Process and maintenance technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Process and maintenance technician gender statistics
14.1% of process and maintenance technicians are women and 85.9% of process and maintenance technicians are men.
- Male, 85.9%
- Female, 14.1%
Process and maintenance technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.9% |
| Female | 14.1% |
Process and maintenance technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,144
Female income
$48,769
Process and maintenance technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process and maintenance technician positions over time. Currently, 14.1% of process and maintenance technicians are female.
Process and maintenance technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2011 | 90.29% | 9.71% |
| 2012 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2013 | 87.82% | 12.18% |
| 2014 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 2015 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
| 2017 | 87.75% | 12.25% |
| 2018 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
| 2019 | 84.60% | 15.40% |
| 2020 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2021 | 85.95% | 14.05% |
Process and maintenance technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared process and 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% |
| Process And Maintenance Technician | 86% | 14% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Process and maintenance technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process and maintenance technicians is White, which makes up 60.2% of all process and maintenance technicians. Comparatively, 18.8% of process and maintenance technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of process and maintenance technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Process and maintenance technician race
| Process and maintenance technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Process and maintenance technician race and ethnicity over time
See how process and maintenance technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process and maintenance technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.44% | 11.84% | 3.25% | 16.04% |
| 2011 | 65.76% | 11.83% | 3.33% | 16.22% |
| 2012 | 65.74% | 11.28% | 3.59% | 16.59% |
| 2013 | 66.75% | 10.90% | 3.37% | 16.32% |
| 2014 | 67.19% | 10.49% | 3.48% | 16.26% |
| 2015 | 66.28% | 10.86% | 3.25% | 17.03% |
| 2016 | 65.34% | 10.14% | 3.50% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 66.51% | 10.59% | 3.29% | 17.10% |
| 2018 | 66.25% | 10.39% | 3.54% | 17.25% |
| 2019 | 64.94% | 10.34% | 4.05% | 17.75% |
| 2020 | 61.37% | 10.91% | 3.50% | 18.92% |
| 2021 | 60.23% | 10.96% | 4.54% | 18.85% |
Process and maintenance technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white process and maintenance technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process and maintenance technicians have the lowest average salary at $49,776.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,201 |
| White | $52,563 |
| Black or African American | $49,776 |
| Asian | $51,867 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,367 |
Average process and maintenance technician age
See how the average age of process and maintenance technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Process and 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 |
Process and maintenance technician age breakdown
The average age of process and maintenance technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the process and maintenance technician population.
Process and maintenance technician age breakdown
| Process And Maintenance Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Process and maintenance technician educational attainment
The most common degree for process and maintenance technicians is associate degree, with 41% of process and maintenance technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Associate, 41%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Process and maintenance technicians by degree level
| Process and maintenance technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Process and maintenance technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process and maintenance technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,896 annually. With a Associate degree, process and maintenance technicians earn a median annual income of $52,839 compared to $50,643 for process and maintenance technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,643 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,896 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,839 |
Process and maintenance technician employment statistics
Most process and maintenance technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process and maintenance technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process and maintenance technicians work.
Process and maintenance technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Process and maintenance technician jobs by company type
Employees with the process and maintenance technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process and maintenance technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Process and maintenance technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 0% |
Process and maintenance technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for process and maintenance technicians are manufacturing, technology and automotive.
Process and maintenance technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Process and maintenance technician turnover and employment statistics
Process and maintenance technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process and maintenance technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process and maintenance technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process and 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 process and maintenance technician tenure
The average process and maintenance technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 465 process and maintenance technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Process and maintenance technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Process and maintenance technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Technician | 1.73% | 61,302 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Process And Maintenance Technician | 2.21% | - |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Shop Helper | 3.67% | 23,652 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Radiological Equipment Specialist | 8.86% | 16,473 |
Similar process and maintenance technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Technician | 1.73% | 61,302 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Shop Helper | 3.67% | 23,652 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Radiological Equipment Specialist | 8.86% | 16,473 |
Foreign languages spoken by process and maintenance technicians
The most common foreign language among process and maintenance technicians is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 21.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- German, 21.4%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Hindi, 7.1%
- Other, 21.6%
Process and maintenance technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| German | 21.4% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Hindi | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.6% |
