Radio mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Radio mechanic gender statistics
5.9% of radio mechanics are women and 94.1% of radio mechanics are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Radio mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Radio mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,156
Female income
$47,615
Radio mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radio mechanic positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of radio mechanics are female.
Radio mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2011 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
| 2012 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2013 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2015 | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 2016 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2017 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2018 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 2020 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Radio mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared radio mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Radio Mechanic | 94% | 6% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Radio mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radio mechanics is White, which makes up 66.2% of all radio mechanics. Comparatively, 12.8% of radio mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of radio mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Radio mechanic race
| Radio mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Radio mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how radio mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radio mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.69% | 9.50% | 3.43% | 10.62% |
| 2011 | 75.62% | 8.89% | 3.22% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 73.98% | 9.27% | 3.54% | 10.57% |
| 2013 | 73.53% | 9.98% | 4.28% | 9.44% |
| 2014 | 73.98% | 9.83% | 3.56% | 9.98% |
| 2015 | 72.15% | 9.16% | 4.30% | 11.96% |
| 2016 | 71.85% | 9.33% | 4.30% | 12.39% |
| 2017 | 71.19% | 9.98% | 5.05% | 11.68% |
| 2018 | 70.57% | 8.32% | 4.06% | 14.30% |
| 2019 | 71.20% | 8.35% | 4.10% | 13.29% |
| 2020 | 69.07% | 9.34% | 3.63% | 13.49% |
| 2021 | 66.22% | 10.32% | 5.57% | 12.77% |
Radio mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown radio mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian radio mechanics have the lowest average salary at $46,774.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,461 |
| White | $53,281 |
| Black or African American | $49,257 |
| Asian | $46,774 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,403 |
Average radio mechanic age
See how the average age of radio mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Radio mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Radio mechanic age breakdown
The average age of radio mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the radio mechanic population.
Radio mechanic age breakdown
| Radio Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Radio mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for radio mechanics is diploma, with 30% of radio mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Radio mechanics by degree level
| Radio mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Radio mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radio mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,318 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, radio mechanics earn a median annual income of $54,510 compared to $47,918 for radio mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,918 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,510 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,318 |
Radio mechanic employment statistics
Company size where radio mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radio mechanics work.
Radio mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 46% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Radio mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Radio mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radio mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radio mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radio mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average radio mechanic tenure
The average radio mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 radio mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Radio mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Radio mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radio 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Radar Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,850 |
| Security Installation Technician | 4.35% | 91,527 |
| Electronic Organ Technician | 4.78% | 10,737 |
| Radio Mechanic | 6.00% | - |
| Computer Equipment Installer | 6.67% | 43,552 |
| Generator Repairer | 7.96% | 3,903 |
Similar radio mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radar Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,850 |
| Security Installation Technician | 4.35% | 91,527 |
| Electronic Organ Technician | 4.78% | 10,737 |
| Computer Equipment Installer | 6.67% | 43,552 |
| Generator Repairer | 7.96% | 3,903 |
Foreign languages spoken by radio mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Radio mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |