Valve mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Valve mechanic gender statistics
1.8% of valve mechanics are women and 98.2% of valve mechanics are men.
- Male, 98.2%
- Female, 1.8%
Valve mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.2% |
| Female | 1.8% |
Valve mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,911
Female income
$43,954
Valve mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in valve mechanic positions over time. Currently, 1.8% of valve mechanics are female.
Valve mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 2011 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2012 | 95.18% | 4.82% |
| 2013 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2014 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2017 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2020 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2021 | 98.23% | 1.77% |
Valve mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared valve mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Valve Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Valve mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among valve mechanics is White, which makes up 59.8% of all valve mechanics. Comparatively, 24.1% of valve mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of valve mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.1%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 2.4%
- Unknown, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Valve mechanic race
| Valve mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Unknown | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Valve mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how valve mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Valve mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.42% | 11.47% | 1.58% | 16.29% |
| 2011 | 67.55% | 10.40% | 1.20% | 17.97% |
| 2012 | 68.11% | 11.48% | 0.42% | 17.44% |
| 2013 | 62.81% | 9.88% | 1.53% | 23.11% |
| 2014 | 64.49% | 12.65% | 0.49% | 20.38% |
| 2015 | 67.45% | 11.64% | 3.20% | 16.42% |
| 2016 | 66.52% | 11.46% | 1.29% | 19.09% |
| 2017 | 69.82% | 9.11% | 1.39% | 16.81% |
| 2018 | 64.46% | 9.95% | 1.40% | 20.54% |
| 2019 | 66.21% | 9.76% | 1.86% | 19.49% |
| 2020 | 65.15% | 7.84% | 1.65% | 21.58% |
| 2021 | 59.79% | 10.31% | 2.35% | 24.11% |
Valve mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white valve mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american valve mechanics have the lowest average salary at $46,008.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,278 |
| White | $49,139 |
| Black or African American | $46,008 |
| Asian | $48,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,700 |
Average valve mechanic age
See how the average age of valve mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Valve mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Valve mechanic age breakdown
The average age of valve mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the valve mechanic population.
Valve mechanic age breakdown
| Valve Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Valve mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for valve mechanics is high school diploma, with 48% of valve mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Valve mechanics by degree level
| Valve mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Valve mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, valve mechanics with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,777 annually. With a Associate degree, valve mechanics earn a median annual income of $51,170 compared to $50,046 for valve mechanics with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,777 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,295 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,046 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,170 |
Valve mechanic employment statistics
Most valve mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where valve mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where valve mechanics work.
Valve mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Valve mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the valve mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most valve mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Valve mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 2% |
Valve mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for valve mechanics are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Valve mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Energy | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Valve mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Valve mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for valve mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Valve mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Valve mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.04% |
| 2011 | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 4.15% |
| 2014 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 3.83% |
| 2016 | 3.92% |
| 2017 | 6.11% |
| 2018 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 4.37% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 3.14% |
Average valve mechanic tenure
The average valve mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 151 valve mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Valve mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Valve mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of valve 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Technician | 1.73% | 61,302 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Washer Engineer Helper | 3.67% | 48,821 |
| Appliance Technician | 3.71% | 74,925 |
| Valve Mechanic | 8.62% | - |
| Band Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 6,775 |
Similar valve mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Technician | 1.73% | 61,302 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Washer Engineer Helper | 3.67% | 48,821 |
| Appliance Technician | 3.71% | 74,925 |
| Band Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 6,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by valve mechanics
The most common foreign language among valve mechanics is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Valve mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |