Track mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Track mechanic gender statistics
8.6% of track mechanics are women and 91.4% of track mechanics are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Track mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Track mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$180,538
Female income
$162,231
Track mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in track mechanic positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of track mechanics are female.
Track mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.13% | 8.87% |
| 2011 | 91.53% | 8.47% |
| 2012 | 91.29% | 8.71% |
| 2013 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2014 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2015 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2016 | 92.04% | 7.96% |
| 2017 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2018 | 91.33% | 8.67% |
| 2019 | 93.00% | 7.00% |
| 2020 | 90.71% | 9.29% |
| 2021 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
Track mechanic related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Track Mechanic | 91% | 9% |
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Track mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among track mechanics is White, which makes up 68.4% of all track mechanics. Comparatively, 15.7% of track mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of track mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 68.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Track mechanic race
| Track mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Track mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how track mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Track mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.02% | 9.12% | 2.32% | 11.50% |
| 2011 | 74.27% | 8.51% | 2.06% | 12.35% |
| 2012 | 73.76% | 8.47% | 1.82% | 13.55% |
| 2013 | 72.76% | 8.59% | 2.26% | 13.51% |
| 2014 | 72.93% | 9.19% | 2.50% | 12.69% |
| 2015 | 73.44% | 8.76% | 1.87% | 13.54% |
| 2016 | 73.78% | 7.73% | 2.41% | 13.74% |
| 2017 | 73.25% | 7.98% | 2.14% | 13.82% |
| 2018 | 70.90% | 8.19% | 2.30% | 16.03% |
| 2019 | 73.19% | 8.90% | 2.12% | 13.43% |
| 2020 | 71.77% | 7.77% | 2.03% | 14.04% |
| 2021 | 68.35% | 8.19% | 2.10% | 15.67% |
Track mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian track mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american track mechanics have the lowest average salary at $163,992.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $193,194 |
| White | $177,722 |
| Black or African American | $163,992 |
| Asian | $206,780 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $164,733 |
Average track mechanic age
See how the average age of track mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Track mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 51 |
| Unknown | 43 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | |
| White | 51 | 51.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53.5 |
Track mechanic age breakdown
The average age of track mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the track mechanic population.
Track mechanic age breakdown
| Track Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Track mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for track mechanics is high school diploma, with 53% of track mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Track mechanics by degree level
| Track mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Track mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, track mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $217,451 annually. With a Associate degree, track mechanics earn a median annual income of $175,402 compared to $167,012 for track mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $167,012 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $217,451 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $175,402 |
Track mechanic employment statistics
Most track mechanics work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where track mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where track mechanics work.
Track mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Track mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the track mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most track mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Track mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 15% |
Track mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for track mechanics are technology, government and manufacturing.
Track mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 16% |
| Government | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Track mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Track mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for track mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Track mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Track mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 4.63% |
| 2013 | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 2.81% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.55% |
Average track mechanic tenure
The average track mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 435 track mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Track mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Track mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of track 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lineman | 1.27% | 2,672 |
| Tire Technician | 2.91% | 110,586 |
| Maintenance Person | 3.55% | 122,946 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 3.67% | 35,667 |
| Track Mechanic | 4.05% | - |
| Slot Technician | 6.29% | 60,589 |
| Locksmith | 9.57% | 60,250 |
Similar track mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lineman | 1.27% | 2,672 |
| Tire Technician | 2.91% | 110,586 |
| Maintenance Person | 3.55% | 122,946 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 3.67% | 35,667 |
| Slot Technician | 6.29% | 60,589 |
| Locksmith | 9.57% | 60,250 |
Foreign languages spoken by track mechanics
- Carrier, 100.0%
Track mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |