Substation mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Substation mechanic gender statistics
2.9% of substation mechanics are women and 97.1% of substation mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.1%
- Female, 2.9%
Substation mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.1% |
| Female | 2.9% |
Substation mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,772
Female income
$42,025
Substation mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in substation mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.9% of substation mechanics are female.
Substation mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.97% | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2013 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2014 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2015 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2016 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2017 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2019 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2020 | 98.70% | 1.30% |
| 2021 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
Substation mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared substation 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% |
| Substation Mechanic | 97% | 3% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Substation mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among substation mechanics is White, which makes up 69.0% of all substation mechanics. Comparatively, 13.9% of substation mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of substation mechanics are Unknown.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Substation mechanic race
| Substation mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Substation mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how substation mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Substation mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.42% | 5.49% | 1.83% | 8.42% |
| 2011 | 76.92% | 7.37% | 4.17% | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 74.83% | 8.61% | 0.66% | 9.27% |
| 2013 | 74.60% | 7.54% | 1.98% | 11.51% |
| 2014 | 83.40% | 5.39% | 2.07% | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 68.12% | 11.35% | 3.06% | 13.10% |
| 2016 | 67.89% | 11.93% | 2.75% | 15.60% |
| 2017 | 74.46% | 8.70% | 2.17% | 12.50% |
| 2018 | 73.44% | 6.50% | 3.25% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 74.86% | 4.05% | 3.24% | 14.32% |
| 2020 | 66.67% | 7.05% | 4.07% | 17.07% |
| 2021 | 68.98% | 5.54% | 3.88% | 13.85% |
Substation mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,871 |
| White | $43,126 |
| Black or African American | $43,119 |
| Asian | $42,738 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,020 |
Average substation mechanic age
See how the average age of substation mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Substation mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 36.5 | |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Substation mechanic age breakdown
The average age of substation mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the substation mechanic population.
Substation mechanic age breakdown
| Substation Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Substation mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for substation mechanics is bachelor's degree, with 38% of substation mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 8%
Substation mechanics by degree level
| Substation mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 8% |
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Substation mechanic employment statistics
Company size where substation mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where substation mechanics work.
Substation mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Substation mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Substation mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for substation mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Substation mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Substation mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.12% |
| 2011 | 2.87% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 3.24% |
| 2014 | 4.59% |
| 2015 | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 1.82% |
| 2018 | 2.74% |
| 2019 | 2.14% |
| 2020 | 0.90% |
| 2021 | 2.55% |
Average substation mechanic tenure
The average substation mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 substation mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Substation mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Substation mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of substation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Mechanic | 3.37% | - |
| Electronic Security Technician | 4.35% | 73,688 |
| Video Player Mechanic | 4.78% | 35,098 |
| Tower Technician | 6.00% | 92,566 |
| Dictating Machine Transcriber | 6.67% | 30,151 |
| Electric Motor Fitter | 7.96% | 2,781 |
Similar substation mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Security Technician | 4.35% | 73,688 |
| Video Player Mechanic | 4.78% | 35,098 |
| Tower Technician | 6.00% | 92,566 |
| Dictating Machine Transcriber | 6.67% | 30,151 |
| Electric Motor Fitter | 7.96% | 2,781 |