Marine engine mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine engine mechanic gender statistics
1.6% of marine engine mechanics are women and 98.4% of marine engine mechanics are men.
- Male, 98.4%
- Female, 1.6%
Marine engine mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.4% |
| Female | 1.6% |
Marine engine mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,102
Female income
$43,589
Marine engine mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine engine mechanic positions over time. Currently, 1.6% of marine engine mechanics are female.
Marine engine mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2011 | 98.84% | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 98.88% | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 99.10% | 0.90% |
| 2014 | 98.78% | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 99.01% | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 98.63% | 1.37% |
| 2017 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 98.32% | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 98.22% | 1.78% |
| 2021 | 98.39% | 1.61% |
Marine engine mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine engine 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 Engine Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Marine engine mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine engine mechanics is White, which makes up 64.7% of all marine engine mechanics. Comparatively, 18.4% of marine engine mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of marine engine mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Marine engine mechanic race
| Marine engine mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Marine engine mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how marine engine mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine engine mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.35% | 9.33% | 1.77% | 15.02% |
| 2011 | 71.24% | 9.77% | 1.86% | 15.06% |
| 2012 | 69.60% | 9.45% | 1.94% | 16.74% |
| 2013 | 68.53% | 9.78% | 1.95% | 17.42% |
| 2014 | 69.88% | 9.37% | 2.23% | 16.55% |
| 2015 | 69.38% | 8.82% | 1.90% | 17.38% |
| 2016 | 68.64% | 9.69% | 2.08% | 17.27% |
| 2017 | 68.14% | 8.08% | 1.80% | 18.87% |
| 2018 | 68.74% | 8.29% | 2.37% | 18.25% |
| 2019 | 70.29% | 7.86% | 1.83% | 17.20% |
| 2020 | 66.68% | 7.94% | 2.44% | 17.53% |
| 2021 | 64.68% | 8.41% | 2.42% | 18.44% |
Marine engine mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian marine engine mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown marine engine mechanics have the lowest average salary at $45,519.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,519 |
| White | $47,619 |
| Black or African American | $45,958 |
| Asian | $50,849 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,773 |
Average marine engine mechanic age
See how the average age of marine engine mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Marine engine 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 engine mechanic age breakdown
The average age of marine engine mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the marine engine mechanic population.
Marine engine mechanic age breakdown
| Marine Engine Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Marine engine mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for marine engine mechanics is bachelor's degree, with 67% of marine engine mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 11% and diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Diploma, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Marine engine mechanics by degree level
| Marine engine mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Marine engine mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine engine mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,935 annually. With a Associate degree, marine engine mechanics earn a median annual income of $49,688 compared to $45,379 for marine engine mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,379 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,935 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,688 |
Marine engine mechanic employment statistics
Most marine engine mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where marine engine mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine engine mechanics work.
Marine engine mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Marine engine mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the marine engine mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marine engine mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Marine engine mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 14% |
Marine engine mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for marine engine mechanics are manufacturing, transportation and government.
Marine engine mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Government | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Education | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
Marine engine mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Marine engine mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine engine mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine engine mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine engine 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 engine mechanic tenure
The average marine engine mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 marine engine mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine engine mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 27% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Marine engine mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine engine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 48,461 |
| Marine Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | - |
| Automotive Technician | 2.20% | 142,840 |
| Aircraft Restorer | 2.41% | 2,967 |
| Green Tire Inspector | 3.57% | 20,487 |
| Refinish Technician | 3.73% | 28,813 |
| Small Engine Specialist | 5.18% | 2,963 |
Similar marine engine mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 48,461 |
| Automotive Technician | 2.20% | 142,840 |
| Aircraft Restorer | 2.41% | 2,967 |
| Green Tire Inspector | 3.57% | 20,487 |
| Refinish Technician | 3.73% | 28,813 |
| Small Engine Specialist | 5.18% | 2,963 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine engine mechanics
- Korean, 100.0%
Marine engine mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 100.0% |