Telephone mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Telephone mechanic gender statistics
4.8% of telephone mechanics are women and 95.2% of telephone mechanics are men.
- Male, 95.2%
- Female, 4.8%
Telephone mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.2% |
| Female | 4.8% |
Telephone mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,593
Female income
$45,467
Telephone mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telephone mechanic positions over time. Currently, 4.8% of telephone mechanics are female.
Telephone mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2012 | 94.18% | 5.82% |
| 2013 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2014 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 95.25% | 4.75% |
| 2016 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2017 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2018 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2019 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
| 2021 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
Telephone mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared telephone 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% |
| Telephone Mechanic | 95% | 5% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Telephone mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telephone mechanics is White, which makes up 66.2% of all telephone mechanics. Comparatively, 12.8% of telephone mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of telephone mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Telephone mechanic race
| Telephone mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Telephone mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how telephone mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telephone mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.69% | 9.50% | 3.43% | 10.62% |
| 2011 | 75.62% | 8.89% | 3.22% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 73.98% | 9.27% | 3.54% | 10.57% |
| 2013 | 73.53% | 9.98% | 4.28% | 9.44% |
| 2014 | 73.98% | 9.83% | 3.56% | 9.98% |
| 2015 | 72.15% | 9.16% | 4.30% | 11.96% |
| 2016 | 71.85% | 9.33% | 4.30% | 12.39% |
| 2017 | 71.19% | 9.98% | 5.05% | 11.68% |
| 2018 | 70.57% | 8.32% | 4.06% | 14.30% |
| 2019 | 71.20% | 8.35% | 4.10% | 13.29% |
| 2020 | 69.07% | 9.34% | 3.63% | 13.49% |
| 2021 | 66.22% | 10.32% | 5.57% | 12.77% |
Telephone mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown telephone mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian telephone mechanics have the lowest average salary at $44,866.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,695 |
| White | $48,736 |
| Black or African American | $46,408 |
| Asian | $44,866 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,423 |
Average telephone mechanic age
See how the average age of telephone mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Telephone 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 |
Telephone mechanic age breakdown
The average age of telephone mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the telephone mechanic population.
Telephone mechanic age breakdown
| Telephone Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Telephone mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for telephone mechanics is associate degree, with 44% of telephone mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- Associate, 44%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 22%
Telephone mechanics by degree level
| Telephone mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
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Telephone mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, telephone mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,071 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, telephone mechanics earn a median annual income of $48,761 compared to $45,153 for telephone mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,153 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,761 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,071 |
Telephone mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Telephone mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telephone mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telephone mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telephone 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 telephone mechanic tenure
The average telephone mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 telephone mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Telephone mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 4% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 16% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Telephone mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telephone 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Protective Relay Technician | 3.37% | 6,611 |
| Burglar Alarm Installer | 4.35% | 15,933 |
| Satellite Dish Installer | 4.78% | 50,578 |
| Telephone Mechanic | 6.00% | - |
| Data Processing Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 91,610 |
| Salvage Repairer | 7.96% | 3,562 |
Similar telephone mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Protective Relay Technician | 3.37% | 6,611 |
| Burglar Alarm Installer | 4.35% | 15,933 |
| Satellite Dish Installer | 4.78% | 50,578 |
| Data Processing Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 91,610 |
| Salvage Repairer | 7.96% | 3,562 |
Foreign languages spoken by telephone mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Telephone mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |