Station mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Station mechanic gender statistics
4.1% of station mechanics are women and 95.9% of station mechanics are men.
- Male, 95.9%
- Female, 4.1%
Station mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.9% |
| Female | 4.1% |
Station mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,997
Female income
$44,449
Station mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in station mechanic positions over time. Currently, 4.1% of station mechanics are female.
Station mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
| 2011 | 94.81% | 5.19% |
| 2012 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
| 2015 | 95.91% | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2018 | 95.49% | 4.51% |
| 2019 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
| 2021 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
Station mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared station 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% |
| Station Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Station mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among station mechanics is White, which makes up 58.6% of all station mechanics. Comparatively, 16.8% of station mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of station mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Station mechanic race
| Station mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Station mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how station mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Station mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.04% | 10.81% | 5.11% | 14.62% |
| 2011 | 67.97% | 10.21% | 4.90% | 13.67% |
| 2012 | 66.33% | 10.59% | 5.22% | 14.56% |
| 2013 | 65.88% | 11.29% | 5.96% | 13.44% |
| 2014 | 66.32% | 11.14% | 5.24% | 13.97% |
| 2015 | 64.50% | 10.48% | 5.98% | 15.95% |
| 2016 | 64.20% | 10.65% | 5.98% | 16.38% |
| 2017 | 63.53% | 11.29% | 6.73% | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 62.91% | 9.64% | 5.74% | 18.30% |
| 2019 | 63.54% | 9.67% | 5.78% | 17.29% |
| 2020 | 61.41% | 10.66% | 5.31% | 17.48% |
| 2021 | 58.57% | 11.64% | 7.25% | 16.77% |
Station mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown station mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian station mechanics have the lowest average salary at $43,734.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,540 |
| White | $48,377 |
| Black or African American | $45,574 |
| Asian | $43,734 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,998 |
Average station mechanic age
See how the average age of station mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Station mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Station mechanic age breakdown
The average age of station mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the station mechanic population.
Station mechanic age breakdown
| Station Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Station mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for station mechanics is associate degree, with 29% of station mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Station mechanics by degree level
| Station mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Station mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, station mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,783 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, station mechanics earn a median annual income of $48,407 compared to $44,075 for station mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,075 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,407 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,783 |
Station mechanic employment statistics
Most station mechanics work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where station mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where station mechanics work.
Station mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Station mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the station mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most station mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Station mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 23% |
Station mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for station mechanics are government, manufacturing and energy.
Station mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Utilities | 13% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Station mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Station mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for station mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Station mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Station mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average station mechanic tenure
The average station mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 138 station mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Station mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Station mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of station 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument And Electrical Technician | 3.37% | 35,043 |
| Electronic Security Technician | 4.35% | 73,688 |
| Television Repairer | 4.78% | 3,591 |
| Station Mechanic | 6.00% | - |
| Computer Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 30,737 |
| Electric Motor Winder | 7.96% | 1,310 |
Similar station mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument And Electrical Technician | 3.37% | 35,043 |
| Electronic Security Technician | 4.35% | 73,688 |
| Television Repairer | 4.78% | 3,591 |
| Computer Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 30,737 |
| Electric Motor Winder | 7.96% | 1,310 |
Foreign languages spoken by station mechanics
The most common foreign language among station mechanics is Cherokee at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Comanche at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Cherokee, 33.3%
- Comanche, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Station mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Cherokee | 33.3% |
| Comanche | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |