Maintenance controller demographics and statistics in the US
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Maintenance controller gender statistics
10.9% of maintenance controllers are women and 89.1% of maintenance controllers are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Maintenance controller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Maintenance controller gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,568
Female income
$69,976
Maintenance controller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maintenance controller positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of maintenance controllers are female.
Maintenance controller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.68% | 11.32% |
| 2011 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2012 | 88.88% | 11.12% |
| 2013 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2014 | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 2015 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2016 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 88.45% | 11.55% |
| 2018 | 88.94% | 11.06% |
| 2019 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2020 | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 2021 | 89.07% | 10.93% |
Maintenance controller related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Controller | 89% | 11% |
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Maintenance controller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among maintenance controllers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all maintenance controllers. Comparatively, 15.9% of maintenance controllers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of maintenance controllers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Maintenance controller race
| Maintenance controller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Maintenance controller race and ethnicity over time
See how maintenance controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Maintenance controller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.53% | 9.27% | 2.33% | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 73.78% | 8.67% | 2.07% | 12.61% |
| 2012 | 73.26% | 8.62% | 1.84% | 13.81% |
| 2013 | 72.26% | 8.75% | 2.28% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 72.43% | 9.35% | 2.52% | 12.95% |
| 2015 | 72.94% | 8.91% | 1.88% | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 73.28% | 7.88% | 2.42% | 13.99% |
| 2017 | 72.75% | 8.13% | 2.16% | 14.08% |
| 2018 | 70.40% | 8.34% | 2.32% | 16.29% |
| 2019 | 72.70% | 9.05% | 2.14% | 13.69% |
| 2020 | 71.27% | 7.92% | 2.04% | 14.30% |
| 2021 | 67.85% | 8.35% | 2.12% | 15.93% |
Maintenance controller wage gap by race
According to our data, asian maintenance controllers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maintenance controllers have the lowest average salary at $70,427.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,632 |
| White | $73,874 |
| Black or African American | $70,427 |
| Asian | $80,832 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,616 |
Average maintenance controller age
See how the average age of maintenance controllers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Maintenance controller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 51 |
| Unknown | 43 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | |
| White | 51 | 51.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53.5 |
Maintenance controller age breakdown
The average age of maintenance controllers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the maintenance controller population.
Maintenance controller age breakdown
| Maintenance Controller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Maintenance controller educational attainment
The most common degree for maintenance controllers is associate degree, with 37% of maintenance controllers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- Associate, 37%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Maintenance controllers by degree level
| Maintenance controller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Maintenance controller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, maintenance controllers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $83,286 annually. With a Associate degree, maintenance controllers earn a median annual income of $73,300 compared to $71,195 for maintenance controllers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,195 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,286 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,300 |
Maintenance controller employment statistics
Most maintenance controllers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where maintenance controllers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where maintenance controllers work.
Maintenance controller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Maintenance controller jobs by company type
Employees with the maintenance controller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maintenance controllers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Maintenance controller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 6% |
Maintenance controller jobs by industry
The most common industries for maintenance controllers are transportation, manufacturing and technology.
Maintenance controller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 29% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Maintenance controller turnover and employment statistics
Maintenance controller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for maintenance controllers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maintenance controller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Maintenance controller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 4.63% |
| 2013 | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 2.81% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.55% |
Average maintenance controller tenure
The average maintenance controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,043 maintenance controllers resumes in Zippia's database.
Maintenance controller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Maintenance controller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of maintenance controllers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Mechanic | 2.02% | 158,560 |
| Tire Technician | 2.91% | 110,586 |
| Airport Maintenance Labour | 3.55% | 109,171 |
| Aircraft Technician | 3.67% | 28,265 |
| Maintenance Controller | 4.05% | - |
| Slot Technician | 6.29% | 60,589 |
| Locksmith | 9.57% | 60,250 |
Similar maintenance controller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Mechanic | 2.02% | 158,560 |
| Tire Technician | 2.91% | 110,586 |
| Airport Maintenance Labour | 3.55% | 109,171 |
| Aircraft Technician | 3.67% | 28,265 |
| Slot Technician | 6.29% | 60,589 |
| Locksmith | 9.57% | 60,250 |
Foreign languages spoken by maintenance controllers
The most common foreign language among maintenance controllers is Spanish at 56.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 56.5%
- Portuguese, 8.7%
- Korean, 8.7%
- Hawaiian, 4.3%
- Filipino, 4.3%
- Other, 17.5%
Maintenance controller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.5% |
| Portuguese | 8.7% |
| Korean | 8.7% |
| Hawaiian | 4.3% |
| Filipino | 4.3% |
| Other | 17.5% |
