Power maintenance technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Power maintenance technician demographics by:
Power maintenance technician gender statistics
2.4% of power maintenance technicians are women and 97.6% of power maintenance technicians are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Power maintenance technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Power maintenance technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,480
Female income
$51,303
Power maintenance technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power maintenance technician positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of power maintenance technicians are female.
Power maintenance technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 98.38% | 1.62% |
| 2012 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2016 | 98.47% | 1.53% |
| 2017 | 97.91% | 2.09% |
| 2018 | 97.94% | 2.06% |
| 2019 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2021 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
Power maintenance technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared power maintenance technicians 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% |
| Power Maintenance Technician | 98% | 2% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Power maintenance technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power maintenance technicians is White, which makes up 67.9% of all power maintenance technicians. Comparatively, 15.5% of power maintenance technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of power maintenance technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Power maintenance technician race
| Power maintenance technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Power maintenance technician race and ethnicity over time
See how power maintenance technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power maintenance technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.13% | 8.32% | 2.65% | 12.67% |
| 2011 | 73.45% | 8.32% | 2.73% | 12.85% |
| 2012 | 73.43% | 7.77% | 2.99% | 13.22% |
| 2013 | 74.44% | 7.39% | 2.77% | 12.95% |
| 2014 | 74.88% | 6.98% | 2.88% | 12.89% |
| 2015 | 73.97% | 7.35% | 2.65% | 13.66% |
| 2016 | 73.03% | 6.63% | 2.90% | 14.53% |
| 2017 | 74.20% | 7.08% | 2.69% | 13.73% |
| 2018 | 73.94% | 6.87% | 2.95% | 13.88% |
| 2019 | 72.63% | 6.83% | 3.45% | 14.38% |
| 2020 | 69.06% | 7.39% | 2.90% | 15.55% |
| 2021 | 67.92% | 7.45% | 3.94% | 15.47% |
Power maintenance technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white power maintenance technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american power maintenance technicians have the lowest average salary at $52,644.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,213 |
| White | $56,398 |
| Black or African American | $52,644 |
| Asian | $55,456 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,780 |
Average power maintenance technician age
See how the average age of power maintenance technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Power maintenance technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Power maintenance technician age breakdown
The average age of power maintenance technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the power maintenance technician population.
Power maintenance technician age breakdown
| Power Maintenance Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Power maintenance technician educational attainment
The most common degree for power maintenance technicians is associate degree, with 50% of power maintenance technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 13%.
- Associate, 50%
- Diploma, 19%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Power maintenance technicians by degree level
| Power maintenance technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Power maintenance technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power maintenance technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,211 annually. With a Associate degree, power maintenance technicians earn a median annual income of $56,773 compared to $53,806 for power maintenance technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,806 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,211 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,773 |
Power maintenance technician employment statistics
Most power maintenance technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where power maintenance technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where power maintenance technicians work.
Power maintenance technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Power maintenance technician jobs by company type
Employees with the power maintenance technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most power maintenance technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Power maintenance technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 17% |
Power maintenance technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for power maintenance technicians are professional, government and energy.
Power maintenance technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Government | 10% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
Power maintenance technician turnover and employment statistics
Power maintenance technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power maintenance technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power maintenance technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power maintenance technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average power maintenance technician tenure
The average power maintenance technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 44 power maintenance technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Power maintenance technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 30% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Power maintenance technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power maintenance technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Servicer | 1.73% | 18,344 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Power Maintenance Technician | 2.21% | - |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Skilled Helper | 3.67% | 13,499 |
| Gas Appliance Adjuster | 3.71% | 9,371 |
| Camera Assistant | 8.86% | 240 |
Similar power maintenance technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Servicer | 1.73% | 18,344 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Skilled Helper | 3.67% | 13,499 |
| Gas Appliance Adjuster | 3.71% | 9,371 |
| Camera Assistant | 8.86% | 240 |
Foreign languages spoken by power maintenance technicians
- Arabic, 100.0%
Power maintenance technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 100.0% |