Mechanist demographics and statistics in the US
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Mechanist gender statistics
5.6% of mechanists are women and 94.4% of mechanists are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Mechanist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Mechanist gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,610
Female income
$31,483
Mechanist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mechanist positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of mechanists are female.
Mechanist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2011 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2013 | 95.19% | 4.81% |
| 2014 | 95.06% | 4.94% |
| 2015 | 95.57% | 4.43% |
| 2016 | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| 2017 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2019 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2020 | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
Mechanist related jobs gender ratio
We compared mechanists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Mechanist | 94% | 6% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Mechanist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mechanists is White, which makes up 70.7% of all mechanists. Comparatively, 14.7% of mechanists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of mechanists are Asian.
- White, 70.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Mechanist race
| Mechanist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Mechanist race and ethnicity over time
See how mechanist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mechanist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.92% | 5.44% | 4.83% | 13.10% |
| 2011 | 73.23% | 6.05% | 4.66% | 13.85% |
| 2012 | 74.60% | 5.75% | 4.80% | 13.36% |
| 2013 | 73.87% | 6.12% | 5.28% | 12.92% |
| 2014 | 75.41% | 4.95% | 4.26% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 74.18% | 5.27% | 5.21% | 13.37% |
| 2016 | 74.06% | 5.01% | 5.20% | 14.13% |
| 2017 | 73.93% | 5.05% | 4.83% | 14.41% |
| 2018 | 74.72% | 4.77% | 5.12% | 13.66% |
| 2019 | 74.31% | 4.61% | 5.18% | 14.08% |
| 2020 | 71.09% | 5.80% | 5.12% | 13.63% |
| 2021 | 70.67% | 4.04% | 6.37% | 14.67% |
Mechanist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,766 |
| White | $36,732 |
| Black or African American | $34,002 |
| Asian | $37,820 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,892 |
Average mechanist age
See how the average age of mechanists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Mechanist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Mechanist age breakdown
The average age of mechanists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the mechanist population.
Mechanist age breakdown
| Mechanist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Mechanist educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Mechanists by degree level
| Mechanist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Mechanist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,661 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,448 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,033 |
Mechanist employment statistics
Company size where mechanists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mechanists work.
Mechanist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Mechanist jobs by industry
The most common industries for mechanists are energy, technology and manufacturing.
Mechanist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 15% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Media | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
Mechanist turnover and employment statistics
Mechanist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mechanists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mechanist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mechanist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 6.29% |
| 2012 | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average mechanist tenure
The average mechanist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 mechanists resumes in Zippia's database.
Mechanist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Mechanist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mechanists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Master Welder | 2.57% | 15,419 |
| Metal Die Finisher | 2.99% | 5,623 |
| Lead Die Molder | 3.20% | 2,650 |
| Mechanist | 3.26% | - |
| Sheet Roller Operator | 3.27% | 28,396 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Burr Bench Hand | 6.48% | 4,545 |
Similar mechanist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Master Welder | 2.57% | 15,419 |
| Metal Die Finisher | 2.99% | 5,623 |
| Lead Die Molder | 3.20% | 2,650 |
| Sheet Roller Operator | 3.27% | 28,396 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Burr Bench Hand | 6.48% | 4,545 |
Foreign languages spoken by mechanists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Mechanist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |