Marine diesel mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine diesel mechanic gender statistics
6.7% of marine diesel mechanics are women and 93.3% of marine diesel mechanics are men.
- Male, 93.3%
- Female, 6.7%
Marine diesel mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.3% |
| Female | 6.7% |
Marine diesel mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,852
Female income
$44,904
Marine diesel mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine diesel mechanic positions over time. Currently, 6.7% of marine diesel mechanics are female.
Marine diesel mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.66% | 8.34% |
| 2011 | 95.13% | 4.87% |
| 2012 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2013 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2014 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2015 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2016 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2017 | 91.33% | 8.67% |
| 2018 | 91.29% | 8.71% |
| 2019 | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 2020 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
Marine diesel mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine diesel 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% |
| Marine Diesel Mechanic | 93% | 7% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Marine diesel mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine diesel mechanics is White, which makes up 67.7% of all marine diesel mechanics. Comparatively, 14.4% of marine diesel mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of marine diesel mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Marine diesel mechanic race
| Marine diesel mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Marine diesel mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how marine diesel mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine diesel mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.34% | 10.22% | 1.85% | 11.02% |
| 2011 | 74.23% | 10.66% | 1.94% | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 72.59% | 10.34% | 2.02% | 12.74% |
| 2013 | 71.52% | 10.67% | 2.04% | 13.42% |
| 2014 | 72.87% | 10.26% | 2.31% | 12.55% |
| 2015 | 72.37% | 9.71% | 1.98% | 13.38% |
| 2016 | 71.64% | 10.58% | 2.16% | 13.27% |
| 2017 | 71.13% | 8.97% | 1.88% | 14.87% |
| 2018 | 71.73% | 9.18% | 2.45% | 14.25% |
| 2019 | 73.28% | 8.75% | 1.91% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 69.67% | 8.83% | 2.52% | 13.53% |
| 2021 | 67.67% | 9.30% | 2.50% | 14.43% |
Marine diesel mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian marine diesel mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown marine diesel mechanics have the lowest average salary at $45,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,982 |
| White | $47,133 |
| Black or African American | $46,225 |
| Asian | $48,859 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,123 |
Average marine diesel mechanic age
See how the average age of marine diesel mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Marine diesel mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 44.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 42 | 32 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Marine diesel mechanic age breakdown
The average age of marine diesel mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the marine diesel mechanic population.
Marine diesel mechanic age breakdown
| Marine Diesel Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Marine diesel mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for marine diesel mechanics is high school diploma, with 40% of marine diesel mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Marine diesel mechanics by degree level
| Marine diesel mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Marine diesel mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine diesel mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,376 annually. With a Associate degree, marine diesel mechanics earn a median annual income of $48,245 compared to $45,905 for marine diesel mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,905 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,376 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,245 |
Marine diesel mechanic employment statistics
Most marine diesel mechanics work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where marine diesel mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine diesel mechanics work.
Marine diesel mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Marine diesel mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the marine diesel mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marine diesel mechanics prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Marine diesel mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 12% |
Marine diesel mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for marine diesel mechanics are professional, manufacturing and government.
Marine diesel mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 29% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Government | 11% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Marine diesel mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Marine diesel mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine diesel mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine diesel mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine diesel mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 6.26% |
| 2012 | 4.53% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.67% |
| 2018 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 2.58% |
Average marine diesel mechanic tenure
The average marine diesel mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 marine diesel mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine diesel mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Marine diesel mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine diesel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 47,597 |
| Marine Diesel Mechanic | 1.79% | - |
| Chassis Wirer | 2.20% | 148 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Instructor | 2.41% | 79,201 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Auto Body Worker | 3.73% | 27,162 |
| Engine Repairer, Production | 5.18% | 56,884 |
Similar marine diesel mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 47,597 |
| Chassis Wirer | 2.20% | 148 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Instructor | 2.41% | 79,201 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Auto Body Worker | 3.73% | 27,162 |
| Engine Repairer, Production | 5.18% | 56,884 |