting machine mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among knitting machine mechanics is White, which makes up 74.2% of all knitting machine mechanics. Comparatively, 12.1% of knitting machine mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of knitting machine mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 74.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Knitting machine mechanic race
| Knitting machine mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Knitting machine mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how knitting machine mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Knitting machine mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.83% | 6.04% | 2.14% | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 79.41% | 6.22% | 2.50% | 9.97% |
| 2012 | 79.22% | 5.83% | 2.49% | 10.48% |
| 2013 | 79.64% | 5.84% | 2.33% | 10.13% |
| 2014 | 78.90% | 5.99% | 2.68% | 10.56% |
| 2015 | 79.22% | 5.23% | 2.57% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 77.72% | 5.54% | 2.57% | 11.75% |
| 2017 | 77.52% | 5.94% | 2.96% | 11.46% |
| 2018 | 77.83% | 5.70% | 2.78% | 11.93% |
| 2019 | 79.01% | 4.93% | 3.02% | 11.20% |
| 2020 | 77.09% | 4.90% | 2.67% | 11.33% |
| 2021 | 74.22% | 5.83% | 2.90% | 12.09% |
Knitting machine mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown knitting machine mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american knitting machine mechanics have the lowest average salary at $41,213.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,548 |
| White | $44,249 |
| Black or African American | $41,213 |
| Asian | $44,305 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,617 |
Average knitting machine mechanic age
See how the average age of knitting machine mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Knitting machine mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 49 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | |
| White | 50 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Knitting machine mechanic age breakdown
The average age of knitting machine mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the knitting machine mechanic population.
Knitting machine mechanic age breakdown
| Knitting Machine Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Knitting machine mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for knitting machine mechanics is associate degree, with 44% of knitting machine mechanics 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, 44%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 25%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Knitting machine mechanics by degree level
| Knitting machine mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Knitting machine mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, knitting machine mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,805 annually. With a Associate degree, knitting machine mechanics earn a median annual income of $46,069 compared to $42,300 for knitting machine mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,300 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,805 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,069 |
Knitting machine mechanic employment statistics
Company size where knitting machine mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where knitting machine mechanics work.
Knitting machine mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Knitting machine mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Knitting machine mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for knitting machine mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Knitting machine mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Knitting machine mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.40% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 3.05% |
Average knitting machine mechanic tenure
The average knitting machine mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 knitting machine mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Knitting machine mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Knitting machine mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of knitting machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Installer | 1.73% | 15,333 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Knitting Machine Mechanic | 2.48% | - |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Gas Regulator Repairer | 3.67% | 4,790 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Gauge Checker | 8.86% | 6,870 |
Similar knitting machine mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Installer | 1.73% | 15,333 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Gas Regulator Repairer | 3.67% | 4,790 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Gauge Checker | 8.86% | 6,870 |