Starter mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Starter mechanic gender statistics
5.6% of starter mechanics are women and 94.4% of starter mechanics are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Starter mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Starter mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,377
Female income
$42,649
Starter mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in starter mechanic positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of starter mechanics are female.
Starter mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2011 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2012 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2014 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2015 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2017 | 98.62% | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2020 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Starter mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared starter 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% |
| Starter Mechanic | 94% | 6% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Starter mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among starter mechanics is White, which makes up 68.7% of all starter mechanics. Comparatively, 16.0% of starter mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of starter mechanics are Unknown.
- White, 68.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Starter mechanic race
| Starter mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Starter mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how starter mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Starter mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.21% | 7.42% | 2.30% | 12.53% |
| 2011 | 78.72% | 5.90% | 3.33% | 10.51% |
| 2012 | 78.04% | 7.72% | 2.08% | 11.57% |
| 2013 | 76.52% | 5.28% | 2.11% | 13.19% |
| 2014 | 76.64% | 9.12% | 4.01% | 7.66% |
| 2015 | 77.10% | 6.05% | 2.55% | 11.79% |
| 2016 | 75.88% | 5.76% | 5.12% | 10.57% |
| 2017 | 70.59% | 6.92% | 4.15% | 16.26% |
| 2018 | 67.68% | 7.98% | 3.42% | 17.87% |
| 2019 | 76.07% | 5.90% | 2.62% | 12.79% |
| 2020 | 75.69% | 3.82% | 6.12% | 11.09% |
| 2021 | 68.73% | 5.21% | 3.26% | 15.96% |
Starter mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian starter mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown starter mechanics have the lowest average salary at $47,969.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,969 |
| White | $50,632 |
| Black or African American | $49,511 |
| Asian | $52,243 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,646 |
Average starter mechanic age
See how the average age of starter mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Starter mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Starter mechanic age breakdown
The average age of starter mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the starter mechanic population.
Starter mechanic age breakdown
| Starter Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Starter mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for starter mechanics is diploma, with 50% of starter mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Diploma, 50%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 25%
Starter mechanics by degree level
| Starter mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 25% |
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Starter mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, starter mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $59,350 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, starter mechanics earn a median annual income of $53,207 compared to $42,680 for starter mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,680 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,207 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,350 |
Starter mechanic employment statistics
Company size where starter mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where starter mechanics work.
Starter mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Starter mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Starter mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for starter mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Starter mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Starter mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.41% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.83% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 2.76% |
| 2017 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 1.50% |
| 2020 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 2.85% |
Average starter mechanic tenure
The average starter mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 starter mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Starter mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Starter mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of starter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Radioactivity Instrument Maintenance Technician | 3.37% | 75,882 |
| Burglar Alarm Installer | 4.35% | 15,933 |
| Television Repairer | 4.78% | 3,591 |
| Cable Repairer | 6.00% | 5,783 |
| Data Processing Technician | 6.67% | 106,715 |
| Starter Mechanic | 7.96% | - |
Similar starter mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radioactivity Instrument Maintenance Technician | 3.37% | 75,882 |
| Burglar Alarm Installer | 4.35% | 15,933 |
| Television Repairer | 4.78% | 3,591 |
| Cable Repairer | 6.00% | 5,783 |
| Data Processing Technician | 6.67% | 106,715 |