Tractor mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Tractor mechanic gender statistics
1.6% of tractor mechanics are women and 98.4% of tractor mechanics are men.
- Male, 98.4%
- Female, 1.6%
Tractor mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.4% |
| Female | 1.6% |
Tractor mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,188
Female income
$48,047
Tractor mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tractor mechanic positions over time. Currently, 1.6% of tractor mechanics are female.
Tractor mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2011 | 98.88% | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 98.93% | 1.07% |
| 2013 | 99.14% | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 98.83% | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 99.04% | 0.96% |
| 2016 | 98.68% | 1.32% |
| 2017 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2018 | 97.94% | 2.06% |
| 2019 | 98.39% | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 98.29% | 1.71% |
| 2021 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
Tractor mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared tractor mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Tractor Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Tractor mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tractor mechanics is White, which makes up 66.0% of all tractor mechanics. Comparatively, 16.6% of tractor mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of tractor mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Tractor mechanic race
| Tractor mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Tractor mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how tractor mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tractor mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.71% | 9.79% | 1.81% | 13.13% |
| 2011 | 72.61% | 10.23% | 1.90% | 13.17% |
| 2012 | 70.96% | 9.91% | 1.98% | 14.85% |
| 2013 | 69.89% | 10.24% | 2.00% | 15.54% |
| 2014 | 71.24% | 9.83% | 2.27% | 14.67% |
| 2015 | 70.74% | 9.28% | 1.94% | 15.50% |
| 2016 | 70.01% | 10.15% | 2.12% | 15.39% |
| 2017 | 69.50% | 8.54% | 1.84% | 16.99% |
| 2018 | 70.10% | 8.75% | 2.41% | 16.37% |
| 2019 | 71.65% | 8.32% | 1.87% | 15.31% |
| 2020 | 68.04% | 8.40% | 2.48% | 15.65% |
| 2021 | 66.04% | 8.87% | 2.46% | 16.55% |
Tractor mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tractor mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown tractor mechanics have the lowest average salary at $49,231.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,231 |
| White | $50,496 |
| Black or African American | $49,498 |
| Asian | $52,395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,386 |
Average tractor mechanic age
See how the average age of tractor mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tractor mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 44.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 42 | 32 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Tractor mechanic age breakdown
The average age of tractor mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the tractor mechanic population.
Tractor mechanic age breakdown
| Tractor Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Tractor mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for tractor mechanics is high school diploma, with 46% of tractor mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Tractor mechanics by degree level
| Tractor mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Tractor mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tractor mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,863 annually. With a Associate degree, tractor mechanics earn a median annual income of $51,719 compared to $49,147 for tractor mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,147 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,863 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,719 |
Tractor mechanic employment statistics
Most tractor mechanics work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where tractor mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tractor mechanics work.
Tractor mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Tractor mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the tractor mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tractor mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tractor mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
Tractor mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for tractor mechanics are transportation, manufacturing and retail.
Tractor mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Tractor mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Tractor mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tractor mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tractor mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tractor mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 6.26% |
| 2012 | 4.53% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.67% |
| 2018 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 2.58% |
Average tractor mechanic tenure
The average tractor mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 288 tractor mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Tractor mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Tractor mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tractor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake Adjuster | 1.31% | 7,933 |
| Tractor Mechanic | 1.79% | - |
| Automatic Transmission Mechanic | 2.20% | 57,670 |
| Rocket Engine Component Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,941 |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Antique Automobiles Repairer | 3.73% | 3,552 |
| Marine Mechanic | 5.18% | 94,740 |
Similar tractor mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake Adjuster | 1.31% | 7,933 |
| Automatic Transmission Mechanic | 2.20% | 57,670 |
| Rocket Engine Component Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,941 |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Antique Automobiles Repairer | 3.73% | 3,552 |
| Marine Mechanic | 5.18% | 94,740 |
Foreign languages spoken by tractor mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tractor mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
