Maintenance repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Maintenance repairer gender statistics
7.1% of maintenance repairers are women and 92.9% of maintenance repairers are men.
- Male, 92.9%
- Female, 7.1%
Maintenance repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.9% |
| Female | 7.1% |
Maintenance repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,581
Female income
$37,201
Maintenance repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maintenance repairer positions over time. Currently, 7.1% of maintenance repairers are female.
Maintenance repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.60% | 4.40% |
| 2011 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2012 | 94.27% | 5.73% |
| 2013 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
| 2014 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2015 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2016 | 95.50% | 4.50% |
| 2017 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2019 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2020 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2021 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
Maintenance repairer related jobs gender ratio
We compared maintenance repairers 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 Repairer | 93% | 7% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Maintenance repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among maintenance repairers is White, which makes up 60.1% of all maintenance repairers. Comparatively, 18.4% of maintenance repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of maintenance repairers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Maintenance repairer race
| Maintenance repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Maintenance repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how maintenance repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Maintenance repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.28% | 12.36% | 3.34% | 15.55% |
| 2011 | 65.60% | 12.35% | 3.42% | 15.73% |
| 2012 | 65.58% | 11.81% | 3.68% | 16.10% |
| 2013 | 66.59% | 11.43% | 3.46% | 15.83% |
| 2014 | 67.03% | 11.02% | 3.57% | 15.78% |
| 2015 | 66.12% | 11.39% | 3.34% | 16.54% |
| 2016 | 65.18% | 10.67% | 3.59% | 17.41% |
| 2017 | 66.35% | 11.12% | 3.38% | 16.61% |
| 2018 | 66.09% | 10.91% | 3.63% | 16.76% |
| 2019 | 64.78% | 10.87% | 4.14% | 17.26% |
| 2020 | 61.21% | 11.43% | 3.59% | 18.43% |
| 2021 | 60.07% | 11.49% | 4.63% | 18.36% |
Maintenance repairer wage gap by race
According to our data, white maintenance repairers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maintenance repairers have the lowest average salary at $38,205.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,631 |
| White | $41,020 |
| Black or African American | $38,205 |
| Asian | $40,313 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,806 |
Average maintenance repairer age
See how the average age of maintenance repairers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Maintenance repairer 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 repairer age breakdown
The average age of maintenance repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the maintenance repairer population.
Maintenance repairer age breakdown
| Maintenance Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Maintenance repairer educational attainment
The most common degree for maintenance repairers is high school diploma, with 37% of maintenance repairers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Maintenance repairers by degree level
| Maintenance repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Maintenance repairer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, maintenance repairers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,381 annually. With a Associate degree, maintenance repairers earn a median annual income of $41,301 compared to $39,075 for maintenance repairers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,075 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,381 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,301 |
Maintenance repairer employment statistics
Most maintenance repairers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where maintenance repairers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where maintenance repairers work.
Maintenance repairer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Maintenance repairer jobs by company type
Employees with the maintenance repairer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maintenance repairers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Maintenance repairer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 17% |
Maintenance repairer jobs by industry
The most common industries for maintenance repairers are government, manufacturing and education.
Maintenance repairer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Maintenance repairer turnover and employment statistics
Maintenance repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for maintenance repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maintenance repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Maintenance repairer 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 repairer tenure
The average maintenance repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,093 maintenance repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Maintenance repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Maintenance repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of maintenance repairers 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 Specialist | 1.73% | 1,637 |
| Plant Changer | 2.00% | 8,670 |
| Maintenance Repairer | 2.21% | - |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Car Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 52,470 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Watch Repair Person | 8.86% | 46,562 |
Similar maintenance repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Specialist | 1.73% | 1,637 |
| Plant Changer | 2.00% | 8,670 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Car Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 52,470 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Watch Repair Person | 8.86% | 46,562 |
Foreign languages spoken by maintenance repairers
The most common foreign language among maintenance repairers is Spanish at 78.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 4.3% and German is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 78.3%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- French, 4.3%
- Polish, 4.3%
- Other, 4.5%
Maintenance repairer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Polish | 4.3% |
| Other | 4.5% |
