Tool mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool mechanic demographics by:
Tool mechanic gender statistics
2.3% of tool mechanics are women and 97.7% of tool mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.7%
- Female, 2.3%
Tool mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.7% |
| Female | 2.3% |
Tool mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,869
Female income
$42,963
Tool mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.3% of tool mechanics are female.
Tool mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2011 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
| 2012 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2013 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2014 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
| 2015 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2016 | 97.57% | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2019 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2020 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
Tool mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Tool Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Tool mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool mechanics is White, which makes up 66.3% of all tool mechanics. Comparatively, 17.7% of tool mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of tool mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 66.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Tool mechanic race
| Tool mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Tool mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how tool mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.92% | 7.85% | 2.51% | 15.76% |
| 2011 | 71.50% | 8.04% | 2.87% | 15.62% |
| 2012 | 71.30% | 7.65% | 2.85% | 16.12% |
| 2013 | 71.72% | 7.65% | 2.69% | 15.77% |
| 2014 | 70.98% | 7.81% | 3.05% | 16.20% |
| 2015 | 71.30% | 7.05% | 2.94% | 16.89% |
| 2016 | 69.80% | 7.36% | 2.94% | 17.39% |
| 2017 | 69.60% | 7.76% | 3.32% | 17.10% |
| 2018 | 69.91% | 7.52% | 3.15% | 17.57% |
| 2019 | 71.09% | 6.75% | 3.39% | 16.84% |
| 2020 | 69.17% | 6.71% | 3.03% | 16.98% |
| 2021 | 66.30% | 7.64% | 3.27% | 17.74% |
Tool mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown tool mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tool mechanics have the lowest average salary at $42,436.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,881 |
| White | $45,572 |
| Black or African American | $42,436 |
| Asian | $45,630 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,919 |
Average tool mechanic age
See how the average age of tool mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tool mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 49 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | |
| White | 50 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Tool mechanic age breakdown
The average age of tool mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the tool mechanic population.
Tool mechanic age breakdown
| Tool Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Tool mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for tool mechanics is high school diploma, with 39% of tool mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Tool mechanics by degree level
| Tool mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Tool mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,212 annually. With a Associate degree, tool mechanics earn a median annual income of $47,452 compared to $43,559 for tool mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,559 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,212 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,452 |
Tool mechanic employment statistics
Most tool mechanics work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where tool mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tool mechanics work.
Tool mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Tool mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the tool mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tool mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tool mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 3% |
Tool mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for tool mechanics are construction, energy and manufacturing.
Tool mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 21% |
| Energy | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Tool mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Tool mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.40% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 3.05% |
Average tool mechanic tenure
The average tool mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 200 tool mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Tool mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Unit Repairer | 1.73% | 20,834 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Tool Mechanic | 2.48% | - |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Cable Splicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,928 |
| Appliance Technician | 3.71% | 74,925 |
| Watch Caser | 8.86% | 252 |
Similar tool mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Unit Repairer | 1.73% | 20,834 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Cable Splicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,928 |
| Appliance Technician | 3.71% | 74,925 |
| Watch Caser | 8.86% | 252 |
Foreign languages spoken by tool mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tool mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |