Mechanical contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Mechanical contractor gender statistics
9.7% of mechanical contractors are women and 90.3% of mechanical contractors are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
Mechanical contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
Mechanical contractor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,825
Female income
$72,773
Mechanical contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mechanical contractor positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of mechanical contractors are female.
Mechanical contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 2011 | 94.33% | 5.67% |
| 2012 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2013 | 93.11% | 6.89% |
| 2014 | 92.25% | 7.75% |
| 2015 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2016 | 92.54% | 7.46% |
| 2017 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2018 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2019 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2020 | 89.46% | 10.54% |
| 2021 | 90.31% | 9.69% |
Mechanical contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared mechanical contractors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Mechanical Contractor | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Mechanical contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mechanical contractors is White, which makes up 72.2% of all mechanical contractors. Comparatively, 10.3% of mechanical contractors are Asian and 9.4% of mechanical contractors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.2%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Mechanical contractor race
| Mechanical contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.2% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Mechanical contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how mechanical contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mechanical contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.43% | 3.49% | 8.19% | 7.00% |
| 2011 | 79.49% | 3.50% | 7.97% | 7.30% |
| 2012 | 79.93% | 3.72% | 7.13% | 7.63% |
| 2013 | 79.49% | 2.97% | 8.63% | 7.05% |
| 2014 | 77.52% | 3.07% | 9.74% | 8.05% |
| 2015 | 78.00% | 3.32% | 8.35% | 8.65% |
| 2016 | 76.02% | 3.52% | 9.44% | 9.24% |
| 2017 | 76.74% | 2.80% | 9.17% | 9.16% |
| 2018 | 77.53% | 3.11% | 8.80% | 8.39% |
| 2019 | 75.98% | 3.35% | 9.31% | 8.67% |
| 2020 | 72.47% | 3.06% | 10.81% | 10.03% |
| 2021 | 72.22% | 3.41% | 10.31% | 9.35% |
Mechanical contractor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino mechanical contractors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mechanical contractors have the lowest average salary at $67,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,918 |
| White | $71,760 |
| Black or African American | $67,207 |
| Asian | $71,220 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,161 |
Average mechanical contractor age
See how the average age of mechanical contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mechanical contractor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Mechanical contractor age breakdown
The average age of mechanical contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the mechanical contractor population.
Mechanical contractor age breakdown
| Mechanical Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Mechanical contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for mechanical contractors is bachelor's degree, with 43% of mechanical contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Mechanical contractors by degree level
| Mechanical contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Mechanical contractor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mechanical contractors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $88,554 annually. With a Master's degree, mechanical contractors earn a median annual income of $81,682 compared to $72,126 for mechanical contractors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,682 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,126 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,554 |
Mechanical contractor employment statistics
Most mechanical contractors work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where mechanical contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mechanical contractors work.
Mechanical contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Mechanical contractor jobs by company type
Employees with the mechanical contractor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mechanical contractors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mechanical contractor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 2% |
Mechanical contractor jobs by industry
The most common industries for mechanical contractors are construction, technology and professional.
Mechanical contractor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 15% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Mechanical contractor turnover and employment statistics
Mechanical contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mechanical contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mechanical contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mechanical contractor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average mechanical contractor tenure
The average mechanical contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,592 mechanical contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Mechanical contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Mechanical contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mechanical contractors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Testing Engineer | 3.67% | 100,815 |
| Mechanical Contractor | 4.55% | - |
| Solar Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,381 |
| System Design Engineer | 6.39% | 113,582 |
| Vibration Engineer | 7.54% | 21,285 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Similar mechanical contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Testing Engineer | 3.67% | 100,815 |
| Solar Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,381 |
| System Design Engineer | 6.39% | 113,582 |
| Vibration Engineer | 7.54% | 21,285 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by mechanical contractors
The most common foreign language among mechanical contractors is Spanish at 52.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 20.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 52.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Arabic, 8.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Other, 12.0%
Mechanical contractor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 8.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Other | 12.0% |
