Maintainer demographics and statistics in the US
Maintainer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates maintainer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our maintainer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about maintainers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 11,125 maintainers currently employed in the United States.
- 11.0% of all maintainers are women, while 89.0% are men.
- The average maintainer age is 47 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of maintainers is White (59.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.2%), Black or African American (11.0%) and Asian (4.6%).
- Maintainers are most in-demand in Amherst, MA.
- The technology industry is the highest-paying for maintainers.
- 2% of all maintainers are LGBT.
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Maintainer demographics by:
Maintainer gender statistics
11.0% of maintainers are women and 89.0% of maintainers are men.
- Male, 89.0%
- Female, 11.0%
Maintainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.0% |
| Female | 11.0% |
Maintainer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,324
Female income
$45,995
Maintainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maintainer positions over time. Currently, 11.0% of maintainers are female.
Maintainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 2011 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2012 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2013 | 90.53% | 9.47% |
| 2014 | 92.26% | 7.74% |
| 2015 | 90.66% | 9.34% |
| 2016 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2017 | 90.47% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2019 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2020 | 89.52% | 10.48% |
| 2021 | 89.03% | 10.97% |
Maintainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Maintainer | 89% | 11% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Maintainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among maintainers is White, which makes up 59.8% of all maintainers. Comparatively, 19.2% of maintainers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of maintainers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Maintainer race
| Maintainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Maintainer race and ethnicity over time
See how maintainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Maintainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.98% | 11.88% | 3.31% | 16.38% |
| 2011 | 65.31% | 11.87% | 3.38% | 16.56% |
| 2012 | 65.28% | 11.32% | 3.64% | 16.93% |
| 2013 | 66.29% | 10.95% | 3.42% | 16.66% |
| 2014 | 66.73% | 10.53% | 3.54% | 16.60% |
| 2015 | 65.83% | 10.90% | 3.30% | 17.37% |
| 2016 | 64.89% | 10.18% | 3.55% | 18.24% |
| 2017 | 66.06% | 10.63% | 3.34% | 17.44% |
| 2018 | 65.80% | 10.43% | 3.60% | 17.59% |
| 2019 | 64.49% | 10.39% | 4.11% | 18.09% |
| 2020 | 60.92% | 10.95% | 3.55% | 19.26% |
| 2021 | 59.78% | 11.00% | 4.60% | 19.19% |
Maintainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white maintainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maintainers have the lowest average salary at $47,807.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,582 |
| White | $52,997 |
| Black or African American | $47,807 |
| Asian | $51,677 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,738 |
Average maintainer age
See how the average age of maintainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Maintainer 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 |
Maintainer age breakdown
The average age of maintainers is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the maintainer population.
Maintainer age breakdown
| Maintainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Maintainer educational attainment
The most common degree for maintainers is high school diploma, with 31% of maintainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Maintainers by degree level
| Maintainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Maintainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, maintainers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,566 annually. With a Associate degree, maintainers earn a median annual income of $53,525 compared to $49,394 for maintainers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,394 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,566 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,525 |
Maintainer employment statistics
Most maintainers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where maintainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where maintainers work.
Maintainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Maintainer jobs by company type
Employees with the maintainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maintainers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Maintainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 17% |
Maintainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for maintainers are education, government and manufacturing.
Maintainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Government | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Maintainer turnover and employment statistics
Maintainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for maintainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maintainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Maintainer 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 maintainer tenure
The average maintainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,263 maintainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Maintainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Maintainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia Refrigeration Technician | 1.73% | 119,272 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Maintainer | 2.21% | - |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Optical Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 7,342 |
Similar maintainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia Refrigeration Technician | 1.73% | 119,272 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Optical Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 7,342 |
Foreign languages spoken by maintainers
The most common foreign language among maintainers is Spanish at 52.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 4.3% and German is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 52.1%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- French, 4.3%
- Carrier, 4.3%
- Other, 30.7%
Maintainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Carrier | 4.3% |
| Other | 30.7% |
