Automobile detailer demographics and statistics in the US
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Automobile detailer demographics by:
Automobile detailer gender statistics
8.2% of automobile detailers are women and 91.8% of automobile detailers are men.
- Male, 91.8%
- Female, 8.2%
Automobile detailer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.8% |
| Female | 8.2% |
Automobile detailer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,588
Female income
$27,673
Automobile detailer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automobile detailer positions over time. Currently, 8.2% of automobile detailers are female.
Automobile detailer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2011 | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 2012 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 94.02% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 94.50% | 5.50% |
| 2016 | 94.17% | 5.83% |
| 2017 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2018 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 93.11% | 6.89% |
| 2020 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2021 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
Automobile detailer related jobs gender ratio
We compared automobile detailers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Automobile Detailer | 92% | 8% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Automobile detailer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automobile detailers is White, which makes up 62.8% of all automobile detailers. Comparatively, 13.6% of automobile detailers are Black or African American and 13.3% of automobile detailers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.8%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Automobile detailer race
| Automobile detailer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Automobile detailer race and ethnicity over time
See how automobile detailer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automobile detailer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.29% | 14.99% | 3.38% | 13.71% |
| 2011 | 63.31% | 16.23% | 3.11% | 14.42% |
| 2012 | 63.97% | 13.96% | 3.55% | 15.50% |
| 2013 | 66.13% | 14.20% | 2.79% | 13.89% |
| 2014 | 64.68% | 13.74% | 3.49% | 14.53% |
| 2015 | 65.05% | 14.06% | 3.50% | 13.75% |
| 2016 | 63.38% | 15.74% | 3.67% | 14.19% |
| 2017 | 64.26% | 13.71% | 3.99% | 14.55% |
| 2018 | 67.12% | 12.06% | 3.98% | 13.51% |
| 2019 | 67.47% | 13.01% | 3.60% | 12.73% |
| 2020 | 63.39% | 13.32% | 4.53% | 13.84% |
| 2021 | 62.79% | 13.61% | 4.31% | 13.31% |
Automobile detailer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automobile detailers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american automobile detailers have the lowest average salary at $28,354.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,460 |
| White | $28,549 |
| Black or African American | $28,354 |
| Asian | $28,837 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,742 |
Average automobile detailer age
See how the average age of automobile detailers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automobile detailer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Automobile detailer age breakdown
The average age of automobile detailers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the automobile detailer population.
Automobile detailer age breakdown
| Automobile Detailer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Automobile detailer educational attainment
The most common degree for automobile detailers is high school diploma, with 54% of automobile detailers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Automobile detailers by degree level
| Automobile detailer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Automobile detailer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automobile detailers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,271 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, automobile detailers earn a median annual income of $28,489 compared to $28,484 for automobile detailers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,489 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,484 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,271 |
Automobile detailer employment statistics
Company size where automobile detailers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automobile detailers work.
Automobile detailer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Automobile detailer jobs by industry
The most common industries for automobile detailers are automotive, retail and manufacturing.
Automobile detailer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 19% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Automobile detailer turnover and employment statistics
Automobile detailer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automobile detailers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automobile detailer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automobile detailer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average automobile detailer tenure
The average automobile detailer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 394 automobile detailers resumes in Zippia's database.
Automobile detailer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Automobile detailer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automobile 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coke Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,203 |
| Pick Up Driver | 3.85% | 44,609 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Automobile Detailer | 4.59% | - |
| Box Car Loader | 4.67% | 15,670 |
| Rope Tier | 6.68% | 213 |
| Automatic Stacker | 10.43% | 501 |
Similar automobile detailer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Coke Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,203 |
| Pick Up Driver | 3.85% | 44,609 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Box Car Loader | 4.67% | 15,670 |
| Rope Tier | 6.68% | 213 |
| Automatic Stacker | 10.43% | 501 |
Foreign languages spoken by automobile detailers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Automobile detailer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
