Mechanical expert demographics and statistics in the US
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Mechanical expert gender statistics
14.8% of mechanical experts are women and 85.2% of mechanical experts are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 14.8%
Mechanical expert gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.2% |
| Female | 14.8% |
Mechanical expert gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,532
Female income
$87,127
Mechanical expert gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mechanical expert positions over time. Currently, 14.8% of mechanical experts are female.
Mechanical expert gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.53% | 12.47% |
| 2011 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2012 | 88.65% | 11.35% |
| 2013 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2014 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
| 2015 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2016 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2017 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2018 | 86.90% | 13.10% |
| 2019 | 86.77% | 13.23% |
| 2020 | 83.96% | 16.04% |
| 2021 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
Mechanical expert related jobs gender ratio
We compared mechanical experts 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 Expert | 85% | 15% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Mechanical expert demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mechanical experts is White, which makes up 72.4% of all mechanical experts. Comparatively, 10.4% of mechanical experts are Asian and 9.2% of mechanical experts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.4%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, -0.0%
Mechanical expert race
| Mechanical expert race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | -0.0% |
Mechanical expert race and ethnicity over time
See how mechanical expert racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mechanical expert race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.62% | 3.45% | 8.25% | 6.81% |
| 2011 | 79.68% | 3.45% | 8.03% | 7.11% |
| 2012 | 80.12% | 3.68% | 7.19% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 79.68% | 2.93% | 8.68% | 6.86% |
| 2014 | 77.71% | 3.03% | 9.80% | 7.86% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 3.28% | 8.41% | 8.45% |
| 2016 | 76.21% | 3.47% | 9.50% | 9.04% |
| 2017 | 76.93% | 2.76% | 9.22% | 8.97% |
| 2018 | 77.72% | 3.07% | 8.86% | 8.20% |
| 2019 | 76.17% | 3.31% | 9.37% | 8.48% |
| 2020 | 72.66% | 3.02% | 10.87% | 9.84% |
| 2021 | 72.41% | 3.37% | 10.37% | 9.16% |
Mechanical expert wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino mechanical experts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mechanical experts have the lowest average salary at $79,735.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,656 |
| White | $85,777 |
| Black or African American | $79,735 |
| Asian | $85,057 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,645 |
Average mechanical expert age
See how the average age of mechanical experts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mechanical expert 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 expert age breakdown
The average age of mechanical experts is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the mechanical expert population.
Mechanical expert age breakdown
| Mechanical Expert Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Mechanical expert educational attainment
The most common degree for mechanical experts is bachelor's degree, with 43% of mechanical experts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 26%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Mechanical experts by degree level
| Mechanical expert degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Mechanical expert wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mechanical experts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $108,427 annually. With a Master's degree, mechanical experts earn a median annual income of $99,094 compared to $86,264 for mechanical experts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,094 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,264 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,427 |
Mechanical expert employment statistics
Company size where mechanical experts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mechanical experts work.
Mechanical expert jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Mechanical expert jobs by company type
Employees with the mechanical expert job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mechanical experts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mechanical expert jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 14% |
Mechanical expert turnover and employment statistics
Mechanical expert unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mechanical experts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mechanical expert unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mechanical expert 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 expert tenure
The average mechanical expert stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 mechanical experts resumes in Zippia's database.
Mechanical expert tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Mechanical expert LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mechanical experts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Photogrammetrist | 3.67% | 34,192 |
| Mechanical Expert | 4.55% | - |
| Seismic Engineer | 5.25% | 8,242 |
| Lighting Engineer | 6.39% | 38,070 |
| Aerodynamicist | 7.54% | 1,320 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Similar mechanical expert jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Photogrammetrist | 3.67% | 34,192 |
| Seismic Engineer | 5.25% | 8,242 |
| Lighting Engineer | 6.39% | 38,070 |
| Aerodynamicist | 7.54% | 1,320 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Foreign languages spoken by mechanical experts
The most common foreign language among mechanical experts is Italian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Italian, 33.3%
- Carrier, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Mechanical expert languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 33.3% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |