Transmission mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Transmission mechanic gender statistics
3.8% of transmission mechanics are women and 96.2% of transmission mechanics are men.
- Male, 96.2%
- Female, 3.8%
Transmission mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.2% |
| Female | 3.8% |
Transmission mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,408
Female income
$45,458
Transmission mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transmission mechanic positions over time. Currently, 3.8% of transmission mechanics are female.
Transmission mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2011 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2013 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2014 | 96.39% | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2016 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2017 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2018 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2020 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2021 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
Transmission mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared transmission 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% |
| Transmission Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Transmission mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transmission mechanics is White, which makes up 61.8% of all transmission mechanics. Comparatively, 18.9% of transmission mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of transmission mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Transmission mechanic race
| Transmission mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Transmission mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how transmission mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transmission mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.80% | 10.20% | 4.32% | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 67.04% | 10.99% | 3.93% | 15.43% |
| 2012 | 66.94% | 10.41% | 4.38% | 15.71% |
| 2013 | 65.48% | 10.85% | 4.53% | 16.32% |
| 2014 | 67.11% | 10.37% | 4.11% | 15.87% |
| 2015 | 67.26% | 9.79% | 4.16% | 16.25% |
| 2016 | 67.24% | 9.79% | 3.98% | 16.38% |
| 2017 | 66.36% | 9.81% | 4.30% | 16.86% |
| 2018 | 67.13% | 9.11% | 4.40% | 16.57% |
| 2019 | 66.94% | 9.36% | 4.45% | 16.56% |
| 2020 | 62.56% | 9.28% | 4.46% | 18.33% |
| 2021 | 61.82% | 9.34% | 4.91% | 18.90% |
Transmission mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transmission mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transmission mechanics have the lowest average salary at $46,781.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,275 |
| White | $49,019 |
| Black or African American | $46,781 |
| Asian | $50,732 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,330 |
Average transmission mechanic age
See how the average age of transmission mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transmission mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 31 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Transmission mechanic age breakdown
The average age of transmission mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the transmission mechanic population.
Transmission mechanic age breakdown
| Transmission Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Transmission mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for transmission mechanics is high school diploma, with 50% of transmission mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Transmission mechanics by degree level
| Transmission mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Transmission mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transmission mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,249 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, transmission mechanics earn a median annual income of $52,421 compared to $49,049 for transmission mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,049 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,421 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,249 |
Transmission mechanic employment statistics
Most transmission mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where transmission mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transmission mechanics work.
Transmission mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Transmission mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the transmission mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transmission mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Transmission mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 85% |
Transmission mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for transmission mechanics are manufacturing, automotive and retail.
Transmission mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Automotive | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Transmission mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Transmission mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transmission mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transmission mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transmission mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 6.97% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 4.56% |
Average transmission mechanic tenure
The average transmission mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 210 transmission mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Transmission mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Transmission mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transmission 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 Person | 1.31% | 32,489 |
| Transit Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,499 |
| Transmission Mechanic | 2.20% | - |
| Propeller Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,688 |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Auto Body Detailer | 3.73% | 13,170 |
| Small Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,857 |
Similar transmission mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake Person | 1.31% | 32,489 |
| Transit Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,499 |
| Propeller Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,688 |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Auto Body Detailer | 3.73% | 13,170 |
| Small Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,857 |
Foreign languages spoken by transmission mechanics
The most common foreign language among transmission mechanics is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Ukrainian, 25.0%
Transmission mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Ukrainian | 25.0% |