Research mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Research mechanic gender statistics
16.7% of research mechanics are women and 83.3% of research mechanics are men.
- Male, 83.3%
- Female, 16.7%
Research mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.3% |
| Female | 16.7% |
Research mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,330
Female income
$66,573
Research mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research mechanic positions over time. Currently, 16.7% of research mechanics are female.
Research mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 2011 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 86.85% | 13.15% |
| 2013 | 84.92% | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 85.65% | 14.35% |
| 2016 | 85.94% | 14.06% |
| 2017 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2018 | 84.38% | 15.62% |
| 2019 | 83.21% | 16.79% |
| 2020 | 84.41% | 15.59% |
| 2021 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
Research mechanic related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Research Mechanic | 83% | 17% |
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Research mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research mechanics is White, which makes up 59.5% of all research mechanics. Comparatively, 16.4% of research mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of research mechanics are Asian.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Research mechanic race
| Research mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Research mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how research mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.69% | 6.86% | 11.70% | 14.18% |
| 2011 | 65.15% | 6.98% | 12.39% | 13.05% |
| 2012 | 64.17% | 7.38% | 12.72% | 13.19% |
| 2013 | 63.39% | 7.66% | 11.88% | 13.70% |
| 2014 | 64.57% | 6.49% | 12.19% | 13.89% |
| 2015 | 64.16% | 6.78% | 11.55% | 14.46% |
| 2016 | 62.95% | 7.19% | 12.04% | 14.82% |
| 2017 | 62.75% | 7.07% | 12.26% | 14.67% |
| 2018 | 62.73% | 6.22% | 12.21% | 15.87% |
| 2019 | 63.18% | 5.95% | 12.11% | 15.97% |
| 2020 | 61.12% | 5.29% | 12.39% | 15.94% |
| 2021 | 59.46% | 6.64% | 11.98% | 16.38% |
Research mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research mechanics have the lowest average salary at $73,245.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,742 |
| White | $75,808 |
| Black or African American | $73,245 |
| Asian | $77,641 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,286 |
Average research mechanic age
See how the average age of research mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Research mechanic age breakdown
The average age of research mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the research mechanic population.
Research mechanic age breakdown
| Research Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Research mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for research mechanics is bachelor's degree, with 57% of research mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Research mechanics by degree level
| Research mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Research mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research mechanics with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,439 annually. With a Associate degree, research mechanics earn a median annual income of $78,005 compared to $76,804 for research mechanics with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,439 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $73,224 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,804 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,005 |
Research mechanic employment statistics
Most research mechanics work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research mechanics work.
Research mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Research mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the research mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research mechanics prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 4% |
Research mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for research mechanics are education, manufacturing and non profits.
Research mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Research mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Research mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average research mechanic tenure
The average research mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 75 research mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Research mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Research mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Carrier | 4.94% | 27,292 |
| Automotive Design Drafter | 5.61% | 70,774 |
| Cadd Drafter | 5.82% | 2,268 |
| Research Mechanic | 6.29% | - |
| Electronics Technician Supervisor | 8.40% | 19,743 |
Similar research mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Carrier | 4.94% | 27,292 |
| Automotive Design Drafter | 5.61% | 70,774 |
| Cadd Drafter | 5.82% | 2,268 |
| Electronics Technician Supervisor | 8.40% | 19,743 |
Foreign languages spoken by research mechanics
The most common foreign language among research mechanics is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Berber at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Berber, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Research mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Berber | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |