Repair operator demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Repair operator demographics by:
Repair operator gender statistics
27.5% of repair operators are women and 72.5% of repair operators are men.
- Male, 72.5%
- Female, 27.5%
Repair operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.5% |
| Female | 27.5% |
Repair operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,489
Female income
$43,397
Repair operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in repair operator positions over time. Currently, 27.5% of repair operators are female.
Repair operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 2011 | 86.16% | 13.84% |
| 2012 | 79.46% | 20.54% |
| 2013 | 79.24% | 20.76% |
| 2014 | 80.87% | 19.13% |
| 2015 | 81.95% | 18.05% |
| 2016 | 87.41% | 12.59% |
| 2017 | 83.61% | 16.39% |
| 2018 | 74.86% | 25.14% |
| 2019 | 74.13% | 25.87% |
| 2020 | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 2021 | 72.46% | 27.54% |
Repair operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Operator | 72% | 28% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Repair operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among repair operators is White, which makes up 58.5% of all repair operators. Comparatively, 16.9% of repair operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of repair operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Repair operator race
| Repair operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Repair operator race and ethnicity over time
See how repair operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Repair operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.59% | 13.03% | 4.66% | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 66.48% | 12.55% | 5.26% | 13.11% |
| 2012 | 64.87% | 13.13% | 4.21% | 15.00% |
| 2013 | 65.43% | 11.99% | 5.12% | 15.57% |
| 2014 | 65.89% | 12.77% | 4.16% | 14.47% |
| 2015 | 64.94% | 12.00% | 4.86% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 65.75% | 11.61% | 5.03% | 14.80% |
| 2017 | 65.50% | 10.81% | 5.86% | 14.48% |
| 2018 | 64.81% | 12.19% | 5.22% | 14.86% |
| 2019 | 62.89% | 9.93% | 7.96% | 16.06% |
| 2020 | 60.45% | 10.09% | 8.04% | 16.61% |
| 2021 | 58.51% | 12.07% | 7.54% | 16.92% |
Repair operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white repair operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american repair operators have the lowest average salary at $44,721.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,887 |
| White | $51,030 |
| Black or African American | $44,721 |
| Asian | $46,512 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,532 |
Average repair operator age
See how the average age of repair operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Repair operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47.5 | |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
Repair operator age breakdown
The average age of repair operators is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the repair operator population.
Repair operator age breakdown
| Repair Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Repair operator educational attainment
The most common degree for repair operators is associate degree, with 36% of repair operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Associate, 36%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Repair operators by degree level
| Repair operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
Repair operator jobs you might like
Repair operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, repair operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,392 annually. With a Associate degree, repair operators earn a median annual income of $44,416 compared to $42,018 for repair operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,018 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,392 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,416 |
Repair operator employment statistics
Most repair operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where repair operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where repair operators work.
Repair operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Repair operator jobs by company type
Employees with the repair operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most repair operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Repair operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 10% |
Repair operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for repair operators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Repair operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Repair operator turnover and employment statistics
Repair operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for repair operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Repair operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Repair operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.99% |
Average repair operator tenure
The average repair operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 703 repair operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Repair operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Repair operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of repair operators 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 Operator | 4.19% | - |
| Water Treatment Specialist | 4.62% | 10,970 |
| Steam Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,695 |
| Pilot Plant Operator | 10.89% | 37,804 |
Similar repair operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Specialist | 4.62% | 10,970 |
| Steam Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,695 |
| Pilot Plant Operator | 10.89% | 37,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by repair operators
The most common foreign language among repair operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Swahili is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 16.7%
- Swahili, 8.3%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Hindi, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Repair operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Swahili | 8.3% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Hindi | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |
