Missile mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Missile mechanic gender statistics
13.3% of missile mechanics are women and 86.7% of missile mechanics are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Missile mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Missile mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,713
Female income
$47,759
Missile mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in missile mechanic positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of missile mechanics are female.
Missile mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.74% | 14.26% |
| 2011 | 88.84% | 11.16% |
| 2012 | 86.94% | 13.06% |
| 2013 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2014 | 85.56% | 14.44% |
| 2015 | 85.60% | 14.40% |
| 2016 | 84.88% | 15.12% |
| 2017 | 87.53% | 12.47% |
| 2018 | 87.22% | 12.78% |
| 2019 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2020 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2021 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
Missile mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared missile mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Missile Mechanic | 87% | 13% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Missile mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among missile mechanics is White, which makes up 64.4% of all missile mechanics. Comparatively, 17.7% of missile mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of missile mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Missile mechanic race
| Missile mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Missile mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how missile mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Missile mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.46% | 6.41% | 4.10% | 11.61% |
| 2011 | 72.99% | 7.86% | 4.43% | 11.94% |
| 2012 | 70.89% | 8.19% | 4.16% | 13.90% |
| 2013 | 73.16% | 6.80% | 5.37% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 73.36% | 7.14% | 5.27% | 11.31% |
| 2015 | 71.18% | 7.37% | 4.53% | 14.02% |
| 2016 | 73.45% | 7.78% | 4.04% | 11.63% |
| 2017 | 71.09% | 6.75% | 5.54% | 12.99% |
| 2018 | 72.80% | 7.27% | 4.70% | 12.76% |
| 2019 | 73.44% | 5.59% | 5.54% | 12.28% |
| 2020 | 68.29% | 6.74% | 6.11% | 12.80% |
| 2021 | 64.42% | 6.88% | 5.56% | 17.71% |
Missile mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,553 |
| White | $56,766 |
| Black or African American | $53,389 |
| Asian | $55,697 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,252 |
Average missile mechanic age
See how the average age of missile mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Missile mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 29 |
| White | 40 | 30 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Missile mechanic age breakdown
The average age of missile mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the missile mechanic population.
Missile mechanic age breakdown
| Missile Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Missile mechanic educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 27%
Missile mechanics by degree level
| Missile mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 27% |
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Missile mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,458 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,540 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,496 |
Missile mechanic employment statistics
Missile mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the missile mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most missile mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Missile mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 22% |
Missile mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Missile mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for missile mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Missile mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Missile mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 3.67% |
| 2013 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 3.78% |
| 2015 | 2.98% |
| 2016 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 2.03% |
Average missile mechanic tenure
The average missile mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 46 missile mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Missile mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 47% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Missile mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of missile mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Repairman | 1.31% | 6,327 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 1.79% | 85,684 |
| Automotive Brake Technician | 2.20% | 79,582 |
| Missile Mechanic | 2.41% | - |
| Automotive Tire Worker | 3.57% | 56,455 |
| Auto Body Repairer | 3.73% | 11,365 |
| Certified Marine Mechanic | 5.18% | 78,343 |
Similar missile mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Repairman | 1.31% | 6,327 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 1.79% | 85,684 |
| Automotive Brake Technician | 2.20% | 79,582 |
| Automotive Tire Worker | 3.57% | 56,455 |
| Auto Body Repairer | 3.73% | 11,365 |
| Certified Marine Mechanic | 5.18% | 78,343 |
Foreign languages spoken by missile mechanics
The most common foreign language among missile mechanics is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 33.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Arabic, 33.3%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Missile mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |