Auto body detailer demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto body detailer demographics by:
Auto body detailer gender statistics
5.3% of auto body detailers are women and 94.7% of auto body detailers are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Auto body detailer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Auto body detailer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,756
Female income
$26,530
Auto body detailer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto body detailer positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of auto body detailers are female.
Auto body detailer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2011 | 98.29% | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 96.62% | 3.38% |
| 2013 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2014 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2015 | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2017 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2020 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
Auto body detailer related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto body detailers 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% |
| Auto Body Detailer | 95% | 5% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Auto body detailer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto body detailers is White, which makes up 66.7% of all auto body detailers. Comparatively, 19.5% of auto body detailers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of auto body detailers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Auto body detailer race
| Auto body detailer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Auto body detailer race and ethnicity over time
See how auto body detailer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto body detailer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.21% | 8.97% | 2.37% | 18.72% |
| 2011 | 69.84% | 9.09% | 2.73% | 16.47% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 8.50% | 2.36% | 16.67% |
| 2013 | 68.38% | 9.49% | 1.98% | 17.77% |
| 2014 | 66.23% | 9.92% | 2.26% | 18.92% |
| 2015 | 71.85% | 7.88% | 2.43% | 15.23% |
| 2016 | 69.14% | 7.88% | 1.85% | 19.31% |
| 2017 | 69.35% | 8.41% | 1.94% | 17.81% |
| 2018 | 67.99% | 8.57% | 2.31% | 18.77% |
| 2019 | 71.36% | 8.20% | 1.93% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 67.48% | 8.03% | 2.56% | 17.69% |
| 2021 | 66.69% | 7.30% | 1.73% | 19.53% |
Auto body detailer wage gap by race
According to our data, white auto body detailers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino auto body detailers have the lowest average salary at $27,260.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,911 |
| White | $28,463 |
| Black or African American | $27,805 |
| Asian | $27,359 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,260 |
Average auto body detailer age
See how the average age of auto body detailers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto body detailer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Auto body detailer age breakdown
The average age of auto body detailers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the auto body detailer population.
Auto body detailer age breakdown
| Auto Body Detailer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Auto body detailer educational attainment
The most common degree for auto body detailers is high school diploma, with 62% of auto body detailers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 62%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Auto body detailers by degree level
| Auto body detailer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 62% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Auto body detailer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,427 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,367 |
Auto body detailer employment statistics
Company size where auto body detailers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto body detailers work.
Auto body detailer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Auto body detailer jobs by industry
The most common industries for auto body detailers are retail, automotive and hospitality.
Auto body detailer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 27% |
| Automotive | 24% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Auto body detailer turnover and employment statistics
Auto body detailer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto body detailers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto body detailer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto body detailer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.20% |
| 2011 | 7.07% |
| 2012 | 6.66% |
| 2013 | 6.62% |
| 2014 | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 3.15% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.61% |
| 2019 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average auto body detailer tenure
The average auto body detailer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 233 auto body detailers resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto body detailer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Auto body detailer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto body detailers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Mechanic | 1.31% | 39,263 |
| Truck Mechanic | 1.79% | 80,942 |
| Car Audio Installer | 2.20% | 26,094 |
| Preflight Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,686 |
| Tire Installer | 3.57% | 19,124 |
| Auto Body Detailer | 3.73% | - |
| Outboard Technician | 5.18% | 24,457 |
Similar auto body detailer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Mechanic | 1.31% | 39,263 |
| Truck Mechanic | 1.79% | 80,942 |
| Car Audio Installer | 2.20% | 26,094 |
| Preflight Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,686 |
| Tire Installer | 3.57% | 19,124 |
| Outboard Technician | 5.18% | 24,457 |
Foreign languages spoken by auto body detailers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Polish, 20.0%
Auto body detailer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Polish | 20.0% |