Mechanical handyman demographics and statistics in the US
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Mechanical handyman gender statistics
1.2% of mechanical handymen are women and 98.8% of mechanical handymen are men.
- Male, 98.8%
- Female, 1.2%
Mechanical handyman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.8% |
| Female | 1.2% |
Mechanical handyman gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,851
Female income
$43,234
Mechanical handyman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mechanical handyman positions over time. Currently, 1.2% of mechanical handymen are female.
Mechanical handyman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.30% | 0.70% |
| 2011 | 99.24% | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 99.07% | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 99.02% | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 99.21% | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 99.03% | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 99.28% | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 99.01% | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 99.02% | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 98.71% | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 98.90% | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 98.84% | 1.16% |
Mechanical handyman related jobs gender ratio
We compared mechanical handymen 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 Handyman | 99% | 1% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Mechanical handyman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mechanical handymen is White, which makes up 59.0% of all mechanical handymen. Comparatively, 22.2% of mechanical handymen are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of mechanical handymen are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.2%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Mechanical handyman race
| Mechanical handyman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Mechanical handyman race and ethnicity over time
See how mechanical handyman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mechanical handyman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.21% | 10.08% | 2.99% | 19.38% |
| 2011 | 64.54% | 10.07% | 3.07% | 19.56% |
| 2012 | 64.52% | 9.52% | 3.32% | 19.93% |
| 2013 | 65.52% | 9.14% | 3.11% | 19.66% |
| 2014 | 65.96% | 8.73% | 3.22% | 19.60% |
| 2015 | 65.06% | 9.10% | 2.98% | 20.37% |
| 2016 | 64.12% | 8.38% | 3.23% | 21.23% |
| 2017 | 65.29% | 8.83% | 3.03% | 20.44% |
| 2018 | 65.03% | 8.63% | 3.28% | 20.59% |
| 2019 | 63.72% | 8.58% | 3.79% | 21.09% |
| 2020 | 60.15% | 9.15% | 3.24% | 22.26% |
| 2021 | 59.01% | 9.20% | 4.28% | 22.18% |
Mechanical handyman wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,987 |
| White | $50,728 |
| Black or African American | $45,160 |
| Asian | $49,306 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,296 |
Average mechanical handyman age
See how the average age of mechanical handymen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Mechanical handyman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Mechanical handyman age breakdown
The average age of mechanical handymen is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the mechanical handyman population.
Mechanical handyman age breakdown
| Mechanical Handyman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Mechanical handyman educational attainment
The most common degree for mechanical handymen is high school diploma, with 34% of mechanical handymen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Mechanical handymen by degree level
| Mechanical handyman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Mechanical handyman wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,855 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,511 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,298 |
Mechanical handyman employment statistics
Most mechanical handymen work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where mechanical handymen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mechanical handymen work.
Mechanical handyman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
Mechanical handyman jobs by company type
Employees with the mechanical handyman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mechanical handymen prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Mechanical handyman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 8% |
Mechanical handyman jobs by industry
The most common industries for mechanical handymen are professional, retail and transportation.
Mechanical handyman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Mechanical handyman turnover and employment statistics
Mechanical handyman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mechanical handymen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mechanical handyman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mechanical handyman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average mechanical handyman tenure
The average mechanical handyman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 mechanical handymen resumes in Zippia's database.
Mechanical handyman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Mechanical handyman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mechanical handymen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Specialist | 1.73% | 1,637 |
| Precision Millwright | 2.00% | 1,597 |
| Mechanical Handyman | 2.21% | - |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Watch Repairer | 8.86% | 3,788 |
Similar mechanical handyman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Specialist | 1.73% | 1,637 |
| Precision Millwright | 2.00% | 1,597 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Watch Repairer | 8.86% | 3,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by mechanical handymen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Mechanical handyman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |