Maintenance aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Maintenance aide gender statistics
21.1% of maintenance aides are women and 78.9% of maintenance aides are men.
- Male, 78.9%
- Female, 21.1%
Maintenance aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.9% |
| Female | 21.1% |
Maintenance aide gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,641
Female income
$30,014
Maintenance aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maintenance aide positions over time. Currently, 21.1% of maintenance aides are female.
Maintenance aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.03% | 13.97% |
| 2011 | 85.02% | 14.98% |
| 2012 | 82.36% | 17.64% |
| 2013 | 81.49% | 18.51% |
| 2014 | 84.58% | 15.42% |
| 2015 | 81.71% | 18.29% |
| 2016 | 85.75% | 14.25% |
| 2017 | 81.39% | 18.61% |
| 2018 | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| 2019 | 77.04% | 22.96% |
| 2020 | 79.73% | 20.27% |
| 2021 | 78.88% | 21.12% |
Maintenance aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared maintenance aides 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% |
| Maintenance Aide | 79% | 21% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Maintenance aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among maintenance aides is White, which makes up 58.6% of all maintenance aides. Comparatively, 21.3% of maintenance aides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of maintenance aides are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Maintenance aide race
| Maintenance aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Maintenance aide race and ethnicity over time
See how maintenance aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Maintenance aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.83% | 11.14% | 3.13% | 18.50% |
| 2011 | 64.16% | 11.14% | 3.21% | 18.67% |
| 2012 | 64.13% | 10.59% | 3.47% | 19.04% |
| 2013 | 65.14% | 10.21% | 3.25% | 18.78% |
| 2014 | 65.58% | 9.80% | 3.36% | 18.72% |
| 2015 | 64.68% | 10.17% | 3.13% | 19.48% |
| 2016 | 63.74% | 9.45% | 3.38% | 20.35% |
| 2017 | 64.90% | 9.90% | 3.17% | 19.55% |
| 2018 | 64.65% | 9.69% | 3.43% | 19.71% |
| 2019 | 63.33% | 9.65% | 3.93% | 20.20% |
| 2020 | 59.76% | 10.21% | 3.38% | 21.38% |
| 2021 | 58.63% | 10.27% | 4.42% | 21.30% |
Maintenance aide wage gap by race
According to our data, white maintenance aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maintenance aides have the lowest average salary at $30,703.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,994 |
| White | $32,616 |
| Black or African American | $30,703 |
| Asian | $32,137 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,794 |
Average maintenance aide age
See how the average age of maintenance aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Maintenance aide 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 |
Maintenance aide age breakdown
The average age of maintenance aides is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the maintenance aide population.
Maintenance aide age breakdown
| Maintenance Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Maintenance aide educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Maintenance aides by degree level
| Maintenance aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Maintenance aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, maintenance aides with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,535 annually. With a Associate degree, maintenance aides earn a median annual income of $32,807 compared to $31,296 for maintenance aides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,296 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,535 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,807 |
Maintenance aide employment statistics
Most maintenance aides work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where maintenance aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where maintenance aides work.
Maintenance aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Maintenance aide jobs by company type
Employees with the maintenance aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maintenance aides prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Maintenance aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 30% |
Maintenance aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for maintenance aides are government, education and health care.
Maintenance aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 27% |
| Education | 15% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Maintenance aide turnover and employment statistics
Maintenance aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for maintenance aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maintenance aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Maintenance aide 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 maintenance aide tenure
The average maintenance aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 925 maintenance aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Maintenance aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Maintenance aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of maintenance aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air-Conditioning Mechanic | 1.73% | 35,226 |
| Plant Changer | 2.00% | 8,670 |
| Maintenance Aide | 2.21% | - |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Wet-End Helper | 3.67% | 26,260 |
| Electrical Appliance Servicer | 3.71% | 30,152 |
| Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 20,199 |
Similar maintenance aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air-Conditioning Mechanic | 1.73% | 35,226 |
| Plant Changer | 2.00% | 8,670 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Wet-End Helper | 3.67% | 26,260 |
| Electrical Appliance Servicer | 3.71% | 30,152 |
| Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 20,199 |
Foreign languages spoken by maintenance aides
The most common foreign language among maintenance aides is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 13.3% and Hmong is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 13.3%
- Hmong, 6.7%
- Tamil, 6.7%
- Sinhala, 6.7%
Maintenance aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 13.3% |
| Hmong | 6.7% |
| Tamil | 6.7% |
| Sinhala | 6.7% |
