Outdoor power equipment mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Outdoor power equipment mechanic demographics by:
Outdoor power equipment mechanic gender statistics
4.3% of outdoor power equipment mechanics are women and 95.7% of outdoor power equipment mechanics are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Outdoor power equipment mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Outdoor power equipment mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,942
Female income
$42,238
Outdoor power equipment mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outdoor power equipment mechanic positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of outdoor power equipment mechanics are female.
Outdoor power equipment mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2011 | 98.84% | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 98.35% | 1.65% |
| 2013 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2014 | 98.95% | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 97.60% | 2.40% |
| 2016 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2017 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2018 | 99.37% | 0.63% |
| 2019 | 99.46% | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2021 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
Outdoor power equipment mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared outdoor power equipment 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% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Outdoor power equipment mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outdoor power equipment mechanics is White, which makes up 81.8% of all outdoor power equipment mechanics. Comparatively, 9.1% of outdoor power equipment mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of outdoor power equipment mechanics are Unknown.
- White, 81.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
- Asian, 0.6%
Outdoor power equipment mechanic race
| Outdoor power equipment mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Outdoor power equipment mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how outdoor power equipment mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outdoor power equipment mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.95% | 3.58% | 1.30% | 5.37% |
| 2011 | 88.61% | 2.65% | 0.94% | 6.24% |
| 2012 | 87.79% | 2.50% | 1.18% | 5.29% |
| 2013 | 86.74% | 4.79% | 0.37% | 4.42% |
| 2014 | 86.76% | 3.04% | 1.67% | 6.85% |
| 2015 | 85.69% | 3.47% | 0.87% | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 85.41% | 2.82% | 0.83% | 7.79% |
| 2017 | 84.41% | 5.93% | 0.68% | 7.29% |
| 2018 | 87.93% | 2.34% | 0.72% | 6.13% |
| 2019 | 85.30% | 2.08% | 1.28% | 8.79% |
| 2020 | 82.22% | 4.40% | 1.91% | 6.31% |
| 2021 | 81.79% | 1.88% | 0.63% | 9.11% |
Outdoor power equipment mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian outdoor power equipment mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino outdoor power equipment mechanics have the lowest average salary at $39,828.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,531 |
| White | $45,804 |
| Black or African American | $46,810 |
| Asian | $47,154 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,828 |
Average outdoor power equipment mechanic age
See how the average age of outdoor power equipment mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Outdoor power equipment mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Outdoor power equipment mechanic age breakdown
The average age of outdoor power equipment mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the outdoor power equipment mechanic population.
Outdoor power equipment mechanic age breakdown
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Outdoor power equipment mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for outdoor power equipment mechanics is high school diploma, with 30% of outdoor power equipment mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 20%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Outdoor power equipment mechanics by degree level
| Outdoor power equipment mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Outdoor power equipment mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,232 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,065 |
Outdoor power equipment mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Outdoor power equipment mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outdoor power equipment mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outdoor power equipment mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outdoor power equipment mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 11.52% |
| 2012 | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 8.41% |
| 2014 | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 5.00% |
| 2016 | 5.81% |
| 2017 | 4.13% |
| 2018 | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 7.00% |
| 2021 | 4.45% |
Average outdoor power equipment mechanic tenure
The average outdoor power equipment mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 outdoor power equipment mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Outdoor power equipment mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 16% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Outdoor power equipment mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outdoor power equipment 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 |
| Caterpillar Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,082 |
| Auto Engine Mechanic | 2.20% | 64,409 |
| Airframe Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,067 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Auto Body Repairer | 3.73% | 11,365 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic | 5.18% | - |
Similar outdoor power equipment mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Repairman | 1.31% | 6,327 |
| Caterpillar Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,082 |
| Auto Engine Mechanic | 2.20% | 64,409 |
| Airframe Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,067 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Auto Body Repairer | 3.73% | 11,365 |