Make ready mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Make ready mechanic demographics by:
Make ready mechanic gender statistics
20.3% of make ready mechanics are women and 79.7% of make ready mechanics are men.
- Male, 79.7%
- Female, 20.3%
Make ready mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.7% |
| Female | 20.3% |
Make ready mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,577
Female income
$23,994
Make ready mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in make ready mechanic positions over time. Currently, 20.3% of make ready mechanics are female.
Make ready mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2011 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2012 | 82.01% | 17.99% |
| 2013 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2014 | 80.77% | 19.23% |
| 2015 | 83.32% | 16.68% |
| 2016 | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| 2017 | 75.85% | 24.15% |
| 2018 | 81.91% | 18.09% |
| 2019 | 77.07% | 22.93% |
| 2020 | 82.22% | 17.78% |
| 2021 | 79.71% | 20.29% |
Make ready mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared make ready mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Make Ready Mechanic | 80% | 20% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Make ready mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among make ready mechanics is White, which makes up 53.5% of all make ready mechanics. Comparatively, 30.0% of make ready mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of make ready mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 53.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 30.0%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Make ready mechanic race
| Make ready mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Make ready mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how make ready mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Make ready mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.53% | 8.05% | 3.82% | 25.29% |
| 2011 | 58.77% | 8.84% | 3.43% | 26.50% |
| 2012 | 58.66% | 8.25% | 3.87% | 26.77% |
| 2013 | 57.21% | 8.70% | 4.03% | 27.38% |
| 2014 | 58.83% | 8.22% | 3.61% | 26.94% |
| 2015 | 58.99% | 7.64% | 3.65% | 27.32% |
| 2016 | 58.97% | 7.63% | 3.47% | 27.44% |
| 2017 | 58.09% | 7.66% | 3.80% | 27.93% |
| 2018 | 58.86% | 6.96% | 3.89% | 27.63% |
| 2019 | 58.67% | 7.21% | 3.95% | 27.62% |
| 2020 | 54.29% | 7.13% | 3.96% | 29.39% |
| 2021 | 53.55% | 7.19% | 4.41% | 29.97% |
Make ready mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,503 |
| White | $25,823 |
| Black or African American | $24,824 |
| Asian | $26,638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,133 |
Average make ready mechanic age
See how the average age of make ready mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Make ready mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 31 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Make ready mechanic age breakdown
The average age of make ready mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the make ready mechanic population.
Make ready mechanic age breakdown
| Make Ready Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Make ready mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for make ready mechanics is high school diploma, with 53% of make ready mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Make ready mechanics by degree level
| Make ready mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Make ready mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,993 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,645 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,676 |
Make ready mechanic employment statistics
Most make ready mechanics work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where make ready mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where make ready mechanics work.
Make ready mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Make ready mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the make ready mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most make ready mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Make ready mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 87% |
| Government | 1% |
Make ready mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for make ready mechanics are professional, real estate and retail.
Make ready mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Real Estate | 15% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Make ready mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Make ready mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for make ready mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Make ready mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Make ready mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 6.97% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 4.56% |
Average make ready mechanic tenure
The average make ready mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 655 make ready mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Make ready mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Make ready mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of make ready mechanics 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 Valve Mechanic | 1.31% | 34,891 |
| Light Wheel Mechanic | 1.79% | 90,297 |
| Make Ready Mechanic | 2.20% | - |
| Aircraft Worker | 2.41% | 24,269 |
| Tire Technician | 3.57% | 110,586 |
| Bumper | 3.73% | 505 |
| Small Engine Specialist | 5.18% | 2,963 |
Similar make ready mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Valve Mechanic | 1.31% | 34,891 |
| Light Wheel Mechanic | 1.79% | 90,297 |
| Aircraft Worker | 2.41% | 24,269 |
| Tire Technician | 3.57% | 110,586 |
| Bumper | 3.73% | 505 |
| Small Engine Specialist | 5.18% | 2,963 |
Foreign languages spoken by make ready mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Make ready mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
