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Senior maintenance mechanic demographics and statistics in the US

Senior maintenance mechanic demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior maintenance mechanic demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior maintenance mechanic estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior maintenance mechanics after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 174,541 senior maintenance mechanics currently employed in the United States.
  • 1.9% of all senior maintenance mechanics are women, while 98.1% are men.
  • The average senior maintenance mechanic age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior maintenance mechanics is White (59.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.1%), Black or African American (11.3%) and Asian (4.6%).
  • Senior maintenance mechanics are most in-demand in Gainesville, FL.
  • The pharmaceutical industry is the highest-paying for senior maintenance mechanics.
  • Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $65,896, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women senior maintenance mechanics earned 94% of what men earned.
  • 2% of all senior maintenance mechanics are LGBT.
  • Alaska is the best state for senior maintenance mechanics to live.
  • Senior maintenance mechanics are 51% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Senior maintenance mechanic gender statistics

1.9% of senior maintenance mechanics are women and 98.1% of senior maintenance mechanics are men.
  • Male, 98.1%
  • Female, 1.9%

Senior maintenance mechanic gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male98.1%
Female1.9%

Senior maintenance mechanic gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$50,624
female-income
Female income
$47,547

Senior maintenance mechanic gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior maintenance mechanic positions over time. Currently, 1.9% of senior maintenance mechanics are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Senior maintenance mechanic gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201098.86%1.14%
201198.76%1.24%
201298.50%1.50%
201398.41%1.59%
201498.72%1.28%
201598.43%1.57%
201698.83%1.17%
201798.40%1.60%
201898.42%1.58%
201997.93%2.07%
202098.22%1.78%
202198.13%1.87%

Senior maintenance mechanic related jobs gender ratio

We compared senior maintenance mechanics 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 titleMaleFemale
Mender16%84%
Hydraulic Press Servicer22%78%
Assigner34%66%
Senior Maintenance Mechanic98%2%
Flooring Mechanic99%1%
Machine Repairman100%0%
Millwright Supervisor100%0%

Senior maintenance mechanic demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior maintenance mechanics is White, which makes up 59.5% of all senior maintenance mechanics. Comparatively, 19.1% of senior maintenance mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of senior maintenance mechanics are Black or African American.
  • White, 59.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
  • Black or African American, 11.3%
  • Asian, 4.6%
  • Unknown, 4.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%

Senior maintenance mechanic race

Senior maintenance mechanic racePercentages
White59.5%
Hispanic or Latino19.1%
Black or African American11.3%
Asian4.6%
Unknown4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%

Senior maintenance mechanic race and ethnicity over time

See how senior maintenance mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Senior maintenance mechanic race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201065.73%12.19%3.31%16.31%
201165.06%12.18%3.39%16.49%
201265.03%11.63%3.65%16.86%
201366.04%11.26%3.43%16.59%
201466.48%10.84%3.54%16.54%
201565.58%11.21%3.31%17.30%
201664.64%10.49%3.56%18.17%
201765.80%10.94%3.35%17.37%
201865.54%10.74%3.60%17.53%
201964.23%10.70%4.11%18.02%
202060.66%11.26%3.56%19.20%
202159.53%11.31%4.60%19.12%

Senior maintenance mechanic wage gap by race

According to our data, white senior maintenance mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior maintenance mechanics have the lowest average salary at $48,845.
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
$48,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$49,396
White$52,484
Black or African American$48,845
Asian$51,570
Hispanic or Latino$50,914

Average senior maintenance mechanic age

See how the average age of senior maintenance mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Senior maintenance mechanic age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5138
Unknown4550
Asian5048
Hispanic or Latino4846
White4946
American Indian and Alaska Native50

Senior maintenance mechanic age breakdown

The average age of senior maintenance mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the senior maintenance mechanic population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior maintenance mechanic age breakdown

Senior Maintenance Mechanic YearsPercentages
40+ years70%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years9%

Senior maintenance mechanic educational attainment

The most common degree for senior maintenance mechanics is associate degree, with 34% of senior maintenance mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
  • Associate, 34%
  • High School Diploma, 28%
  • Bachelor's, 16%
  • Diploma, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 12%

Senior maintenance mechanics by degree level

Senior maintenance mechanic degreePercentages
Associate34%
High School Diploma28%
Bachelor's16%
Diploma10%
Other Degrees12%

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Senior maintenance mechanic wage gap by degree level

According to the data, senior maintenance mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,246 annually. With a Associate degree, senior maintenance mechanics earn a median annual income of $52,848 compared to $49,970 for senior maintenance mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$49,970
Bachelor's Degree$54,246
Some College/ Associate Degree$52,848

Senior maintenance mechanic employment statistics

Most senior maintenance mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where senior maintenance mechanics work

Below, you can see the size of companies where senior maintenance mechanics work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior maintenance mechanic jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees11%
100 - 500 employees14%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees31%
> 10,000 employees29%

Senior maintenance mechanic jobs by company type

Employees with the senior maintenance mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior maintenance mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Senior maintenance mechanic jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education6%
Public34%
Private51%
Government9%

Senior maintenance mechanic jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior maintenance mechanics are manufacturing, health care and government.

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Health Care

Government

Retail

Senior maintenance mechanic turnover and employment statistics

Senior maintenance mechanic unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for senior maintenance mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Senior maintenance mechanic unemployment rate by year

YearSenior maintenance mechanic unemployment rate
20107.56%
20116.50%
20125.56%
20134.65%
20143.96%
20153.77%
20163.13%
20173.00%
20182.08%
20192.11%
20203.84%
20213.43%

Average senior maintenance mechanic tenure

The average senior maintenance mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 665 senior maintenance mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Senior maintenance mechanic tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year7%
1-2 years23%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years9%
11+ years29%

Senior maintenance mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior maintenance mechanics that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Heating Technician1.73%61,302
Millwright Apprentice2.00%94,042
Senior Maintenance Mechanic2.21%-
Road Service Locksmith3.52%43,883
Environmental Control System Installer Servicer3.67%75,807
Window Air Conditioner Installer3.71%21,137
Coil Repair Technician8.86%24,485

Similar senior maintenance mechanic jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Heating Technician1.73%61,302
Millwright Apprentice2.00%94,042
Road Service Locksmith3.52%43,883
Environmental Control System Installer Servicer3.67%75,807
Window Air Conditioner Installer3.71%21,137
Coil Repair Technician8.86%24,485

Foreign languages spoken by senior maintenance mechanics

  • Spanish, 100.0%

Senior maintenance mechanic languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish100.0%

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Senior maintenance mechanic location demographics

Where do senior maintenance mechanics earn the most?

Senior maintenance mechanics earn the most in Washington, where the average senior maintenance mechanic salary is $73,369. The map here shows where senior maintenance mechanics earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Senior Maintenance Mechanics?

By looking through more than 665 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior maintenance mechanics are Austin, TX and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Senior Maintenance Mechanics

Senior maintenance mechanic jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California4,838$59,929
2Texas3,962$42,351
3Florida3,435$39,092
4Pennsylvania2,322$52,642
5Ohio2,241$49,846
6North Carolina2,161$53,247
7Georgia2,144$39,637
8Illinois2,113$55,681
9New York2,079$54,465
10Indiana1,604$40,710
11Virginia1,590$45,069
12Michigan1,359$49,134
13Tennessee1,352$45,378
14Minnesota1,326$61,044
15Washington1,279$73,369
16Arizona1,251$45,023
17Colorado1,245$58,508
18Iowa1,194$49,174
19New Jersey1,180$61,032
20Wisconsin1,165$52,237
21Massachusetts1,155$58,848
22Maryland1,132$45,697
23Missouri1,067$46,911
24South Carolina984$43,317
25Kentucky955$46,087
26Alabama819$42,976
27Louisiana681$39,246
28Oregon676$56,694
29Utah621$52,541
30Oklahoma589$44,561
31Mississippi587$38,909
32Kansas579$51,921
33Nevada530$55,847
34Nebraska526$45,748
35Connecticut525$58,352
36Arkansas472$42,676
37New Mexico355$37,395
38New Hampshire306$56,461
39Montana277$49,979
40Maine270$60,382
41Idaho270$52,598
42West Virginia245$45,154
43Delaware229$55,143
44Alaska196$70,509
45North Dakota192$47,243
46Hawaii171$59,281
47District of Columbia163$65,820
48South Dakota163$42,604
49Rhode Island152$62,274
50Vermont141$62,088
51Wyoming112$51,492

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