Auto mechanic apprentice demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto mechanic apprentice demographics by:
Auto mechanic apprentice gender statistics
6.6% of auto mechanic apprentices are women and 93.4% of auto mechanic apprentices are men.
- Male, 93.4%
- Female, 6.6%
Auto mechanic apprentice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.4% |
| Female | 6.6% |
Auto mechanic apprentice gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,783
Female income
$35,242
Auto mechanic apprentice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto mechanic apprentice positions over time. Currently, 6.6% of auto mechanic apprentices are female.
Auto mechanic apprentice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 2011 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2012 | 95.78% | 4.22% |
| 2013 | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 2014 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2015 | 96.73% | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| 2017 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2018 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2019 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2020 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2021 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
Auto mechanic apprentice related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto mechanic apprentices 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 Mechanic Apprentice | 93% | 7% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Auto mechanic apprentice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto mechanic apprentices is White, which makes up 66.4% of all auto mechanic apprentices. Comparatively, 19.4% of auto mechanic apprentices are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of auto mechanic apprentices are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Auto mechanic apprentice race
| Auto mechanic apprentice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Auto mechanic apprentice race and ethnicity over time
See how auto mechanic apprentice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto mechanic apprentice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.87% | 9.16% | 2.52% | 18.58% |
| 2011 | 69.51% | 9.28% | 2.88% | 16.33% |
| 2012 | 69.43% | 8.69% | 2.51% | 16.52% |
| 2013 | 68.04% | 9.67% | 2.13% | 17.63% |
| 2014 | 65.90% | 10.11% | 2.41% | 18.77% |
| 2015 | 71.52% | 8.06% | 2.58% | 15.09% |
| 2016 | 68.80% | 8.07% | 1.99% | 19.16% |
| 2017 | 69.02% | 8.60% | 2.09% | 17.66% |
| 2018 | 67.66% | 8.76% | 2.46% | 18.63% |
| 2019 | 71.03% | 8.39% | 2.08% | 15.90% |
| 2020 | 67.15% | 8.22% | 2.71% | 17.54% |
| 2021 | 66.36% | 7.48% | 1.88% | 19.38% |
Auto mechanic apprentice wage gap by race
According to our data, white auto mechanic apprentices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino auto mechanic apprentices have the lowest average salary at $37,328.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,243 |
| White | $40,905 |
| Black or African American | $38,927 |
| Asian | $37,616 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,328 |
Average auto mechanic apprentice age
See how the average age of auto mechanic apprentices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto mechanic apprentice 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 mechanic apprentice age breakdown
The average age of auto mechanic apprentices is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the auto mechanic apprentice population.
Auto mechanic apprentice age breakdown
| Auto Mechanic Apprentice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Auto mechanic apprentice educational attainment
The most common degree for auto mechanic apprentices is high school diploma, with 45% of auto mechanic apprentices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 19%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Auto mechanic apprentices by degree level
| Auto mechanic apprentice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Auto mechanic apprentice wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,814 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,641 |
Auto mechanic apprentice employment statistics
Most auto mechanic apprentices work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where auto mechanic apprentices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto mechanic apprentices work.
Auto mechanic apprentice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Auto mechanic apprentice jobs by company type
Employees with the auto mechanic apprentice job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most auto mechanic apprentices prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Auto mechanic apprentice jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 4% |
Auto mechanic apprentice jobs by industry
The most common industries for auto mechanic apprentices are professional, automotive and finance.
Auto mechanic apprentice industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Automotive | 17% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
Auto mechanic apprentice turnover and employment statistics
Auto mechanic apprentice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto mechanic apprentices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto mechanic apprentice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto mechanic apprentice 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 mechanic apprentice tenure
The average auto mechanic apprentice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 268 auto mechanic apprentices resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto mechanic apprentice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Auto mechanic apprentice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto mechanic apprentices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic | 1.31% | 48,952 |
| Heavy Duty Mechanic | 1.79% | 51,609 |
| Heavy Line Technician | 2.20% | 125,376 |
| Marine Propulsion Technician | 2.41% | 35,449 |
| Green Tire Inspector | 3.57% | 20,487 |
| Auto Mechanic Apprentice | 3.73% | - |
| Edge Trimmer Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,164 |
Similar auto mechanic apprentice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic | 1.31% | 48,952 |
| Heavy Duty Mechanic | 1.79% | 51,609 |
| Heavy Line Technician | 2.20% | 125,376 |
| Marine Propulsion Technician | 2.41% | 35,449 |
| Green Tire Inspector | 3.57% | 20,487 |
| Edge Trimmer Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,164 |
Foreign languages spoken by auto mechanic apprentices
The most common foreign language among auto mechanic apprentices is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Telugu at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Telugu, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
- Polish, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Auto mechanic apprentice languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Telugu | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |
| Polish | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |