Operational test mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Operational test mechanic demographics by:
Operational test mechanic gender statistics
7.9% of operational test mechanics are women and 92.1% of operational test mechanics are men.
- Male, 92.1%
- Female, 7.9%
Operational test mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.1% |
| Female | 7.9% |
Operational test mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,658
Female income
$43,296
Operational test mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in operational test mechanic positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of operational test mechanics are female.
Operational test mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
| 2011 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2012 | 91.98% | 8.02% |
| 2013 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2015 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 2018 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2019 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2020 | 92.05% | 7.95% |
| 2021 | 92.11% | 7.89% |
Operational test mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared operational test mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Operational Test Mechanic | 92% | 8% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Operational test mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among operational test mechanics is White, which makes up 61.4% of all operational test mechanics. Comparatively, 16.6% of operational test mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of operational test mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Operational test mechanic race
| Operational test mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Operational test mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how operational test mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Operational test mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Operational test mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian operational test mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american operational test mechanics have the lowest average salary at $47,460.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,041 |
| White | $50,371 |
| Black or African American | $47,460 |
| Asian | $51,653 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,866 |
Average operational test mechanic age
See how the average age of operational test mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Operational test mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Operational test mechanic age breakdown
The average age of operational test mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the operational test mechanic population.
Operational test mechanic age breakdown
| Operational Test Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Operational test mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for operational test mechanics is bachelor's degree, with 50% of operational test mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Operational test mechanics by degree level
| Operational test mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Operational test mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, operational test mechanics with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,628 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, operational test mechanics earn a median annual income of $52,425 compared to $47,453 for operational test mechanics with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,628 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,138 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,425 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,453 |
Operational test mechanic employment statistics
Company size where operational test mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where operational test mechanics work.
Operational test mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 52% |
Operational test mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for operational test mechanics are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Operational test mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
Operational test mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Operational test mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for operational test mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Operational test mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Operational test mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average operational test mechanic tenure
The average operational test mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 operational test mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Operational test mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Operational test mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of operational test 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operational Test Mechanic | 4.47% | - |
| Vending Machine Operator | 4.75% | 58,357 |
| Denture Technician | 5.24% | 6,414 |
| Envelope Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,743 |
| Purifier | 8.41% | 53 |
| Woodworking Shop Hand | 8.89% | 14,926 |
| X-Ray Developer | 15.21% | 74,681 |
Similar operational test mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vending Machine Operator | 4.75% | 58,357 |
| Denture Technician | 5.24% | 6,414 |
| Envelope Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,743 |
| Purifier | 8.41% | 53 |
| Woodworking Shop Hand | 8.89% | 14,926 |
| X-Ray Developer | 15.21% | 74,681 |
Foreign languages spoken by operational test mechanics
- Vietnamese, 66.7%
- Cantonese, 33.3%
Operational test mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Vietnamese | 66.7% |
| Cantonese | 33.3% |
