Vending mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Vending mechanic gender statistics
3.0% of vending mechanics are women and 97.0% of vending mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.0%
- Female, 3.0%
Vending mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.0% |
| Female | 3.0% |
Vending mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 75¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,643
Female income
$31,788
Vending mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vending mechanic positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of vending mechanics are female.
Vending mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2011 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2012 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2013 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2014 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2015 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2016 | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 2017 | 97.72% | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2019 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2020 | 97.93% | 2.07% |
| 2021 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
Vending mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared vending 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% |
| Vending Mechanic | 97% | 3% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Vending mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vending mechanics is White, which makes up 66.5% of all vending mechanics. Comparatively, 14.5% of vending mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of vending mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.7%
- Asian, 2.6%
Vending mechanic race
| Vending mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
Vending mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how vending mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vending mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.15% | 7.87% | 2.76% | 8.66% |
| 2011 | 74.07% | 8.02% | 3.73% | 9.70% |
| 2012 | 70.06% | 8.58% | 3.19% | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 73.81% | 8.44% | 3.68% | 10.17% |
| 2014 | 71.62% | 8.30% | 3.93% | 10.48% |
| 2015 | 73.67% | 7.85% | 1.85% | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 70.33% | 6.15% | 4.18% | 13.41% |
| 2017 | 69.57% | 8.95% | 2.30% | 10.74% |
| 2018 | 76.57% | 5.43% | 4.86% | 7.71% |
| 2019 | 72.04% | 9.00% | 1.66% | 12.56% |
| 2020 | 68.33% | 4.99% | 3.81% | 12.90% |
| 2021 | 66.49% | 7.39% | 2.64% | 14.51% |
Vending mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american vending mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian vending mechanics have the lowest average salary at $40,089.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,201 |
| White | $44,730 |
| Black or African American | $47,946 |
| Asian | $40,089 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,799 |
Average vending mechanic age
See how the average age of vending mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Vending mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Vending mechanic age breakdown
The average age of vending mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the vending mechanic population.
Vending mechanic age breakdown
| Vending Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Vending mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for vending mechanics is high school diploma, with 44% of vending mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 22% and diploma degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 11%
Vending mechanics by degree level
| Vending mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
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Vending mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Vending mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vending mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vending mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vending mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.51% |
| 2011 | 9.03% |
| 2012 | 8.79% |
| 2013 | 6.81% |
| 2014 | 5.91% |
| 2015 | 3.85% |
| 2016 | 4.08% |
| 2017 | 3.98% |
| 2018 | 4.38% |
| 2019 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 9.52% |
| 2021 | 11.51% |
Average vending mechanic tenure
The average vending mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 vending mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Vending mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 10% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Vending mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vending 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Air Conditioning Apprentice | 1.73% | 11,864 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Shop Assistant | 3.67% | 11,156 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Vending Mechanic | 5.05% | - |
| Gyroscopic Instrument Tester | 8.86% | 9,499 |
Similar vending mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Air Conditioning Apprentice | 1.73% | 11,864 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Shop Assistant | 3.67% | 11,156 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Gyroscopic Instrument Tester | 8.86% | 9,499 |