Marine diesel technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine diesel technician gender statistics
2.6% of marine diesel technicians are women and 97.4% of marine diesel technicians are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Marine diesel technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Marine diesel technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,638
Female income
$49,575
Marine diesel technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine diesel technician positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of marine diesel technicians are female.
Marine diesel technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2011 | 98.15% | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 98.22% | 1.78% |
| 2013 | 98.57% | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2016 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2017 | 96.62% | 3.38% |
| 2018 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2019 | 97.33% | 2.67% |
| 2020 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2021 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
Marine diesel technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine diesel technicians 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 Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Marine diesel technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine diesel technicians is White, which makes up 72.7% of all marine diesel technicians. Comparatively, 13.8% of marine diesel technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of marine diesel technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 72.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Marine diesel technician race
| Marine diesel technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Marine diesel technician race and ethnicity over time
See how marine diesel technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine diesel technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.37% | 6.39% | 1.49% | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 79.27% | 6.82% | 1.59% | 10.38% |
| 2012 | 77.62% | 6.50% | 1.67% | 12.06% |
| 2013 | 76.55% | 6.84% | 1.68% | 12.75% |
| 2014 | 77.90% | 6.43% | 1.95% | 11.88% |
| 2015 | 77.40% | 5.87% | 1.63% | 12.71% |
| 2016 | 76.67% | 6.75% | 1.80% | 12.60% |
| 2017 | 76.16% | 5.14% | 1.53% | 14.20% |
| 2018 | 76.76% | 5.35% | 2.10% | 13.58% |
| 2019 | 78.31% | 4.92% | 1.56% | 12.52% |
| 2020 | 74.70% | 5.00% | 2.16% | 12.86% |
| 2021 | 72.70% | 5.46% | 2.14% | 13.76% |
Marine diesel technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian marine diesel technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown marine diesel technicians have the lowest average salary at $50,717.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,717 |
| White | $51,935 |
| Black or African American | $50,974 |
| Asian | $53,758 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,866 |
Average marine diesel technician age
See how the average age of marine diesel technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Marine diesel technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of marine diesel technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the marine diesel technician population.
Marine diesel technician age breakdown
| Marine Diesel Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Marine diesel technician educational attainment
The most common degree for marine diesel technicians is bachelor's degree, with 33% of marine diesel technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 20%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Marine diesel technicians by degree level
| Marine diesel technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Marine diesel technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine diesel technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,248 annually. With a Associate degree, marine diesel technicians earn a median annual income of $53,109 compared to $50,635 for marine diesel technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,635 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,248 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,109 |
Marine diesel technician employment statistics
Company size where marine diesel technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine diesel technicians work.
Marine diesel technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Marine diesel technician turnover and employment statistics
Marine diesel technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine diesel technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine diesel technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine diesel technician 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 technician tenure
The average marine diesel technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 marine diesel technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine diesel technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Marine diesel technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine diesel technicians 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 |
| Marine Diesel Technician | 1.79% | - |
| Oil Burner Technician | 2.20% | 69,264 |
| Marine Propulsion Technician | 2.41% | 35,449 |
| Recreational Vehicle Technician | 3.57% | 38,832 |
| Body And Frame Technician | 3.73% | 10,165 |
| Small Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,857 |
Similar marine diesel technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Valve Mechanic | 1.31% | 34,891 |
| Oil Burner Technician | 2.20% | 69,264 |
| Marine Propulsion Technician | 2.41% | 35,449 |
| Recreational Vehicle Technician | 3.57% | 38,832 |
| Body And Frame Technician | 3.73% | 10,165 |
| Small Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,857 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine diesel technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Marine diesel technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |