Transit mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Transit mechanic gender statistics
3.1% of transit mechanics are women and 96.9% of transit mechanics are men.
- Male, 96.9%
- Female, 3.1%
Transit mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.9% |
| Female | 3.1% |
Transit mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,918
Female income
$40,223
Transit mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transit mechanic positions over time. Currently, 3.1% of transit mechanics are female.
Transit mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2011 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2012 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2013 | 98.25% | 1.75% |
| 2014 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2016 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2017 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2018 | 95.87% | 4.13% |
| 2019 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2020 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2021 | 96.88% | 3.13% |
Transit mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared transit 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% |
| Transit Mechanic | 97% | 3% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Transit mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transit mechanics is White, which makes up 72.7% of all transit mechanics. Comparatively, 13.8% of transit mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of transit mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 72.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Transit mechanic race
| Transit mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Transit mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how transit mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transit mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.37% | 6.39% | 1.49% | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 79.27% | 6.82% | 1.59% | 10.38% |
| 2012 | 77.62% | 6.50% | 1.67% | 12.06% |
| 2013 | 76.55% | 6.84% | 1.68% | 12.75% |
| 2014 | 77.90% | 6.43% | 1.95% | 11.88% |
| 2015 | 77.40% | 5.87% | 1.63% | 12.71% |
| 2016 | 76.67% | 6.75% | 1.80% | 12.60% |
| 2017 | 76.16% | 5.14% | 1.53% | 14.20% |
| 2018 | 76.76% | 5.35% | 2.10% | 13.58% |
| 2019 | 78.31% | 4.92% | 1.56% | 12.52% |
| 2020 | 74.70% | 5.00% | 2.16% | 12.86% |
| 2021 | 72.70% | 5.46% | 2.14% | 13.76% |
Transit mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,707 |
| White | $43,311 |
| Black or African American | $42,044 |
| Asian | $45,756 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,902 |
Average transit mechanic age
See how the average age of transit mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transit 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 |
Transit mechanic age breakdown
The average age of transit mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the transit mechanic population.
Transit mechanic age breakdown
| Transit Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Transit mechanic educational attainment
- Associate, 50%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Transit mechanics by degree level
| Transit mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Transit mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,600 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,067 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,880 |
Transit mechanic employment statistics
Company size where transit mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transit mechanics work.
Transit mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 33% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Transit mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Transit mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transit mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transit mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transit 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 transit mechanic tenure
The average transit mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 transit mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Transit mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Transit mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Car Mechanic | 1.31% | 42,958 |
| Transit Mechanic | 1.79% | - |
| Auto Mechanic | 2.20% | 95,553 |
| Plant Mechanic | 2.41% | 42,593 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Fender Mechanic | 3.73% | 33,668 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic | 5.18% | 48,296 |
Similar transit mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Car Mechanic | 1.31% | 42,958 |
| Auto Mechanic | 2.20% | 95,553 |
| Plant Mechanic | 2.41% | 42,593 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Fender Mechanic | 3.73% | 33,668 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic | 5.18% | 48,296 |
Foreign languages spoken by transit mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Transit mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |