Auto top mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto top mechanic gender statistics
6.1% of auto top mechanics are women and 93.9% of auto top mechanics are men.
- Male, 93.9%
- Female, 6.1%
Auto top mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.9% |
| Female | 6.1% |
Auto top mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,399
Female income
$32,440
Auto top mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto top mechanic positions over time. Currently, 6.1% of auto top mechanics are female.
Auto top mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.32% | 3.68% |
| 2011 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2012 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2013 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2014 | 95.06% | 4.94% |
| 2015 | 96.82% | 3.18% |
| 2016 | 93.79% | 6.21% |
| 2017 | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 2018 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2019 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2020 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2021 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
Auto top mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto top mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Auto Top Mechanic | 94% | 6% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Auto top mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto top mechanics is White, which makes up 62.2% of all auto top mechanics. Comparatively, 25.2% of auto top mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of auto top mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Auto top mechanic race
| Auto top mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Auto top mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how auto top mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto top mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.61% | 7.01% | 1.27% | 24.20% |
| 2011 | 64.98% | 7.09% | 1.42% | 24.09% |
| 2012 | 64.63% | 8.84% | 2.11% | 21.89% |
| 2013 | 66.03% | 6.96% | 1.90% | 23.21% |
| 2014 | 60.65% | 6.48% | 4.40% | 26.85% |
| 2015 | 63.22% | 7.45% | 1.44% | 27.16% |
| 2016 | 63.20% | 5.33% | 3.30% | 26.90% |
| 2017 | 58.51% | 7.46% | 1.63% | 30.30% |
| 2018 | 60.76% | 8.86% | 1.77% | 26.84% |
| 2019 | 60.40% | 5.94% | 2.97% | 27.97% |
| 2020 | 51.60% | 7.87% | 3.21% | 33.24% |
| 2021 | 62.15% | 7.08% | 2.15% | 25.23% |
Auto top mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian auto top mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino auto top mechanics have the lowest average salary at $31,486.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,470 |
| White | $35,839 |
| Black or African American | $33,685 |
| Asian | $41,226 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,486 |
Average auto top mechanic age
See how the average age of auto top mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto top mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.5 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 52.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Auto top mechanic age breakdown
The average age of auto top mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the auto top mechanic population.
Auto top mechanic age breakdown
| Auto Top Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Auto top mechanic educational attainment
- Diploma, 67%
- High School Diploma, 33%
Auto top mechanics by degree level
| Auto top mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 67% |
| High School Diploma | 33% |
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Auto top mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auto top mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,696 annually. With a Associate degree, auto top mechanics earn a median annual income of $38,310 compared to $32,463 for auto top mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,463 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,696 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,310 |
Auto top mechanic employment statistics
Company size where auto top mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto top mechanics work.
Auto top mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Auto top mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Auto top mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto top mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto top mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto top mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.98% |
| 2011 | 12.00% |
| 2012 | 6.18% |
| 2013 | 7.57% |
| 2014 | 4.86% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 3.72% |
| 2017 | 2.62% |
| 2018 | 2.70% |
| 2019 | 4.55% |
| 2020 | 3.81% |
| 2021 | 3.79% |
Average auto top mechanic tenure
The average auto top mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 auto top mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto top mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Auto top mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto top 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Worker | 5.10% | 20,774 |
| Auto Top Mechanic | 5.26% | - |
| Overlock Operator | 5.45% | 25,872 |
| Fabric Finisher | 7.83% | 2,263 |
| Dressmaker Garment Fitter | 12.01% | 1,771 |
Similar auto top mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Worker | 5.10% | 20,774 |
| Overlock Operator | 5.45% | 25,872 |
| Fabric Finisher | 7.83% | 2,263 |
| Dressmaker Garment Fitter | 12.01% | 1,771 |