Outside maintenance worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Outside maintenance worker gender statistics
16.3% of outside maintenance workers are women and 83.7% of outside maintenance workers are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Outside maintenance worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Outside maintenance worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,302
Female income
$31,825
Outside maintenance worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outside maintenance worker positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of outside maintenance workers are female.
Outside maintenance worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2011 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 2012 | 90.20% | 9.80% |
| 2013 | 92.74% | 7.26% |
| 2014 | 89.88% | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2016 | 87.54% | 12.46% |
| 2017 | 82.22% | 17.78% |
| 2018 | 83.44% | 16.56% |
| 2019 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2020 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 83.66% | 16.34% |
Outside maintenance worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared outside 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% |
| Outside Maintenance Worker | 84% | 16% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Outside maintenance worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outside maintenance workers is White, which makes up 69.1% of all outside maintenance workers. Comparatively, 12.0% of outside maintenance workers are Black or African American and 9.7% of outside maintenance workers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.1%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
Outside maintenance worker race
| Outside maintenance worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
Outside maintenance worker race and ethnicity over time
See how outside maintenance worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outside maintenance worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.22% | 12.54% | 2.61% | 9.39% |
| 2011 | 71.10% | 12.37% | 1.14% | 12.43% |
| 2012 | 73.30% | 12.80% | 1.40% | 10.47% |
| 2013 | 73.98% | 14.04% | 2.12% | 7.28% |
| 2014 | 73.90% | 9.26% | 0.89% | 13.48% |
| 2015 | 75.63% | 10.07% | 1.33% | 10.68% |
| 2016 | 74.09% | 12.69% | 3.13% | 7.04% |
| 2017 | 74.35% | 8.65% | 2.18% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 77.97% | 10.85% | 3.74% | 5.85% |
| 2019 | 74.01% | 11.56% | 1.37% | 12.01% |
| 2020 | 69.55% | 10.83% | 0.99% | 11.51% |
| 2021 | 69.10% | 12.01% | 2.65% | 9.69% |
Outside maintenance worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown outside maintenance workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american outside maintenance workers have the lowest average salary at $31,848.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,834 |
| White | $33,746 |
| Black or African American | $31,848 |
| Asian | $33,771 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,352 |
Average outside maintenance worker age
See how the average age of outside maintenance workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Outside maintenance worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 |
Outside maintenance worker age breakdown
The average age of outside maintenance workers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the outside maintenance worker population.
Outside maintenance worker age breakdown
| Outside Maintenance Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Outside maintenance worker educational attainment
The most common degree for outside maintenance workers is high school diploma, with 37% of outside maintenance workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Outside maintenance workers by degree level
| Outside maintenance worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Outside maintenance worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, outside maintenance workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,127 annually. With a Associate degree, outside maintenance workers earn a median annual income of $34,691 compared to $32,661 for outside maintenance workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,661 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,127 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,691 |
Outside maintenance worker employment statistics
Most outside maintenance workers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where outside maintenance workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where outside maintenance workers work.
Outside maintenance worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Outside maintenance worker jobs by company type
Employees with the outside maintenance worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most outside maintenance workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Outside maintenance worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 9% |
Outside maintenance worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for outside maintenance workers are hospitality, retail and government.
Outside maintenance worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 24% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Outside maintenance worker turnover and employment statistics
Outside maintenance worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outside maintenance workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outside maintenance worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outside 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 outside maintenance worker tenure
The average outside maintenance worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 331 outside maintenance workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Outside maintenance worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Outside maintenance worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outside 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Coolers Installer | 1.73% | 15,225 |
| Manufacturing Millwright | 2.00% | 28,590 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Rigging Helper | 3.67% | 13,370 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Outside Maintenance Worker | 5.96% | - |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Similar outside maintenance worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Coolers Installer | 1.73% | 15,225 |
| Manufacturing Millwright | 2.00% | 28,590 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Rigging Helper | 3.67% | 13,370 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Foreign languages spoken by outside maintenance workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Outside maintenance worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
