Alignment technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Alignment technician demographics by:
Alignment technician gender statistics
4.1% of alignment technicians are women and 95.9% of alignment technicians are men.
- Male, 95.9%
- Female, 4.1%
Alignment technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.9% |
| Female | 4.1% |
Alignment technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,751
Female income
$35,959
Alignment technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in alignment technician positions over time. Currently, 4.1% of alignment technicians are female.
Alignment technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2011 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
| 2012 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 2013 | 97.60% | 2.40% |
| 2014 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2015 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2016 | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2018 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2019 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2020 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
| 2021 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
Alignment technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared alignment technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Alignment Technician | 96% | 4% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Alignment technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among alignment technicians is White, which makes up 61.7% of all alignment technicians. Comparatively, 18.9% of alignment technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of alignment technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Alignment technician race
| Alignment technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Alignment technician race and ethnicity over time
See how alignment technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Alignment technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.71% | 9.25% | 5.16% | 14.19% |
| 2011 | 66.95% | 10.05% | 4.77% | 15.40% |
| 2012 | 66.84% | 9.46% | 5.22% | 15.67% |
| 2013 | 65.39% | 9.91% | 5.37% | 16.28% |
| 2014 | 67.02% | 9.43% | 4.95% | 15.84% |
| 2015 | 67.17% | 8.84% | 5.00% | 16.22% |
| 2016 | 67.15% | 8.84% | 4.82% | 16.35% |
| 2017 | 66.27% | 8.86% | 5.14% | 16.83% |
| 2018 | 67.04% | 8.17% | 5.24% | 16.53% |
| 2019 | 66.85% | 8.42% | 5.29% | 16.53% |
| 2020 | 62.47% | 8.34% | 5.30% | 18.30% |
| 2021 | 61.73% | 8.40% | 5.75% | 18.87% |
Alignment technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian alignment technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american alignment technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,765.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,671 |
| White | $38,119 |
| Black or African American | $36,765 |
| Asian | $39,146 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,099 |
Average alignment technician age
See how the average age of alignment technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Alignment technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 31 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Alignment technician age breakdown
The average age of alignment technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the alignment technician population.
Alignment technician age breakdown
| Alignment Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Alignment technician educational attainment
The most common degree for alignment technicians is high school diploma, with 40% of alignment technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 31%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Alignment technicians by degree level
| Alignment technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Alignment technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, alignment technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,817 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, alignment technicians earn a median annual income of $40,151 compared to $38,137 for alignment technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,137 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,151 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,817 |
Alignment technician employment statistics
Most alignment technicians work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where alignment technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where alignment technicians work.
Alignment technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Alignment technician jobs by company type
Employees with the alignment technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most alignment technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Alignment technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 3% |
Alignment technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for alignment technicians are automotive, retail and manufacturing.
Alignment technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 31% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Alignment technician turnover and employment statistics
Alignment technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for alignment technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Alignment technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Alignment technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 6.97% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 4.56% |
Average alignment technician tenure
The average alignment technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,074 alignment technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Alignment technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Alignment technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of alignment technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harvester Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,826 |
| Locomotive Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,178 |
| Alignment Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Plant Mechanic | 2.41% | 42,593 |
| Bicycle Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,070 |
| Collision Mechanic | 3.73% | 34,574 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice | 5.18% | 39,410 |
Similar alignment technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Harvester Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,826 |
| Locomotive Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,178 |
| Plant Mechanic | 2.41% | 42,593 |
| Bicycle Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,070 |
| Collision Mechanic | 3.73% | 34,574 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice | 5.18% | 39,410 |
Foreign languages spoken by alignment technicians
The most common foreign language among alignment technicians is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 15.4% and Korean is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- Polish, 15.4%
- Korean, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Tagalog, 7.7%
Alignment technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| Polish | 15.4% |
| Korean | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Tagalog | 7.7% |
