Weapons mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Weapons mechanic gender statistics
5.7% of weapons mechanics are women and 94.3% of weapons mechanics are men.
- Male, 94.3%
- Female, 5.7%
Weapons mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.3% |
| Female | 5.7% |
Weapons mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,198
Female income
$53,781
Weapons mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in weapons mechanic positions over time. Currently, 5.7% of weapons mechanics are female.
Weapons mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2011 | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 95.88% | 4.12% |
| 2013 | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 2014 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2015 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2016 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2017 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2018 | 95.08% | 4.92% |
| 2019 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2020 | 95.87% | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
Weapons mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared weapons 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% |
| Weapons Mechanic | 94% | 6% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Weapons mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among weapons mechanics is White, which makes up 65.3% of all weapons mechanics. Comparatively, 15.4% of weapons mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of weapons mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Weapons mechanic race
| Weapons mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Weapons mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how weapons mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Weapons mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.79% | 8.67% | 3.47% | 12.36% |
| 2011 | 70.83% | 9.95% | 3.26% | 13.17% |
| 2012 | 71.20% | 8.72% | 4.03% | 13.23% |
| 2013 | 72.29% | 8.78% | 3.39% | 12.87% |
| 2014 | 71.34% | 8.29% | 3.66% | 13.62% |
| 2015 | 71.56% | 8.58% | 2.71% | 13.74% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 8.95% | 3.52% | 13.21% |
| 2017 | 69.81% | 9.01% | 3.85% | 13.84% |
| 2018 | 70.86% | 9.13% | 3.14% | 13.66% |
| 2019 | 70.87% | 8.81% | 3.37% | 14.31% |
| 2020 | 68.53% | 7.23% | 3.27% | 16.17% |
| 2021 | 65.35% | 9.72% | 3.21% | 15.45% |
Weapons mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,996 |
| White | $59,844 |
| Black or African American | $56,866 |
| Asian | $58,492 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,834 |
Average weapons mechanic age
See how the average age of weapons mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Weapons mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Weapons mechanic age breakdown
The average age of weapons mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the weapons mechanic population.
Weapons mechanic age breakdown
| Weapons Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Weapons mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for weapons mechanics is high school diploma, with 31% of weapons mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 28%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 28%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Weapons mechanics by degree level
| Weapons mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Weapons mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,177 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,537 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,289 |
Weapons mechanic employment statistics
Most weapons mechanics work for a public in the government industry.
Company size where weapons mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where weapons mechanics work.
Weapons mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Weapons mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the weapons mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most weapons mechanics prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Weapons mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 31% |
Weapons mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for weapons mechanics are government, manufacturing and professional.
Weapons mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 28% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
Weapons mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Weapons mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for weapons mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weapons mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Weapons mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average weapons mechanic tenure
The average weapons mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 85 weapons mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Weapons mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 43% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Weapons mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of weapons 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, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician | 1.73% | 9,624 |
| Precision Millwright | 2.00% | 1,597 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Weapons Mechanic | 3.56% | - |
| Winder Helper | 3.67% | 13,524 |
| Appliance Repairer | 3.71% | 7,666 |
| Camera Repairer | 8.86% | 3,718 |
Similar weapons mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician | 1.73% | 9,624 |
| Precision Millwright | 2.00% | 1,597 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Winder Helper | 3.67% | 13,524 |
| Appliance Repairer | 3.71% | 7,666 |
| Camera Repairer | 8.86% | 3,718 |
Foreign languages spoken by weapons mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Weapons mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |