Automobile painter demographics and statistics in the US
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Automobile painter demographics by:
Automobile painter gender statistics
3.1% of automobile painters are women and 96.9% of automobile painters are men.
- Male, 96.9%
- Female, 3.1%
Automobile painter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.9% |
| Female | 3.1% |
Automobile painter gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,479
Female income
$39,391
Automobile painter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automobile painter positions over time. Currently, 3.1% of automobile painters are female.
Automobile painter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2011 | 97.97% | 2.03% |
| 2012 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
| 2013 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2015 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2016 | 97.81% | 2.19% |
| 2017 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2018 | 97.43% | 2.57% |
| 2019 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2020 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 96.88% | 3.13% |
Automobile painter related jobs gender ratio
We compared automobile painters 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% |
| Automobile Painter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Automobile painter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automobile painters is White, which makes up 48.8% of all automobile painters. Comparatively, 38.7% of automobile painters are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of automobile painters are Black or African American.
- White, 48.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 38.7%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Automobile painter race
| Automobile painter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Automobile painter race and ethnicity over time
See how automobile painter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automobile painter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.05% | 6.89% | 1.69% | 29.29% |
| 2011 | 59.77% | 7.88% | 1.64% | 28.66% |
| 2012 | 60.05% | 7.52% | 1.64% | 28.34% |
| 2013 | 59.50% | 7.02% | 1.56% | 29.78% |
| 2014 | 58.53% | 6.38% | 1.88% | 31.08% |
| 2015 | 57.05% | 6.10% | 1.40% | 33.38% |
| 2016 | 56.31% | 6.02% | 1.64% | 33.03% |
| 2017 | 57.59% | 5.21% | 1.45% | 33.02% |
| 2018 | 57.00% | 5.32% | 1.60% | 33.91% |
| 2019 | 55.47% | 6.29% | 1.59% | 34.42% |
| 2020 | 54.88% | 5.82% | 1.72% | 32.77% |
| 2021 | 48.76% | 5.46% | 1.78% | 38.74% |
Automobile painter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automobile painters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino automobile painters have the lowest average salary at $40,522.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,503 |
| White | $42,397 |
| Black or African American | $40,548 |
| Asian | $42,469 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,522 |
Average automobile painter age
See how the average age of automobile painters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automobile painter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 |
Automobile painter age breakdown
The average age of automobile painters is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the automobile painter population.
Automobile painter age breakdown
| Automobile Painter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Automobile painter educational attainment
The most common degree for automobile painters is associate degree, with 33% of automobile painters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Automobile painters by degree level
| Automobile painter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Automobile painter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automobile painters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,074 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, automobile painters earn a median annual income of $42,017 compared to $41,950 for automobile painters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,017 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,950 |
| No Education | $40,358 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,074 |
Automobile painter turnover and employment statistics
Automobile painter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automobile painters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automobile painter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automobile painter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.78% |
| 2011 | 19.00% |
| 2012 | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 6.48% |
| 2020 | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 8.86% |
Average automobile painter tenure
The average automobile painter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 automobile painters resumes in Zippia's database.
Automobile painter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Automobile painter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automobile painters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Mason | 1.40% | 214 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Sewer Repairer | 2.24% | 3,679 |
| Wirer | 2.76% | 6,022 |
| Floor Installer | 3.39% | 31,280 |
| Metal Ceiling Hanger | 4.07% | 2,825 |
| Automobile Painter | 4.71% | - |
Similar automobile painter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Mason | 1.40% | 214 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Sewer Repairer | 2.24% | 3,679 |
| Wirer | 2.76% | 6,022 |
| Floor Installer | 3.39% | 31,280 |
| Metal Ceiling Hanger | 4.07% | 2,825 |
Foreign languages spoken by automobile painters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Automobile painter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |