Auto service mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto service mechanic gender statistics
4.9% of auto service mechanics are women and 95.1% of auto service mechanics are men.
- Male, 95.1%
- Female, 4.9%
Auto service mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.1% |
| Female | 4.9% |
Auto service mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,364
Female income
$61,128
Auto service mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto service mechanic positions over time. Currently, 4.9% of auto service mechanics are female.
Auto service mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2011 | 95.85% | 4.15% |
| 2012 | 95.78% | 4.22% |
| 2013 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2014 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2015 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2016 | 96.91% | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2018 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 94.37% | 5.63% |
| 2020 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
Auto service mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto service mechanics 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 Service Mechanic | 95% | 5% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Auto service mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto service mechanics is White, which makes up 59.7% of all auto service mechanics. Comparatively, 20.6% of auto service mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of auto service mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Auto service mechanic race
| Auto service mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Auto service mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how auto service mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto service mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.70% | 10.33% | 4.53% | 15.93% |
| 2011 | 64.94% | 11.12% | 4.14% | 17.14% |
| 2012 | 64.83% | 10.53% | 4.58% | 17.42% |
| 2013 | 63.38% | 10.98% | 4.74% | 18.03% |
| 2014 | 65.00% | 10.50% | 4.32% | 17.58% |
| 2015 | 65.15% | 9.92% | 4.36% | 17.96% |
| 2016 | 65.14% | 9.91% | 4.18% | 18.09% |
| 2017 | 64.26% | 9.94% | 4.51% | 18.57% |
| 2018 | 65.03% | 9.24% | 4.60% | 18.28% |
| 2019 | 64.83% | 9.49% | 4.66% | 18.27% |
| 2020 | 60.46% | 9.41% | 4.67% | 20.04% |
| 2021 | 59.72% | 9.47% | 5.12% | 20.61% |
Auto service mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian auto service mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american auto service mechanics have the lowest average salary at $62,584.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,220 |
| White | $65,031 |
| Black or African American | $62,584 |
| Asian | $66,890 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,186 |
Average auto service mechanic age
See how the average age of auto service mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto service mechanic 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 |
Auto service mechanic age breakdown
The average age of auto service mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the auto service mechanic population.
Auto service mechanic age breakdown
| Auto Service Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Auto service mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for auto service mechanics is high school diploma, with 42% of auto service mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Auto service mechanics by degree level
| Auto service mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Auto service mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auto service mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $71,740 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, auto service mechanics earn a median annual income of $68,712 compared to $65,064 for auto service mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,064 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,712 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,740 |
Auto service mechanic employment statistics
Company size where auto service mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto service mechanics work.
Auto service mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Auto service mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for auto service mechanics are automotive, retail and manufacturing.
Auto service mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 22% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Auto service mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Auto service mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto service mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto service mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto service mechanic 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 auto service mechanic tenure
The average auto service mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 170 auto service mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto service mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Auto service mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Mechanic | 1.31% | 34,298 |
| Field Mechanic | 1.79% | 135,482 |
| Auto Service Mechanic | 2.20% | - |
| Airframe Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,067 |
| Tire Installer | 3.57% | 19,124 |
| Antique Automobiles Repairer | 3.73% | 3,552 |
| Go-Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,607 |
Similar auto service mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Mechanic | 1.31% | 34,298 |
| Field Mechanic | 1.79% | 135,482 |
| Airframe Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,067 |
| Tire Installer | 3.57% | 19,124 |
| Antique Automobiles Repairer | 3.73% | 3,552 |
| Go-Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,607 |
Foreign languages spoken by auto service mechanics
The most common foreign language among auto service mechanics is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Cantonese, 16.7%
Auto service mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Cantonese | 16.7% |