Oil burner mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil burner mechanic demographics by:
Oil burner mechanic gender statistics
4.0% of oil burner mechanics are women and 96.0% of oil burner mechanics are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Oil burner mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Oil burner mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,577
Female income
$55,916
Oil burner mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil burner mechanic positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of oil burner mechanics are female.
Oil burner mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2011 | 98.20% | 1.80% |
| 2012 | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 2013 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2015 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2016 | 97.55% | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2018 | 96.09% | 3.91% |
| 2019 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| 2020 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2021 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
Oil burner mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil burner mechanics 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% |
| Oil Burner Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Oil burner mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil burner mechanics is White, which makes up 63.4% of all oil burner mechanics. Comparatively, 21.3% of oil burner mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of oil burner mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Oil burner mechanic race
| Oil burner mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Oil burner mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how oil burner mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil burner mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.32% | 8.28% | 2.61% | 16.53% |
| 2011 | 71.65% | 7.57% | 1.86% | 16.81% |
| 2012 | 69.92% | 9.03% | 2.30% | 16.72% |
| 2013 | 70.24% | 8.52% | 2.37% | 17.13% |
| 2014 | 69.31% | 8.39% | 2.36% | 18.29% |
| 2015 | 68.64% | 7.88% | 2.10% | 18.75% |
| 2016 | 67.97% | 8.47% | 2.15% | 19.06% |
| 2017 | 66.95% | 7.66% | 2.33% | 20.47% |
| 2018 | 66.91% | 8.38% | 2.00% | 20.34% |
| 2019 | 68.02% | 7.58% | 2.39% | 19.31% |
| 2020 | 64.24% | 8.29% | 2.91% | 19.90% |
| 2021 | 63.37% | 7.87% | 2.60% | 21.26% |
Oil burner mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white oil burner mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american oil burner mechanics have the lowest average salary at $60,979.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,150 |
| White | $71,539 |
| Black or African American | $60,979 |
| Asian | $66,723 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,048 |
Average oil burner mechanic age
See how the average age of oil burner mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Oil burner mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 40.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
| White | 39 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 |
Oil burner mechanic age breakdown
The average age of oil burner mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the oil burner mechanic population.
Oil burner mechanic age breakdown
| Oil Burner Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Oil burner mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for oil burner mechanics is high school diploma, with 53% of oil burner mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Oil burner mechanics by degree level
| Oil burner mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Oil burner mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil burner mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $72,287 annually. With a Associate degree, oil burner mechanics earn a median annual income of $71,737 compared to $65,970 for oil burner mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,970 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,287 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,737 |
Oil burner mechanic employment statistics
Most oil burner mechanics work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where oil burner mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil burner mechanics work.
Oil burner mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Oil burner mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the oil burner mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most oil burner mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Oil burner mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 3% |
Oil burner mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for oil burner mechanics are construction, manufacturing and automotive.
Oil burner mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Oil burner mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Oil burner mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil burner mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil burner mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil burner mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 7.80% |
| 2013 | 5.99% |
| 2014 | 3.99% |
| 2015 | 4.74% |
| 2016 | 2.85% |
| 2017 | 3.23% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 3.03% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average oil burner mechanic tenure
The average oil burner mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 240 oil burner mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil burner mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Oil burner mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil burner 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Burner Mechanic | 1.73% | - |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Instrument Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 19,548 |
| Window Air Conditioner Installer | 3.71% | 21,137 |
| Line Technician | 3.93% | 152,694 |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Similar oil burner mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Instrument Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 19,548 |
| Window Air Conditioner Installer | 3.71% | 21,137 |
| Line Technician | 3.93% | 152,694 |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil burner mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Oil burner mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |