Transportation mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Transportation mechanic gender statistics
7.4% of transportation mechanics are women and 92.6% of transportation mechanics are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Transportation mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Transportation mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,014
Female income
$41,134
Transportation mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transportation mechanic positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of transportation mechanics are female.
Transportation mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2011 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2013 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2014 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2015 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 93.64% | 6.36% |
| 2017 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2018 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2019 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2020 | 91.85% | 8.15% |
| 2021 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
Transportation mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared transportation 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% |
| Transportation Mechanic | 93% | 7% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Transportation mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transportation mechanics is White, which makes up 63.7% of all transportation mechanics. Comparatively, 20.5% of transportation mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of transportation mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Transportation mechanic race
| Transportation mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Transportation mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how transportation mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transportation mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.39% | 8.36% | 1.68% | 17.09% |
| 2011 | 70.28% | 8.79% | 1.77% | 17.12% |
| 2012 | 68.63% | 8.48% | 1.85% | 18.81% |
| 2013 | 67.56% | 8.81% | 1.86% | 19.49% |
| 2014 | 68.92% | 8.40% | 2.14% | 18.62% |
| 2015 | 68.41% | 7.85% | 1.81% | 19.45% |
| 2016 | 67.68% | 8.72% | 1.99% | 19.34% |
| 2017 | 67.17% | 7.11% | 1.71% | 20.94% |
| 2018 | 67.78% | 7.32% | 2.28% | 20.32% |
| 2019 | 69.33% | 6.89% | 1.74% | 19.27% |
| 2020 | 65.71% | 6.97% | 2.35% | 19.60% |
| 2021 | 63.72% | 7.43% | 2.33% | 20.50% |
Transportation mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transportation mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown transportation mechanics have the lowest average salary at $42,174.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,174 |
| White | $43,286 |
| Black or African American | $42,408 |
| Asian | $44,956 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,310 |
Average transportation mechanic age
See how the average age of transportation mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transportation 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 |
Transportation mechanic age breakdown
The average age of transportation mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the transportation mechanic population.
Transportation mechanic age breakdown
| Transportation Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Transportation mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for transportation mechanics is high school diploma, with 61% of transportation mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Transportation mechanics by degree level
| Transportation mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Transportation mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transportation mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,488 annually. With a Associate degree, transportation mechanics earn a median annual income of $44,361 compared to $42,099 for transportation mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,099 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,488 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,361 |
Transportation mechanic employment statistics
Most transportation mechanics work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where transportation mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transportation mechanics work.
Transportation mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Transportation mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the transportation mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transportation mechanics prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Transportation mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 12% |
Transportation mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for transportation mechanics are education, government and professional.
Transportation mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Transportation mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Transportation mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transportation mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transportation mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transportation 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 transportation mechanic tenure
The average transportation mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 374 transportation mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Transportation mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 34% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Transportation mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transportation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Service Technician | 1.31% | 95,497 |
| Transportation Mechanic | 1.79% | - |
| Auto Technician | 2.20% | 131,515 |
| Aviation Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,647 |
| Tire Technician | 3.57% | 110,586 |
| Custom Car Builder | 3.73% | 90,734 |
| Certified Marine Mechanic | 5.18% | 78,343 |
Similar transportation mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Service Technician | 1.31% | 95,497 |
| Auto Technician | 2.20% | 131,515 |
| Aviation Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,647 |
| Tire Technician | 3.57% | 110,586 |
| Custom Car Builder | 3.73% | 90,734 |
| Certified Marine Mechanic | 5.18% | 78,343 |
Foreign languages spoken by transportation mechanics
The most common foreign language among transportation mechanics is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
Transportation mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |
