Automotive brake technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Automotive brake technician demographics by:
Automotive brake technician gender statistics
3.5% of automotive brake technicians are women and 96.5% of automotive brake technicians are men.
- Male, 96.5%
- Female, 3.5%
Automotive brake technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.5% |
| Female | 3.5% |
Automotive brake technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,448
Female income
$36,847
Automotive brake technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automotive brake technician positions over time. Currently, 3.5% of automotive brake technicians are female.
Automotive brake technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.91% | 2.09% |
| 2011 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2012 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2013 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 96.76% | 3.24% |
| 2015 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2016 | 97.81% | 2.19% |
| 2017 | 95.71% | 4.29% |
| 2018 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2020 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2021 | 96.54% | 3.46% |
Automotive brake technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared automotive brake technicians 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% |
| Automotive Brake Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Automotive brake technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automotive brake technicians is White, which makes up 57.0% of all automotive brake technicians. Comparatively, 24.0% of automotive brake technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of automotive brake technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Automotive brake technician race
| Automotive brake technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Automotive brake technician race and ethnicity over time
See how automotive brake technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automotive brake technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.03% | 9.92% | 4.26% | 19.35% |
| 2011 | 62.27% | 10.71% | 3.87% | 20.56% |
| 2012 | 62.16% | 10.13% | 4.31% | 20.84% |
| 2013 | 60.71% | 10.58% | 4.47% | 21.45% |
| 2014 | 62.33% | 10.10% | 4.05% | 21.00% |
| 2015 | 62.48% | 9.51% | 4.09% | 21.38% |
| 2016 | 62.47% | 9.51% | 3.91% | 21.51% |
| 2017 | 61.59% | 9.53% | 4.24% | 21.99% |
| 2018 | 62.36% | 8.83% | 4.33% | 21.70% |
| 2019 | 62.16% | 9.09% | 4.39% | 21.69% |
| 2020 | 57.79% | 9.00% | 4.40% | 23.46% |
| 2021 | 57.05% | 9.07% | 4.85% | 24.03% |
Automotive brake technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automotive brake technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american automotive brake technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,569.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,376 |
| White | $38,776 |
| Black or African American | $37,569 |
| Asian | $39,687 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,866 |
Average automotive brake technician age
See how the average age of automotive brake technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automotive brake technician 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 |
Automotive brake technician age breakdown
The average age of automotive brake technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the automotive brake technician population.
Automotive brake technician age breakdown
| Automotive Brake Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Automotive brake technician educational attainment
The most common degree for automotive brake technicians is high school diploma, with 44% of automotive brake technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Automotive brake technicians by degree level
| Automotive brake technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Automotive brake technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automotive brake technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,043 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, automotive brake technicians earn a median annual income of $40,576 compared to $38,791 for automotive brake technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,791 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,576 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,043 |
Automotive brake technician employment statistics
Company size where automotive brake technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automotive brake technicians work.
Automotive brake technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Automotive brake technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for automotive brake technicians are automotive, professional and transportation.
Automotive brake technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 26% |
| Professional | 21% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Automotive brake technician turnover and employment statistics
Automotive brake technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automotive brake technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive brake technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automotive brake technician 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 automotive brake technician tenure
The average automotive brake technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 270 automotive brake technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Automotive brake technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Automotive brake technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automotive brake technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Technician | 1.31% | 92,754 |
| Light Wheel Mechanic | 1.79% | 90,297 |
| Automotive Brake Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Aircraft Accessories Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,497 |
| Tire Center Supervisor | 3.57% | 32,677 |
| Body Hanger | 3.73% | 4,488 |
| Motorcycle Technician | 5.18% | 46,917 |
Similar automotive brake technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Technician | 1.31% | 92,754 |
| Light Wheel Mechanic | 1.79% | 90,297 |
| Aircraft Accessories Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,497 |
| Tire Center Supervisor | 3.57% | 32,677 |
| Body Hanger | 3.73% | 4,488 |
| Motorcycle Technician | 5.18% | 46,917 |