Wind energy mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Wind energy mechanic gender statistics
13.0% of wind energy mechanics are women and 87.0% of wind energy mechanics are men.
- Male, 87.0%
- Female, 13.0%
Wind energy mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.0% |
| Female | 13.0% |
Wind energy mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,682
Female income
$42,438
Wind energy mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wind energy mechanic positions over time. Currently, 13.0% of wind energy mechanics are female.
Wind energy mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 90.34% | 9.66% |
| 2013 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
| 2014 | 91.95% | 8.05% |
| 2015 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2016 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2017 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2018 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2019 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 2020 | 90.31% | 9.69% |
| 2021 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
Wind energy mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared wind energy 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% |
| Wind Energy Mechanic | 87% | 13% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Wind energy mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wind energy mechanics is White, which makes up 68.6% of all wind energy mechanics. Comparatively, 16.5% of wind energy mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of wind energy mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Wind energy mechanic race
| Wind energy mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Wind energy mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how wind energy mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wind energy mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 74.42% | 5.71% | 3.18% | 14.30% |
| 2013 | 75.50% | 5.77% | 2.53% | 13.95% |
| 2014 | 74.56% | 5.28% | 2.81% | 14.70% |
| 2015 | 74.77% | 5.57% | 1.86% | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 74.64% | 5.94% | 2.67% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 73.03% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 14.91% |
| 2018 | 74.08% | 6.12% | 2.29% | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 74.09% | 5.80% | 2.51% | 15.38% |
| 2020 | 71.74% | 4.22% | 2.42% | 17.24% |
| 2021 | 68.56% | 6.71% | 2.35% | 16.52% |
Wind energy mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,463 |
| White | $47,250 |
| Black or African American | $44,688 |
| Asian | $45,866 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,185 |
Average wind energy mechanic age
See how the average age of wind energy mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wind energy 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 |
Wind energy mechanic age breakdown
The average age of wind energy mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the wind energy mechanic population.
Wind energy mechanic age breakdown
| Wind Energy Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Wind energy mechanic educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Master's, 20%
- Diploma, 20%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Wind energy mechanics by degree level
| Wind energy mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Wind energy mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,204 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,256 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,566 |
Wind energy mechanic employment statistics
Company size where wind energy mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wind energy mechanics work.
Wind energy mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 31% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Wind energy mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Wind energy mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wind energy mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wind energy mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wind energy mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 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 wind energy mechanic tenure
The average wind energy mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 wind energy mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Wind energy mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 29% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Wind energy mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wind energy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Installer | 1.73% | 69,734 |
| Manufacturing Millwright | 2.00% | 28,590 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Wind Energy Mechanic | 3.56% | - |
| Car Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 52,470 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic | 3.71% | 69,205 |
| Clockmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,779 |
Similar wind energy mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Installer | 1.73% | 69,734 |
| Manufacturing Millwright | 2.00% | 28,590 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Car Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 52,470 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic | 3.71% | 69,205 |
| Clockmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,779 |
Foreign languages spoken by wind energy mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wind energy mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |