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Mechanical Contractor Statistics By Gender

9.7% of mechanical contractors are women and 90.3% of mechanical contractors are men.

  • Male, 90.3%
  • Female, 9.7%

Mechanical Contractors By Gender

GenderPercentages
Male90.3%
Female9.7%

Gender Pay Gap For Mechanical Contractor

Women Earn $1.03 For Every $1 Earned By Men

male-income
Male Income
$70,825
female-income
Female Income
$72,773

Mechanical Contractor Gender Over Time

This data shows how men and women predominate in the mechanical contractor position over time.

Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Mechanical Contractor Gender By Year

YearMaleFemale
201091.92%8.08%
201194.33%5.67%
201292.68%7.32%
201393.11%6.89%
201492.25%7.75%
201591.60%8.40%
201692.54%7.46%
201791.02%8.98%
201891.50%8.50%
201991.40%8.60%
202089.46%10.54%
202190.31%9.69%

Mechanical Contractor Male to Female Ratio

We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest difference in gender.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Domestic Engineer11%89%
Mechanical Contractor90%10%
Machine Tool Designer99%1%
Refrigeration Engineer99%1%
Senior Electronics Design Engineer99%1%

Mechanical Contractor Statistics By Race

The most common ethnicity among mechanical contractors is White, which makes up 72.2% of all mechanical contractors. Comparatively, there are 10.3% of the Asian ethnicity and 9.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.

  • 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 RacePercentages
White72.2%
Asian10.3%
Hispanic or Latino9.4%
Unknown4.6%
Black or African American3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.1%

Mechanical Contractor Race And Ethnicity Over Time

Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among mechanical contractors.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Mechanical Contractor Race By Year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201079.43%3.49%8.19%7.00%
201179.49%3.50%7.97%7.30%
201279.93%3.72%7.13%7.63%
201379.49%2.97%8.63%7.05%
201477.52%3.07%9.74%8.05%
201578.00%3.32%8.35%8.65%
201676.02%3.52%9.44%9.24%
201776.74%2.80%9.17%9.16%
201877.53%3.11%8.80%8.39%
201975.98%3.35%9.31%8.67%
202072.47%3.06%10.81%10.03%
202172.22%3.41%10.31%9.35%

Mechanical Contractor Wage Gap By Race

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.
$74,000
$72,000
$70,000
$68,000
$66,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$70,918
White$71,760
Black or African American$67,207
Asian$71,220
Hispanic or Latino$73,161

Average Age of a Mechanical Contractor

We determined the average age of mechanical contractors based on ethnicity and gender.

Male
Female

Mechanical Contractor Age By Race

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Unknown3936
White4033
Black or African American4048
Asian38.534
Hispanic or Latino3926

Mechanical Contractor Age Breakdown

This chart breaks down the ages of mechanical contractor employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of mechanical contractors is 40+ years old, which represents 49% of the population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Mechanical Contractor Age

Mechanical Contractor YearsPercentages
40+ years49%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years20%

Types of Mechanical Contractor Degree Levels

The most common degree for mechanical contractors is bachelor's degree 43% of mechanical contractors earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 24% and rounding it off is high school diploma with 17%.

  • Bachelors, 43%
  • Associate, 24%
  • High School Diploma, 17%
  • Diploma, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 8%

Mechanical Contractors By Education

Mechanical Contractor DegreePercentages
Bachelors43%
Associate24%
High School Diploma17%
Diploma8%
Other Degrees8%

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Mechanical Contractor Wage Gap By Education

Mechanical contractors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $88,554 annually. With a Masters degree, mechanical contractors earn a median annual income of $81,682 compared to $72,126 for mechanical contractors with an Bachelors degree.
$93,000
$89,000
$85,000
$81,000
$77,000
$73,000
$69,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$81,682
Bachelor's Degree$72,126
Doctorate Degree$88,554

Mechanical Contractor Employment Statistics

This section highlights information about where mechanical contractors work. We found most mechanical contractors work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most mechanical contractors is the construction industry.

Company Size

We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire mechanical contractors.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Mechanical Contractor Jobs By Employer Size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees14%
100 - 500 employees24%
500 - 1,000 employees14%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees17%

The Types Of Companies Mechanical Contractor Work In

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.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Mechanical Contractor Jobs By Sector

Company TypePercentages
Education4%
Public23%
Private71%
Government2%

Top Industries Hiring Mechanical Contractors

Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ mechanical contractors. Those industries include construction, technology and professional.

Construction

Technology

Fortune 500

Professional

Transportation

Mechanical Contractor Turnover And Employment Statistics

Mechanical Contractor Unemployment Rate Over Time

The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of mechanical contractors changed.

  • Unemployment rate

Mechanical Contractor Unemployment Rate By Year

YearMechanical Contractor Unemployment Rate
20106.09%
20114.26%
20122.86%
20131.99%
20141.63%
20151.74%
20161.46%
20171.74%
20181.20%
20191.42%
20202.46%
20212.18%

The Average Number of Years That Mechanical Contractor Stay in a Job

By looking over 1,592 mechanical contractors resumes, we figured out that the average mechanical contractor enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 30%.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Mechanical Contractor Tenure

Number or YearsPercentages
Less than 1 year30%
1-2 years29%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years5%
11+ years12%

Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Mechanical Contractors with Other Job Titles

After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to mechanical contractors.

Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Technical Testing Engineer3.67%100,815
Mechanical Contractor4.55%-
Solar Energy Engineer5.25%6,381
System Design Engineer6.39%113,582
Vibration Engineer7.54%21,285
Associate Project Engineer8.92%91,862
Materials Development Engineer10.43%104,788

Mechanical Contractor LGBT Demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Technical Testing Engineer3.67%100,815
Solar Energy Engineer5.25%6,381
System Design Engineer6.39%113,582
Vibration Engineer7.54%21,285
Associate Project Engineer8.92%91,862
Materials Development Engineer10.43%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 LanguagePercentages
Spanish52.0%
Carrier20.0%
Arabic8.0%
Portuguese4.0%
Chinese4.0%
Other12.0%

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Which State Has The Most Mechanical Contractors?

By looking through more than 1,592 resumes, we found that the most popular places for mechanical contractors are Houston, TX and Baltimore, MD.

Number of Mechanical Contractors

Number Of Mechanical Contractor Jobs By State

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California1,398$94,039
2Texas575$74,505
3Florida394$69,217
4Pennsylvania363$73,001
5Massachusetts358$87,413
6New York349$84,929
7Georgia349$71,015
8Virginia346$83,146
9Washington286$109,459
10Illinois265$79,121
11Ohio261$74,677
12Wisconsin242$72,695
13Arizona237$81,283
14Minnesota214$80,351
15Maryland205$84,368
16Colorado198$83,345
17North Carolina196$72,542
18Michigan192$87,918
19Alabama182$75,635
20New Jersey179$86,297
21South Carolina144$74,280
22Missouri144$67,422
23Utah138$81,014
24Oregon131$102,408
25Connecticut117$85,523
26Indiana115$73,489
27New Hampshire102$91,009
28Tennessee92$82,001
29Kansas91$63,172
30Iowa84$65,174
31Louisiana80$73,725
32Kentucky69$68,581
33New Mexico64$76,537
34Oklahoma60$80,015
35Nebraska60$61,171
36Nevada54$81,425
37Arkansas50$58,873
38District of Columbia41$112,045
39West Virginia39$84,279
40Maine32$74,931
41North Dakota31$68,805
42Vermont30$76,865
43Mississippi29$64,248
44Idaho27$98,591
45Montana25$71,030
46Delaware24$91,618
47Rhode Island23$94,243
48Alaska19$90,114
49Wyoming19$71,276
50South Dakota19$63,442
51Hawaii11$68,290

Mechanical Contractor Demographics FAQs

How Many Mechanical Contractor Are There In The Us?

There are over 798 Mechanical Contractors in the United States.

What Percentage Of Mechanical Contractors Are Black?

3.4% of Mechanical Contractors are Black or African American

What Race Are Most Mechanical Contractors?

Most a are White, with 72.2% of Mechanical Contractors belonging to this ethnicity. 10.3% of Mechanical Contractors are Asian, 9.4% of Mechanical Contractors are Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% of Mechanical Contractors are Unknown, 3.4% of Mechanical Contractors are Black or African American, and 0.1% of Mechanical Contractors are American Indian and Alaska Native

Are Mechanical Contractor Jobs Male - Dominated?

Yes, Mechanical Contractor jobs are male - dominated. 90% of Mechanical Contractors are male, and 9% are female, so there are more male Mechanical Contractors than female Mechanical Contractors in the United States.

How Old Is The Average Mechanical Contractor?

The average Mechanical Contractor is 41 years old. 49% of Mechanical Contractors are 40+ years old or older, 31% are between the ages of 30-40 years, and 20% are between 20-30 years old

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