Locomotive mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Locomotive mechanic gender statistics
3.8% of locomotive mechanics are women and 96.2% of locomotive mechanics are men.
- Male, 96.2%
- Female, 3.8%
Locomotive mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.2% |
| Female | 3.8% |
Locomotive mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,868
Female income
$41,057
Locomotive mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in locomotive mechanic positions over time. Currently, 3.8% of locomotive mechanics are female.
Locomotive mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2011 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2012 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2014 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2015 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2016 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2017 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2018 | 95.01% | 4.99% |
| 2019 | 96.07% | 3.93% |
| 2020 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
| 2021 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
Locomotive mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared locomotive mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Locomotive Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Locomotive mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among locomotive mechanics is White, which makes up 67.5% of all locomotive mechanics. Comparatively, 15.2% of locomotive mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of locomotive mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Locomotive mechanic race
| Locomotive mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Locomotive mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how locomotive mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Locomotive mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.14% | 9.65% | 1.83% | 11.82% |
| 2011 | 74.03% | 10.08% | 1.92% | 11.86% |
| 2012 | 72.38% | 9.76% | 2.00% | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 71.31% | 10.10% | 2.02% | 14.23% |
| 2014 | 72.67% | 9.69% | 2.29% | 13.36% |
| 2015 | 72.16% | 9.13% | 1.96% | 14.19% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 10.01% | 2.14% | 14.08% |
| 2017 | 70.92% | 8.40% | 1.87% | 15.68% |
| 2018 | 71.52% | 8.61% | 2.43% | 15.06% |
| 2019 | 73.08% | 8.18% | 1.89% | 14.00% |
| 2020 | 69.46% | 8.26% | 2.50% | 14.34% |
| 2021 | 67.47% | 8.72% | 2.48% | 15.24% |
Locomotive mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian locomotive mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown locomotive mechanics have the lowest average salary at $42,059.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,059 |
| White | $43,130 |
| Black or African American | $42,285 |
| Asian | $44,736 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,190 |
Average locomotive mechanic age
See how the average age of locomotive mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Locomotive mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 44.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 42 | 32 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Locomotive mechanic age breakdown
The average age of locomotive mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the locomotive mechanic population.
Locomotive mechanic age breakdown
| Locomotive Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Locomotive mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for locomotive mechanics is associate degree, with 33% of locomotive mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Locomotive mechanics by degree level
| Locomotive mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Locomotive mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, locomotive mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,286 annually. With a Associate degree, locomotive mechanics earn a median annual income of $44,164 compared to $41,987 for locomotive mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,987 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,286 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,164 |
Locomotive mechanic employment statistics
Most locomotive mechanics work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where locomotive mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where locomotive mechanics work.
Locomotive mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Locomotive mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the locomotive mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most locomotive mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Locomotive mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 9% |
Locomotive mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for locomotive mechanics are transportation, technology and government.
Locomotive mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 42% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Government | 8% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Locomotive mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Locomotive mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for locomotive mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Locomotive mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Locomotive mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 6.26% |
| 2012 | 4.53% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.67% |
| 2018 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 2.58% |
Average locomotive mechanic tenure
The average locomotive mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 268 locomotive mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Locomotive mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Locomotive mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of locomotive 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tipple Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,667 |
| Locomotive Mechanic | 1.79% | - |
| Motor Analyst | 2.20% | 2,083 |
| Helicopter Technician | 2.41% | 25,345 |
| Tire Center Supervisor | 3.57% | 32,677 |
| Auto Body Detailer | 3.73% | 13,170 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,708 |
Similar locomotive mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tipple Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,667 |
| Motor Analyst | 2.20% | 2,083 |
| Helicopter Technician | 2.41% | 25,345 |
| Tire Center Supervisor | 3.57% | 32,677 |
| Auto Body Detailer | 3.73% | 13,170 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,708 |
Foreign languages spoken by locomotive mechanics
The most common foreign language among locomotive mechanics is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 33.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
Locomotive mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |