Auto electrician demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto electrician gender statistics
2.9% of auto electricians are women and 97.1% of auto electricians are men.
- Male, 97.1%
- Female, 2.9%
Auto electrician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.1% |
| Female | 2.9% |
Auto electrician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,662
Female income
$29,687
Auto electrician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto electrician positions over time. Currently, 2.9% of auto electricians are female.
Auto electrician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2012 | 97.70% | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2014 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
| 2016 | 97.72% | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2018 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2019 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 97.09% | 2.91% |
Auto electrician related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto electricians 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% |
| Auto Electrician | 97% | 3% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Auto electrician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto electricians is White, which makes up 64.4% of all auto electricians. Comparatively, 20.1% of auto electricians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of auto electricians are Black or African American.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Auto electrician race
| Auto electrician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Auto electrician race and ethnicity over time
See how auto electrician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto electrician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.11% | 8.67% | 2.15% | 15.80% |
| 2011 | 70.46% | 9.00% | 2.18% | 15.81% |
| 2012 | 70.32% | 8.91% | 2.23% | 15.92% |
| 2013 | 69.56% | 9.01% | 2.21% | 16.60% |
| 2014 | 69.83% | 9.19% | 2.06% | 16.64% |
| 2015 | 69.02% | 9.41% | 2.21% | 16.63% |
| 2016 | 69.04% | 8.69% | 2.09% | 17.45% |
| 2017 | 66.96% | 8.53% | 2.46% | 19.37% |
| 2018 | 68.36% | 8.27% | 2.01% | 18.69% |
| 2019 | 69.12% | 7.94% | 2.18% | 18.33% |
| 2020 | 65.67% | 8.59% | 2.09% | 18.42% |
| 2021 | 64.40% | 8.16% | 2.22% | 20.12% |
Auto electrician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,624 |
| White | $31,812 |
| Black or African American | $29,455 |
| Asian | $32,132 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,393 |
Average auto electrician age
See how the average age of auto electricians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto electrician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 52 |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
| White | 42 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Auto electrician age breakdown
The average age of auto electricians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the auto electrician population.
Auto electrician age breakdown
| Auto Electrician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Auto electrician educational attainment
The most common degree for auto electricians is diploma, with 31% of auto electricians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Diploma, 31%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 22%
Auto electricians by degree level
| Auto electrician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 22% |
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Auto electrician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,544 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,521 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,918 |
Auto electrician employment statistics
Most auto electricians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where auto electricians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto electricians work.
Auto electrician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Auto electrician jobs by company type
Employees with the auto electrician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most auto electricians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Auto electrician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 8% |
Auto electrician jobs by industry
The most common industries for auto electricians are manufacturing, automotive and construction.
Auto electrician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Automotive | 11% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Auto electrician turnover and employment statistics
Auto electrician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto electricians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto electrician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto electrician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 12.66% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 6.08% |
| 2015 | 4.67% |
| 2016 | 4.49% |
| 2017 | 3.48% |
| 2018 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.91% |
Average auto electrician tenure
The average auto electrician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 auto electricians resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto electrician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Auto electrician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto electricians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refractory Bricklayer | 1.40% | 29 |
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Concrete Pourer | 2.24% | 1,588 |
| Auto Electrician | 2.76% | - |
| Floor Finisher | 3.39% | 18,296 |
| Extrusion Former | 4.07% | 587 |
Similar auto electrician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refractory Bricklayer | 1.40% | 29 |
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Concrete Pourer | 2.24% | 1,588 |
| Floor Finisher | 3.39% | 18,296 |
| Extrusion Former | 4.07% | 587 |
Foreign languages spoken by auto electricians
- Hindi, 50.0%
- Nepali, 50.0%
Auto electrician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 50.0% |
| Nepali | 50.0% |