Mechanical adjuster demographics and statistics in the US
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Mechanical adjuster gender statistics
7.8% of mechanical adjusters are women and 92.2% of mechanical adjusters are men.
- Male, 92.2%
- Female, 7.8%
Mechanical adjuster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.2% |
| Female | 7.8% |
Mechanical adjuster gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,196
Female income
$40,445
Mechanical adjuster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mechanical adjuster positions over time. Currently, 7.8% of mechanical adjusters are female.
Mechanical adjuster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
| 2011 | 91.77% | 8.23% |
| 2012 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2013 | 91.66% | 8.34% |
| 2014 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2015 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2016 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2017 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 90.90% | 9.10% |
| 2019 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2020 | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 2021 | 92.16% | 7.84% |
Mechanical adjuster related jobs gender ratio
We compared mechanical adjusters 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% |
| Mechanical Adjuster | 92% | 8% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Mechanical adjuster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mechanical adjusters is White, which makes up 72.3% of all mechanical adjusters. Comparatively, 11.6% of mechanical adjusters are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of mechanical adjusters are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Mechanical adjuster race
| Mechanical adjuster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Mechanical adjuster race and ethnicity over time
See how mechanical adjuster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mechanical adjuster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.92% | 7.16% | 3.15% | 9.64% |
| 2011 | 77.50% | 7.34% | 3.51% | 9.50% |
| 2012 | 77.31% | 6.95% | 3.49% | 10.00% |
| 2013 | 77.73% | 6.96% | 3.33% | 9.65% |
| 2014 | 76.99% | 7.12% | 3.69% | 10.08% |
| 2015 | 77.31% | 6.36% | 3.58% | 10.77% |
| 2016 | 75.81% | 6.67% | 3.58% | 11.27% |
| 2017 | 75.61% | 7.06% | 3.96% | 10.98% |
| 2018 | 75.92% | 6.83% | 3.78% | 11.45% |
| 2019 | 77.10% | 6.06% | 4.02% | 10.72% |
| 2020 | 75.18% | 6.02% | 3.67% | 10.86% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 6.95% | 3.90% | 11.62% |
Mechanical adjuster wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown mechanical adjusters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mechanical adjusters have the lowest average salary at $40,235.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,587 |
| White | $41,468 |
| Black or African American | $40,235 |
| Asian | $41,491 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,216 |
Average mechanical adjuster age
See how the average age of mechanical adjusters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mechanical adjuster age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 49 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | |
| White | 50 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Mechanical adjuster age breakdown
The average age of mechanical adjusters is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the mechanical adjuster population.
Mechanical adjuster age breakdown
| Mechanical Adjuster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Mechanical adjuster educational attainment
The most common degree for mechanical adjusters is associate degree, with 31% of mechanical adjusters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 16%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Mechanical adjusters by degree level
| Mechanical adjuster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Mechanical adjuster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mechanical adjusters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,470 annually. With a Associate degree, mechanical adjusters earn a median annual income of $42,185 compared to $40,682 for mechanical adjusters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,682 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,470 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,185 |
Mechanical adjuster employment statistics
Company size where mechanical adjusters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mechanical adjusters work.
Mechanical adjuster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Mechanical adjuster jobs by industry
The most common industries for mechanical adjusters are manufacturing, transportation and technology.
Mechanical adjuster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Transportation | 19% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Media | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
Mechanical adjuster turnover and employment statistics
Mechanical adjuster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mechanical adjusters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mechanical adjuster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mechanical adjuster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.40% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 3.05% |
Average mechanical adjuster tenure
The average mechanical adjuster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 174 mechanical adjusters resumes in Zippia's database.
Mechanical adjuster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Mechanical adjuster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mechanical adjusters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Specialist | 1.73% | 1,669 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Mechanical Adjuster | 2.48% | - |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Winder Helper | 3.67% | 13,524 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Time Piece Repairer | 8.86% | 3,720 |
Similar mechanical adjuster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Specialist | 1.73% | 1,669 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Winder Helper | 3.67% | 13,524 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Time Piece Repairer | 8.86% | 3,720 |
Foreign languages spoken by mechanical adjusters
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 33.3%
Mechanical adjuster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 33.3% |