Line maintenance demographics and statistics in the US
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Line maintenance demographics by:
Line maintenance gender statistics
6.5% of line maintenances are women and 93.5% of line maintenances are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Line maintenance gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Line maintenance gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,725
Female income
$35,593
Line maintenance gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line maintenance positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of line maintenances are female.
Line maintenance gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 2011 | 95.66% | 4.34% |
| 2012 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2013 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2014 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2015 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2017 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2018 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 92.87% | 7.13% |
| 2020 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2021 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
Line maintenance related jobs gender ratio
We compared line maintenances 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 Maintenance | 94% | 6% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Line maintenance demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line maintenances is White, which makes up 60.9% of all line maintenances. Comparatively, 18.0% of line maintenances are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of line maintenances are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Line maintenance race
| Line maintenance race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Line maintenance race and ethnicity over time
See how line maintenance racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line maintenance race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.11% | 12.00% | 3.28% | 15.17% |
| 2011 | 66.43% | 11.99% | 3.36% | 15.35% |
| 2012 | 66.41% | 11.44% | 3.62% | 15.72% |
| 2013 | 67.42% | 11.06% | 3.40% | 15.45% |
| 2014 | 67.86% | 10.65% | 3.51% | 15.39% |
| 2015 | 66.96% | 11.02% | 3.27% | 16.16% |
| 2016 | 66.02% | 10.30% | 3.53% | 17.03% |
| 2017 | 67.18% | 10.75% | 3.32% | 16.23% |
| 2018 | 66.92% | 10.55% | 3.57% | 16.38% |
| 2019 | 65.61% | 10.51% | 4.08% | 16.88% |
| 2020 | 62.04% | 11.07% | 3.53% | 18.05% |
| 2021 | 60.91% | 11.12% | 4.57% | 17.98% |
Line maintenance wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,467 |
| White | $40,650 |
| Black or African American | $36,906 |
| Asian | $39,700 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,024 |
Average line maintenance age
See how the average age of line maintenances varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Line maintenance 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 |
Line maintenance age breakdown
The average age of line maintenances is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the line maintenance population.
Line maintenance age breakdown
| Line Maintenance Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Line maintenance educational attainment
The most common degree for line maintenances is high school diploma, with 40% of line maintenances earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Line maintenances by degree level
| Line maintenance degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Line maintenance wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,053 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,495 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,029 |
Line maintenance employment statistics
Most line maintenances work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where line maintenances work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line maintenances work.
Line maintenance jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Line maintenance jobs by company type
Employees with the line maintenance job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most line maintenances prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Line maintenance jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 8% |
Line maintenance jobs by industry
The most common industries for line maintenances are manufacturing, transportation and government.
Line maintenance industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Line maintenance turnover and employment statistics
Line maintenance unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line maintenances between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line maintenance unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line maintenance 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 line maintenance tenure
The average line maintenance stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 151 line maintenances resumes in Zippia's database.
Line maintenance tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Line maintenance LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line maintenances 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac-R Technician | 1.73% | 85,555 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Line Maintenance | 2.21% | - |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Installation Assistant | 3.67% | 18,527 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Auto Clocks Repairer | 8.86% | 8,383 |
Similar line maintenance jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac-R Technician | 1.73% | 85,555 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Installation Assistant | 3.67% | 18,527 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Auto Clocks Repairer | 8.86% | 8,383 |
Foreign languages spoken by line maintenances
The most common foreign language among line maintenances is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
Line maintenance languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |