Line maintainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Line maintainer demographics by:
Line maintainer gender statistics
9.2% of line maintainers are women and 90.8% of line maintainers are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
Line maintainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
Line maintainer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,133
Female income
$36,874
Line maintainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line maintainer positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of line maintainers are female.
Line maintainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.30% | 11.70% |
| 2011 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2012 | 88.47% | 11.53% |
| 2013 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2014 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2015 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2016 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2017 | 93.12% | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 2019 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2020 | 91.39% | 8.61% |
| 2021 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
Line maintainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared line maintainers 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% |
| Line Maintainer | 91% | 9% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Line maintainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line maintainers is White, which makes up 62.6% of all line maintainers. Comparatively, 16.8% of line maintainers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of line maintainers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Line maintainer race
| Line maintainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Line maintainer race and ethnicity over time
See how line maintainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line maintainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.17% | 12.40% | 4.24% | 15.11% |
| 2011 | 67.37% | 13.12% | 4.54% | 12.66% |
| 2012 | 67.19% | 12.70% | 4.62% | 12.79% |
| 2013 | 67.31% | 11.27% | 4.18% | 14.39% |
| 2014 | 66.97% | 12.21% | 4.45% | 13.48% |
| 2015 | 64.02% | 14.72% | 4.31% | 13.61% |
| 2016 | 65.45% | 12.43% | 3.78% | 15.37% |
| 2017 | 63.61% | 12.52% | 5.02% | 16.09% |
| 2018 | 64.22% | 12.01% | 5.07% | 15.48% |
| 2019 | 64.62% | 12.36% | 5.31% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 63.21% | 12.01% | 4.60% | 14.62% |
| 2021 | 62.64% | 9.40% | 4.57% | 16.79% |
Line maintainer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown line maintainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american line maintainers have the lowest average salary at $37,154.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,239 |
| White | $38,665 |
| Black or African American | $37,154 |
| Asian | $40,496 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,252 |
Average line maintainer age
See how the average age of line maintainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Line maintainer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Line maintainer age breakdown
The average age of line maintainers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the line maintainer population.
Line maintainer age breakdown
| Line Maintainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Line maintainer educational attainment
The most common degree for line maintainers is high school diploma, with 42% of line maintainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Line maintainers by degree level
| Line maintainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Line maintainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, line maintainers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,555 annually. With a Associate degree, line maintainers earn a median annual income of $40,851 compared to $38,017 for line maintainers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,017 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,555 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,851 |
Line maintainer employment statistics
Most line maintainers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where line maintainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line maintainers work.
Line maintainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Line maintainer jobs by company type
Employees with the line maintainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most line maintainers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Line maintainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 10% |
Line maintainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for line maintainers are manufacturing, professional and government.
Line maintainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Government | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
Line maintainer turnover and employment statistics
Line maintainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line maintainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line maintainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line maintainer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.00% |
| 2011 | 10.18% |
| 2012 | 8.37% |
| 2013 | 7.65% |
| 2014 | 4.93% |
| 2015 | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 3.61% |
| 2017 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 3.19% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.10% |
| 2021 | 4.14% |
Average line maintainer tenure
The average line maintainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 line maintainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Line maintainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Line maintainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line maintainers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit Installer | 1.73% | 15,070 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Instrument Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 19,548 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Line Maintainer | 3.93% | - |
| Watchmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,814 |
Similar line maintainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit Installer | 1.73% | 15,070 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Instrument Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 19,548 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Watchmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,814 |