Maintenance repairman demographics and statistics in the US
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Maintenance repairman demographics by:
Maintenance repairman gender statistics
1.7% of maintenance repairmen are women and 98.3% of maintenance repairmen are men.
- Male, 98.3%
- Female, 1.7%
Maintenance repairman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.3% |
| Female | 1.7% |
Maintenance repairman gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,018
Female income
$28,638
Maintenance repairman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maintenance repairman positions over time. Currently, 1.7% of maintenance repairmen are female.
Maintenance repairman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.98% | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 98.89% | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 98.66% | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 98.58% | 1.42% |
| 2014 | 98.86% | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 98.60% | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 98.96% | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 98.57% | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 98.59% | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2021 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
Maintenance repairman related jobs gender ratio
We compared maintenance repairmen 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 Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Maintenance repairman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among maintenance repairmen is White, which makes up 61.0% of all maintenance repairmen. Comparatively, 17.4% of maintenance repairmen are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of maintenance repairmen are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Maintenance repairman race
| Maintenance repairman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Maintenance repairman race and ethnicity over time
See how maintenance repairman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Maintenance repairman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.19% | 12.44% | 3.35% | 14.55% |
| 2011 | 66.51% | 12.43% | 3.43% | 14.73% |
| 2012 | 66.49% | 11.88% | 3.69% | 15.10% |
| 2013 | 67.50% | 11.50% | 3.47% | 14.83% |
| 2014 | 67.94% | 11.09% | 3.58% | 14.78% |
| 2015 | 67.03% | 11.46% | 3.35% | 15.54% |
| 2016 | 66.09% | 10.74% | 3.60% | 16.41% |
| 2017 | 67.26% | 11.19% | 3.39% | 15.61% |
| 2018 | 67.00% | 10.99% | 3.65% | 15.77% |
| 2019 | 65.69% | 10.94% | 4.15% | 16.26% |
| 2020 | 62.12% | 11.51% | 3.60% | 17.43% |
| 2021 | 60.98% | 11.56% | 4.64% | 17.36% |
Maintenance repairman wage gap by race
According to our data, white maintenance repairmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maintenance repairmen have the lowest average salary at $29,223.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,470 |
| White | $30,842 |
| Black or African American | $29,223 |
| Asian | $30,438 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,147 |
Average maintenance repairman age
See how the average age of maintenance repairmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Maintenance repairman 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 repairman age breakdown
The average age of maintenance repairmen is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the maintenance repairman population.
Maintenance repairman age breakdown
| Maintenance Repairman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Maintenance repairman educational attainment
The most common degree for maintenance repairmen is high school diploma, with 39% of maintenance repairmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Maintenance repairmen by degree level
| Maintenance repairman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Maintenance repairman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, maintenance repairmen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,616 annually. With a Associate degree, maintenance repairmen earn a median annual income of $31,003 compared to $29,726 for maintenance repairmen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,726 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,616 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,003 |
Maintenance repairman employment statistics
Most maintenance repairmen work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where maintenance repairmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where maintenance repairmen work.
Maintenance repairman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Maintenance repairman jobs by company type
Employees with the maintenance repairman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maintenance repairmen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Maintenance repairman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 13% |
Maintenance repairman jobs by industry
The most common industries for maintenance repairmen are manufacturing, government and education.
Maintenance repairman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Government | 12% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Maintenance repairman turnover and employment statistics
Maintenance repairman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for maintenance repairmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maintenance repairman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Maintenance repairman 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 repairman tenure
The average maintenance repairman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 613 maintenance repairmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Maintenance repairman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Maintenance repairman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of maintenance repairmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporative Cooler Installer | 1.73% | 15,110 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Maintenance Repairman | 2.21% | - |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Electrical Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 61,394 |
| Camera Assistant | 8.86% | 240 |
Similar maintenance repairman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporative Cooler Installer | 1.73% | 15,110 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Electrical Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 61,394 |
| Camera Assistant | 8.86% | 240 |
Foreign languages spoken by maintenance repairmen
The most common foreign language among maintenance repairmen is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Kabyle is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- French, 25.0%
- Kabyle, 8.3%
- Arabic, 8.3%
Maintenance repairman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Kabyle | 8.3% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
