Senior maintenance engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior maintenance engineer gender statistics
5.3% of senior maintenance engineers are women and 94.7% of senior maintenance engineers are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Senior maintenance engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Senior maintenance engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,074
Female income
$87,692
Senior maintenance engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior maintenance engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of senior maintenance engineers are female.
Senior maintenance engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2011 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2012 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2013 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2014 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2015 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2017 | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 2018 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2019 | 95.33% | 4.67% |
| 2020 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2021 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
Senior maintenance engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior maintenance engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Maintenance Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Senior maintenance engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior maintenance engineers is White, which makes up 70.8% of all senior maintenance engineers. Comparatively, 12.1% of senior maintenance engineers are Asian and 9.1% of senior maintenance engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.8%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Senior maintenance engineer race
| Senior maintenance engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Senior maintenance engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior maintenance engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior maintenance engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.05% | 3.43% | 9.95% | 6.70% |
| 2011 | 78.12% | 3.43% | 9.73% | 7.00% |
| 2012 | 78.55% | 3.66% | 8.89% | 7.33% |
| 2013 | 78.12% | 2.91% | 10.38% | 6.75% |
| 2014 | 76.15% | 3.00% | 11.50% | 7.75% |
| 2015 | 76.63% | 3.25% | 10.11% | 8.35% |
| 2016 | 74.65% | 3.45% | 11.20% | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 75.37% | 2.73% | 10.92% | 8.86% |
| 2018 | 76.15% | 3.04% | 10.56% | 8.09% |
| 2019 | 74.61% | 3.29% | 11.07% | 8.37% |
| 2020 | 71.10% | 2.99% | 12.57% | 9.73% |
| 2021 | 70.85% | 3.34% | 12.07% | 9.06% |
Senior maintenance engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino senior maintenance engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior maintenance engineers have the lowest average salary at $80,233.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,199 |
| White | $86,330 |
| Black or African American | $80,233 |
| Asian | $85,604 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,215 |
Average senior maintenance engineer age
See how the average age of senior maintenance engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior maintenance engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Senior maintenance engineer age breakdown
The average age of senior maintenance engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the senior maintenance engineer population.
Senior maintenance engineer age breakdown
| Senior Maintenance Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Senior maintenance engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior maintenance engineers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of senior maintenance engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Senior maintenance engineers by degree level
| Senior maintenance engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Senior maintenance engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior maintenance engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $109,195 annually. With a Master's degree, senior maintenance engineers earn a median annual income of $99,771 compared to $86,822 for senior maintenance engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,771 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,822 |
| Doctorate Degree | $109,195 |
Senior maintenance engineer employment statistics
Most senior maintenance engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where senior maintenance engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior maintenance engineers work.
Senior maintenance engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Senior maintenance engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior maintenance engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior maintenance engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior maintenance engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 3% |
Senior maintenance engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior maintenance engineers are manufacturing, technology and hospitality.
Senior maintenance engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Senior maintenance engineer turnover and employment statistics
Senior maintenance engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior maintenance engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior maintenance engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior maintenance engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average senior maintenance engineer tenure
The average senior maintenance engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 433 senior maintenance engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior maintenance engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Senior maintenance engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior maintenance engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Product Integrity Engineer | 3.67% | 82,773 |
| Senior Maintenance Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Reactor Projects Engineer | 5.25% | 5,025 |
| Contracted Controls Engineer | 6.39% | 18,569 |
| Aerodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 20,152 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
Similar senior maintenance engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Product Integrity Engineer | 3.67% | 82,773 |
| Reactor Projects Engineer | 5.25% | 5,025 |
| Contracted Controls Engineer | 6.39% | 18,569 |
| Aerodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 20,152 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior maintenance engineers
The most common foreign language among senior maintenance engineers is Spanish at 26.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 26.7%
- French, 13.3%
- Carrier, 13.3%
- Arabic, 13.3%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Other, 26.7%
Senior maintenance engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.7% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Carrier | 13.3% |
| Arabic | 13.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Other | 26.7% |
