Water mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Water mechanic gender statistics
1.2% of water mechanics are women and 98.8% of water mechanics are men.
- Male, 98.8%
- Female, 1.2%
Water mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.8% |
| Female | 1.2% |
Water mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,687
Female income
$38,029
Water mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water mechanic positions over time. Currently, 1.2% of water mechanics are female.
Water mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.22% | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 99.33% | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 99.18% | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 98.94% | 1.06% |
| 2014 | 99.17% | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 99.26% | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 99.04% | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 99.37% | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 98.89% | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 98.98% | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 98.82% | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 98.81% | 1.19% |
Water mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared water mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Water Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
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Water mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water mechanics is White, which makes up 65.1% of all water mechanics. Comparatively, 18.1% of water mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of water mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Water mechanic race
| Water mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Water mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how water mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.91% | 10.73% | 1.34% | 13.79% |
| 2011 | 69.88% | 10.77% | 1.69% | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 69.20% | 11.29% | 1.51% | 14.98% |
| 2013 | 70.60% | 10.62% | 1.31% | 14.37% |
| 2014 | 69.47% | 11.07% | 1.39% | 15.22% |
| 2015 | 69.42% | 10.85% | 1.51% | 15.50% |
| 2016 | 68.33% | 10.79% | 1.54% | 16.39% |
| 2017 | 68.79% | 10.88% | 1.56% | 15.91% |
| 2018 | 68.79% | 10.16% | 1.35% | 16.60% |
| 2019 | 70.03% | 9.81% | 1.88% | 15.33% |
| 2020 | 67.43% | 10.17% | 1.95% | 15.26% |
| 2021 | 65.11% | 9.64% | 1.88% | 18.08% |
Water mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white water mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino water mechanics have the lowest average salary at $36,788.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,206 |
| White | $39,263 |
| Black or African American | $36,959 |
| Asian | $37,274 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,788 |
Average water mechanic age
See how the average age of water mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Unknown | 39 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | |
| White | 41 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Water mechanic age breakdown
The average age of water mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the water mechanic population.
Water mechanic age breakdown
| Water Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Water mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for water mechanics is high school diploma, with 37% of water mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Water mechanics by degree level
| Water mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Water mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,541 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, water mechanics earn a median annual income of $38,361 compared to $37,423 for water mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,423 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,361 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,541 |
Water mechanic employment statistics
Most water mechanics work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where water mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water mechanics work.
Water mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Water mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the water mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water mechanics prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Water mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 43% |
Water mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for water mechanics are government, utilities and energy.
Water mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Utilities | 15% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Water mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Water mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.79% |
| 2011 | 15.00% |
| 2012 | 11.39% |
| 2013 | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 7.35% |
| 2015 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 4.56% |
| 2018 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 3.70% |
| 2020 | 5.64% |
| 2021 | 6.78% |
Average water mechanic tenure
The average water mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 water mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Water mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Water mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Water Mechanic | 2.08% | - |
| Construction Craft Labour | 2.24% | 43,412 |
| Underground Electrician | 2.76% | 14,528 |
| Tile Worker | 3.39% | 19,447 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Similar water mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Construction Craft Labour | 2.24% | 43,412 |
| Underground Electrician | 2.76% | 14,528 |
| Tile Worker | 3.39% | 19,447 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |