Automotive electrician demographics and statistics in the US
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Automotive electrician gender statistics
2.4% of automotive electricians are women and 97.6% of automotive electricians are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Automotive electrician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Automotive electrician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,010
Female income
$30,984
Automotive electrician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automotive electrician positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of automotive electricians are female.
Automotive electrician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.17% | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2013 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2014 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2015 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2016 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2017 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
| 2019 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
Automotive electrician related jobs gender ratio
We compared automotive electricians 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% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Automotive Electrician | 98% | 2% |
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Automotive electrician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automotive electricians is White, which makes up 63.3% of all automotive electricians. Comparatively, 22.8% of automotive electricians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of automotive electricians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.8%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Automotive electrician race
| Automotive electrician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Automotive electrician race and ethnicity over time
See how automotive electrician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automotive electrician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.01% | 7.27% | 2.03% | 18.50% |
| 2011 | 69.36% | 7.61% | 2.07% | 18.51% |
| 2012 | 69.22% | 7.51% | 2.11% | 18.62% |
| 2013 | 68.46% | 7.61% | 2.09% | 19.30% |
| 2014 | 68.73% | 7.80% | 1.94% | 19.34% |
| 2015 | 67.92% | 8.01% | 2.09% | 19.33% |
| 2016 | 67.94% | 7.29% | 1.97% | 20.15% |
| 2017 | 65.86% | 7.14% | 2.34% | 22.07% |
| 2018 | 67.26% | 6.87% | 1.89% | 21.39% |
| 2019 | 68.02% | 6.54% | 2.06% | 21.03% |
| 2020 | 64.57% | 7.20% | 1.97% | 21.12% |
| 2021 | 63.30% | 6.76% | 2.10% | 22.81% |
Automotive electrician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automotive electricians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino automotive electricians have the lowest average salary at $30,675.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,971 |
| White | $33,222 |
| Black or African American | $30,740 |
| Asian | $33,558 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,675 |
Average automotive electrician age
See how the average age of automotive electricians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automotive electrician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 52 |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
| White | 42 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Automotive electrician age breakdown
The average age of automotive electricians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the automotive electrician population.
Automotive electrician age breakdown
| Automotive Electrician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Automotive electrician educational attainment
The most common degree for automotive electricians is associate degree, with 31% of automotive electricians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Automotive electricians by degree level
| Automotive electrician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Automotive electrician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automotive electricians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,386 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, automotive electricians earn a median annual income of $32,915 compared to $31,886 for automotive electricians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,886 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,915 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,386 |
Automotive electrician employment statistics
Company size where automotive electricians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automotive electricians work.
Automotive electrician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Automotive electrician jobs by industry
The most common industries for automotive electricians are automotive, retail and manufacturing.
Automotive electrician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 17% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Automotive electrician turnover and employment statistics
Automotive electrician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automotive electricians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive electrician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automotive electrician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 12.66% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 6.08% |
| 2015 | 4.67% |
| 2016 | 4.49% |
| 2017 | 3.48% |
| 2018 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.91% |
Average automotive electrician tenure
The average automotive electrician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 automotive electricians resumes in Zippia's database.
Automotive electrician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Automotive electrician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automotive electricians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Shingler | 1.43% | 1,257 |
| Drywall Worker | 1.75% | 19,512 |
| Screedman | 2.24% | 4,283 |
| Automotive Electrician | 2.76% | - |
| Acoustical Material Worker | 3.39% | 38,252 |
| Dural Mechanic | 4.07% | 33,680 |
Similar automotive electrician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Shingler | 1.43% | 1,257 |
| Drywall Worker | 1.75% | 19,512 |
| Screedman | 2.24% | 4,283 |
| Acoustical Material Worker | 3.39% | 38,252 |
| Dural Mechanic | 4.07% | 33,680 |
Foreign languages spoken by automotive electricians
The most common foreign language among automotive electricians is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 22.2% and Hungarian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- German, 33.3%
- Spanish, 22.2%
- Hungarian, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Automotive electrician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| Hungarian | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |