Test equipment mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Test equipment mechanic demographics by:
Test equipment mechanic gender statistics
12.0% of test equipment mechanics are women and 88.0% of test equipment mechanics are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
Test equipment mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
Test equipment mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,275
Female income
$49,478
Test equipment mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in test equipment mechanic positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of test equipment mechanics are female.
Test equipment mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2011 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2012 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2013 | 89.17% | 10.83% |
| 2014 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
| 2015 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2016 | 89.93% | 10.07% |
| 2017 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2018 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2019 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2020 | 88.78% | 11.22% |
| 2021 | 87.96% | 12.04% |
Test equipment mechanic related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Test Equipment Mechanic | 88% | 12% |
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Test equipment mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among test equipment mechanics is White, which makes up 59.0% of all test equipment mechanics. Comparatively, 15.4% of test equipment mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of test equipment mechanics are Asian.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Test equipment mechanic race
| Test equipment mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Test equipment mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how test equipment mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Test equipment mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.25% | 9.03% | 10.94% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 64.72% | 9.14% | 11.63% | 12.13% |
| 2012 | 63.74% | 9.55% | 11.96% | 12.27% |
| 2013 | 62.95% | 9.82% | 11.12% | 12.78% |
| 2014 | 64.13% | 8.66% | 11.43% | 12.96% |
| 2015 | 63.72% | 8.95% | 10.79% | 13.54% |
| 2016 | 62.52% | 9.36% | 11.28% | 13.89% |
| 2017 | 62.32% | 9.23% | 11.50% | 13.74% |
| 2018 | 62.29% | 8.38% | 11.45% | 14.94% |
| 2019 | 62.75% | 8.11% | 11.35% | 15.04% |
| 2020 | 60.68% | 7.46% | 11.63% | 15.01% |
| 2021 | 59.02% | 8.81% | 11.22% | 15.45% |
Test equipment mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian test equipment mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american test equipment mechanics have the lowest average salary at $54,839.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,604 |
| White | $56,692 |
| Black or African American | $54,839 |
| Asian | $57,952 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,340 |
Average test equipment mechanic age
See how the average age of test equipment mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Test equipment mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Test equipment mechanic age breakdown
The average age of test equipment mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the test equipment mechanic population.
Test equipment mechanic age breakdown
| Test Equipment Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Test equipment mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for test equipment mechanics is associate degree, with 41% of test equipment 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 23%.
- Associate, 41%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Test equipment mechanics by degree level
| Test equipment mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Test equipment mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, test equipment mechanics with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,343 annually. With a Associate degree, test equipment mechanics earn a median annual income of $58,669 compared to $57,645 for test equipment mechanics with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,343 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,853 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,645 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,669 |
Test equipment mechanic employment statistics
Company size where test equipment mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where test equipment mechanics work.
Test equipment mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Test equipment mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for test equipment mechanics are energy, technology and manufacturing.
Test equipment mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 19% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Test equipment mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Test equipment mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for test equipment mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Test equipment mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Test equipment mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average test equipment mechanic tenure
The average test equipment mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 test equipment mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Test equipment mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Test equipment mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of test equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stake Driver | 4.94% | 35,405 |
| Integrated Circuit IC Layout Designer | 5.61% | 45,242 |
| Assistant Drafter | 5.82% | 2,165 |
| Test Equipment Mechanic | 6.29% | - |
| Engineering Specialist Technician | 8.40% | 74,148 |
Similar test equipment mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stake Driver | 4.94% | 35,405 |
| Integrated Circuit IC Layout Designer | 5.61% | 45,242 |
| Assistant Drafter | 5.82% | 2,165 |
| Engineering Specialist Technician | 8.40% | 74,148 |
Foreign languages spoken by test equipment mechanics
The most common foreign language among test equipment mechanics is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Romanian, 14.3%
- Khmer, 14.3%
- Filipino, 14.3%
Test equipment mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Romanian | 14.3% |
| Khmer | 14.3% |
| Filipino | 14.3% |