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Lead tank mechanic demographics and statistics in the US

Lead tank mechanic demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead tank mechanic demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead tank mechanic estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about lead tank mechanics after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 4,825 lead tank mechanics currently employed in the United States.
  • 6.8% of all lead tank mechanics are women, while 93.2% are men.
  • The average lead tank mechanic age is 42 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of lead tank mechanics is White (62.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.6%), Black or African American (9.8%) and Unknown (5.1%).
  • In 2022, women earned 89% of what men earned.
  • 4% of all lead tank mechanics are LGBT.
  • Lead tank mechanics are 63% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Lead tank mechanic gender statistics

6.8% of lead tank mechanics are women and 93.2% of lead tank mechanics are men.
  • Male, 93.2%
  • Female, 6.8%

Lead tank mechanic gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male93.2%
Female6.8%

Lead tank mechanic gender pay gap

Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$50,368
female-income
Female income
$44,898

Lead tank mechanic gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead tank mechanic positions over time. Currently, 6.8% of lead tank mechanics are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Lead tank mechanic gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201094.12%5.88%
201195.82%4.18%
201295.06%4.94%
201394.04%5.96%
201495.92%4.08%
201595.80%4.20%
201693.99%6.01%
201794.71%5.29%
201894.10%5.90%
201994.00%6.00%
202095.04%4.96%
202193.20%6.80%

Lead tank mechanic related jobs gender ratio

We compared lead tank 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 titleMaleFemale
Mender16%84%
Hydraulic Press Servicer22%78%
Assigner34%66%
Lead Tank Mechanic93%7%
Flooring Mechanic99%1%
Machine Repairman100%0%
Millwright Supervisor100%0%

Lead tank mechanic demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among lead tank mechanics is White, which makes up 62.2% of all lead tank mechanics. Comparatively, 18.6% of lead tank mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of lead tank mechanics are Black or African American.
  • White, 62.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
  • Black or African American, 9.8%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • Asian, 3.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Lead tank mechanic race

Lead tank mechanic racePercentages
White62.2%
Hispanic or Latino18.6%
Black or African American9.8%
Unknown5.1%
Asian3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Lead tank mechanic race and ethnicity over time

See how lead tank mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Lead tank mechanic race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.61%8.70%3.48%15.55%
201167.64%9.98%3.27%16.37%
201268.02%8.75%4.04%16.42%
201369.10%8.82%3.40%16.07%
201468.16%8.33%3.67%16.82%
201568.37%8.62%2.72%16.93%
201668.24%8.99%3.53%16.41%
201766.63%9.05%3.86%17.03%
201867.68%9.17%3.15%16.85%
201967.68%8.85%3.38%17.50%
202065.34%7.27%3.28%19.36%
202162.16%9.76%3.22%18.64%

Lead tank mechanic wage gap by race

According to our data, white lead tank mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead tank mechanics have the lowest average salary at $48,698.
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
$48,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$50,113
White$52,455
Black or African American$48,698
Asian$50,739
Hispanic or Latino$49,909

Average lead tank mechanic age

See how the average age of lead tank mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Lead tank mechanic age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American47
Unknown40
Asian41
Hispanic or Latino3944.5
White4344
American Indian and Alaska Native41.5

Lead tank mechanic age breakdown

The average age of lead tank mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the lead tank mechanic population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Lead tank mechanic age breakdown

Lead Tank Mechanic YearsPercentages
40+ years57%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years19%

Lead tank mechanic educational attainment

The most common degree for lead tank mechanics is high school diploma, with 43% of lead tank mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 16%.
  • High School Diploma, 43%
  • Associate, 21%
  • Bachelor's, 16%
  • Diploma, 14%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Lead tank mechanics by degree level

Lead tank mechanic degreePercentages
High School Diploma43%
Associate21%
Bachelor's16%
Diploma14%
Other Degrees6%

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Lead tank mechanic wage gap by degree level

According to the data, lead tank mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $54,310 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lead tank mechanics earn a median annual income of $50,795 compared to $46,605 for lead tank mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
$55,000
$53,000
$51,000
$49,000
$47,000
$45,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$46,605
Bachelor's Degree$50,795
Some College/ Associate Degree$54,310

Lead tank mechanic employment statistics

Most lead tank mechanics work for a private in the transportation industry.

Company size where lead tank mechanics work

Below, you can see the size of companies where lead tank mechanics work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Lead tank mechanic jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees22%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees28%

Lead tank mechanic jobs by company type

Employees with the lead tank mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead tank mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Lead tank mechanic jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public23%
Private63%
Government13%

Lead tank mechanic jobs by industry

The most common industries for lead tank mechanics are transportation, government and professional.

Transportation

Government

Fortune 500

Professional

Technology

Lead tank mechanic turnover and employment statistics

Lead tank mechanic unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for lead tank mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lead tank mechanic unemployment rate by year

YearLead tank mechanic unemployment rate
20109.97%
20119.56%
20127.53%
20137.02%
20144.98%
20155.13%
20164.24%
20174.23%
20184.43%
20193.00%
20205.15%
20215.45%

Average lead tank mechanic tenure

The average lead tank mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 702 lead tank mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Lead tank mechanic tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year10%
1-2 years24%
3-4 years34%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years6%
11+ years7%

Lead tank mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of lead tank mechanics that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Serviceman1.73%1,833
Precision Millwright2.00%1,597
Key Maker3.52%16,263
Lead Tank Mechanic3.56%-
Street Light Repairer3.67%4,729
Electrical Appliance Servicer3.71%30,152
Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer8.86%20,199

Similar lead tank mechanic jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Serviceman1.73%1,833
Precision Millwright2.00%1,597
Key Maker3.52%16,263
Street Light Repairer3.67%4,729
Electrical Appliance Servicer3.71%30,152
Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer8.86%20,199

Foreign languages spoken by lead tank mechanics

The most common foreign language among lead tank mechanics is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Turkish at 7.1% and Cherokee is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
  • Spanish, 50.0%
  • Turkish, 7.1%
  • Cherokee, 7.1%
  • French, 7.1%
  • German, 7.1%
  • Other, 21.6%

Lead tank mechanic languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish50.0%
Turkish7.1%
Cherokee7.1%
French7.1%
German7.1%
Other21.6%

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