Line maintenance technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Line maintenance technician demographics by:
Line maintenance technician gender statistics
7.5% of line maintenance technicians are women and 92.5% of line maintenance technicians are men.
- Male, 92.5%
- Female, 7.5%
Line maintenance technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.5% |
| Female | 7.5% |
Line maintenance technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,866
Female income
$47,929
Line maintenance technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line maintenance technician positions over time. Currently, 7.5% of line maintenance technicians are female.
Line maintenance technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2011 | 94.94% | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 93.92% | 6.08% |
| 2013 | 93.57% | 6.43% |
| 2014 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2015 | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2017 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2018 | 93.61% | 6.39% |
| 2019 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2020 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2021 | 92.51% | 7.49% |
Line maintenance technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared line maintenance technicians 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 Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Line maintenance technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line maintenance technicians is White, which makes up 58.3% of all line maintenance technicians. Comparatively, 22.3% of line maintenance technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of line maintenance technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Line maintenance technician race
| Line maintenance technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Line maintenance technician race and ethnicity over time
See how line maintenance technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line maintenance technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.50% | 10.57% | 3.04% | 19.53% |
| 2011 | 63.82% | 10.56% | 3.11% | 19.71% |
| 2012 | 63.80% | 10.02% | 3.37% | 20.08% |
| 2013 | 64.81% | 9.64% | 3.15% | 19.81% |
| 2014 | 65.25% | 9.23% | 3.27% | 19.76% |
| 2015 | 64.34% | 9.60% | 3.03% | 20.52% |
| 2016 | 63.40% | 8.88% | 3.28% | 21.39% |
| 2017 | 64.57% | 9.33% | 3.07% | 20.59% |
| 2018 | 64.31% | 9.12% | 3.33% | 20.75% |
| 2019 | 63.00% | 9.08% | 3.84% | 21.24% |
| 2020 | 59.43% | 9.64% | 3.28% | 22.42% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 9.70% | 4.33% | 22.34% |
Line maintenance technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white line maintenance technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american line maintenance technicians have the lowest average salary at $49,170.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,696 |
| White | $52,637 |
| Black or African American | $49,170 |
| Asian | $51,767 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,143 |
Average line maintenance technician age
See how the average age of line maintenance technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Line maintenance technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of line maintenance technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the line maintenance technician population.
Line maintenance technician age breakdown
| Line Maintenance Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Line maintenance technician educational attainment
The most common degree for line maintenance technicians is associate degree, with 44% of line maintenance technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- Associate, 44%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Line maintenance technicians by degree level
| Line maintenance technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Line maintenance technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, line maintenance technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,311 annually. With a Associate degree, line maintenance technicians earn a median annual income of $52,984 compared to $50,243 for line maintenance technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,243 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,311 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,984 |
Line maintenance technician employment statistics
Most line maintenance technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where line maintenance technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line maintenance technicians work.
Line maintenance technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Line maintenance technician jobs by company type
Employees with the line maintenance technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most line maintenance technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Line maintenance technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 3% |
Line maintenance technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for line maintenance technicians are manufacturing, transportation and technology.
Line maintenance technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Transportation | 18% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Line maintenance technician turnover and employment statistics
Line maintenance technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line maintenance technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line maintenance technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line maintenance technician 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 technician tenure
The average line maintenance technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 977 line maintenance technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Line maintenance technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Line maintenance technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line maintenance technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Installation And Service Technician | 1.73% | 125,640 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Line Maintenance Technician | 2.21% | - |
| Lock Technician | 3.52% | 37,059 |
| Air Conditioner Installer Helper | 3.67% | 29,579 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Laboratory Equipment Installer | 8.86% | 68,848 |
Similar line maintenance technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Installation And Service Technician | 1.73% | 125,640 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Lock Technician | 3.52% | 37,059 |
| Air Conditioner Installer Helper | 3.67% | 29,579 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Laboratory Equipment Installer | 8.86% | 68,848 |
Foreign languages spoken by line maintenance technicians
The most common foreign language among line maintenance technicians is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Russian, 9.5%
- Arabic, 9.5%
- German, 4.8%
- Other, 19.0%
Line maintenance technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Russian | 9.5% |
| Arabic | 9.5% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Other | 19.0% |
