Maintenance instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Maintenance instructor gender statistics
7.0% of maintenance instructors are women and 93.0% of maintenance instructors are men.
- Male, 93.0%
- Female, 7.0%
Maintenance instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.0% |
| Female | 7.0% |
Maintenance instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,863
Female income
$36,347
Maintenance instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maintenance instructor positions over time. Currently, 7.0% of maintenance instructors are female.
Maintenance instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.16% | 6.84% |
| 2011 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2012 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2013 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
| 2014 | 92.80% | 7.20% |
| 2015 | 93.02% | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2017 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 2018 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
| 2021 | 93.00% | 7.00% |
Maintenance instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared maintenance instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Maintenance Instructor | 93% | 7% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Maintenance instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among maintenance instructors is White, which makes up 65.8% of all maintenance instructors. Comparatively, 11.2% of maintenance instructors are Asian and 10.4% of maintenance instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.8%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Maintenance instructor race
| Maintenance instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Maintenance instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how maintenance instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Maintenance instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.21% | 7.48% | 9.11% | 8.57% |
| 2011 | 71.91% | 7.32% | 9.84% | 8.32% |
| 2012 | 71.50% | 7.62% | 9.71% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 70.64% | 7.98% | 10.00% | 8.82% |
| 2014 | 70.73% | 7.60% | 9.66% | 9.20% |
| 2015 | 69.18% | 7.83% | 10.61% | 9.49% |
| 2016 | 69.67% | 7.75% | 10.34% | 9.39% |
| 2017 | 68.75% | 7.50% | 11.50% | 9.44% |
| 2018 | 70.53% | 7.24% | 9.83% | 9.63% |
| 2019 | 68.86% | 7.51% | 10.77% | 10.15% |
| 2020 | 66.94% | 7.21% | 10.41% | 10.31% |
| 2021 | 65.79% | 7.34% | 11.20% | 10.43% |
Maintenance instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian maintenance instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maintenance instructors have the lowest average salary at $37,247.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,674 |
| White | $37,718 |
| Black or African American | $37,247 |
| Asian | $38,823 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,870 |
Average maintenance instructor age
See how the average age of maintenance instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Maintenance instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Maintenance instructor age breakdown
The average age of maintenance instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the maintenance instructor population.
Maintenance instructor age breakdown
| Maintenance Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Maintenance instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for maintenance instructors is associate degree, with 41% of maintenance instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 37% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Associate, 41%
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Maintenance instructors by degree level
| Maintenance instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Maintenance instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,674 |
| Doctorate Degree | $47,091 |
Maintenance instructor employment statistics
Most maintenance instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where maintenance instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where maintenance instructors work.
Maintenance instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Maintenance instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the maintenance instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maintenance instructors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Maintenance instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 10% |
Maintenance instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for maintenance instructors are education, transportation and technology.
Maintenance instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Maintenance instructor turnover and employment statistics
Maintenance instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for maintenance instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maintenance instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Maintenance instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average maintenance instructor tenure
The average maintenance instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 864 maintenance instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Maintenance instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Maintenance instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of maintenance instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Fourth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,897 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Maintenance Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar maintenance instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Fourth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,897 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by maintenance instructors
The most common foreign language among maintenance instructors is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- German, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Bosnian, 7.1%
- Carrier, 7.1%
- Other, 21.5%
Maintenance instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| German | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Bosnian | 7.1% |
| Carrier | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.5% |
