Municipal maintenance worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Municipal maintenance worker gender statistics
10.3% of municipal maintenance workers are women and 89.7% of municipal maintenance workers are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
Municipal maintenance worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
Municipal maintenance worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,432
Female income
$40,457
Municipal maintenance worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in municipal maintenance worker positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of municipal maintenance workers are female.
Municipal maintenance worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2011 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
| 2013 | 95.60% | 4.40% |
| 2014 | 93.79% | 6.21% |
| 2015 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2016 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2017 | 88.73% | 11.27% |
| 2018 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2019 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2020 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
Municipal maintenance worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared municipal maintenance workers 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% |
| Municipal Maintenance Worker | 90% | 10% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Female
100%
75%
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25%
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100%
Municipal maintenance worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among municipal maintenance workers is White, which makes up 70.1% of all municipal maintenance workers. Comparatively, 12.1% of municipal maintenance workers are Black or African American and 8.5% of municipal maintenance workers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.1%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%
Municipal maintenance worker race
| Municipal maintenance worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.5% |
Municipal maintenance worker race and ethnicity over time
See how municipal maintenance worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Municipal maintenance worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.26% | 12.66% | 2.61% | 8.23% |
| 2011 | 72.14% | 12.49% | 1.15% | 11.26% |
| 2012 | 74.34% | 12.91% | 1.40% | 9.30% |
| 2013 | 75.02% | 14.15% | 2.13% | 6.11% |
| 2014 | 74.94% | 9.38% | 0.89% | 12.32% |
| 2015 | 76.67% | 10.19% | 1.33% | 9.51% |
| 2016 | 75.13% | 12.81% | 3.13% | 5.87% |
| 2017 | 75.39% | 8.76% | 2.18% | 10.98% |
| 2018 | 79.01% | 10.97% | 3.74% | 4.69% |
| 2019 | 75.05% | 11.67% | 1.37% | 10.85% |
| 2020 | 70.59% | 10.95% | 0.99% | 10.34% |
| 2021 | 70.14% | 12.13% | 2.66% | 8.52% |
Municipal maintenance worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown municipal maintenance workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american municipal maintenance workers have the lowest average salary at $40,503.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,522 |
| White | $44,342 |
| Black or African American | $40,503 |
| Asian | $44,394 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,534 |
Average municipal maintenance worker age
See how the average age of municipal maintenance workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Municipal maintenance worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 |
Municipal maintenance worker age breakdown
The average age of municipal maintenance workers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the municipal maintenance worker population.
Municipal maintenance worker age breakdown
| Municipal Maintenance Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Municipal maintenance worker educational attainment
The most common degree for municipal maintenance workers is high school diploma, with 36% of municipal maintenance workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Municipal maintenance workers by degree level
| Municipal maintenance worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Municipal maintenance worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, municipal maintenance workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,212 annually. With a Associate degree, municipal maintenance workers earn a median annual income of $46,300 compared to $42,132 for municipal maintenance workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,132 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,212 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,300 |
Municipal maintenance worker employment statistics
Company size where municipal maintenance workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where municipal maintenance workers work.
Municipal maintenance worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Municipal maintenance worker turnover and employment statistics
Municipal maintenance worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for municipal maintenance workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Municipal maintenance worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Municipal maintenance worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.36% |
| 2011 | 7.17% |
| 2012 | 6.75% |
| 2013 | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 4.36% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 2.59% |
| 2021 | 5.24% |
Average municipal maintenance worker tenure
The average municipal maintenance worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 municipal maintenance workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Municipal maintenance worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Municipal maintenance worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of municipal maintenance workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Installer | 1.73% | 15,333 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Car Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 52,470 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Municipal Maintenance Worker | 5.96% | - |
| Repairing Calibrator | 8.86% | 25 |
Similar municipal maintenance worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Installer | 1.73% | 15,333 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Car Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 52,470 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Repairing Calibrator | 8.86% | 25 |