Automotive engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Automotive engineering technician demographics by:
Automotive engineering technician gender statistics
0.0% of automotive engineering technicians are women and 100.0% of automotive engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Automotive engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Automotive engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,342
Female income
$43,888
Automotive engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automotive engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of automotive engineering technicians are female.
Automotive engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Automotive engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared automotive engineering technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ase master mechanic and drivability technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 13% | 85% |
| Human Service Technician | 26% | 69% |
| Elevator Service Technician | 96% | 2% |
| Drivability Technician | 97% | 3% |
| ASE Master Mechanic | 98% | 1% |
| Automotive Engineering Technician | 100% | - |
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Automotive engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automotive engineering technicians is White, which makes up 61.1% of all automotive engineering technicians. Comparatively, 18.7% of automotive engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of automotive engineering technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Automotive engineering technician race
| Automotive engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Automotive engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how automotive engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automotive engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.12% | 10.95% | 4.50% | 13.99% |
| 2011 | 66.35% | 11.75% | 4.11% | 15.20% |
| 2012 | 66.25% | 11.16% | 4.56% | 15.47% |
| 2013 | 64.80% | 11.61% | 4.71% | 16.08% |
| 2014 | 66.42% | 11.13% | 4.29% | 15.64% |
| 2015 | 66.57% | 10.54% | 4.34% | 16.02% |
| 2016 | 66.55% | 10.54% | 4.16% | 16.14% |
| 2017 | 65.67% | 10.56% | 4.48% | 16.63% |
| 2018 | 66.44% | 9.87% | 4.57% | 16.33% |
| 2019 | 66.25% | 10.12% | 4.63% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 61.88% | 10.04% | 4.64% | 18.09% |
| 2021 | 61.13% | 10.10% | 5.09% | 18.67% |
Automotive engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automotive engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american automotive engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $44,991.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,232 |
| White | $46,848 |
| Black or African American | $44,991 |
| Asian | $48,262 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,447 |
Average automotive engineering technician age
See how the average age of automotive engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Automotive engineering 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 engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of automotive engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the automotive engineering technician population.
Automotive engineering technician age breakdown
| Automotive Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Automotive engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for automotive engineering technicians is associate degree, with 58% of automotive engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- Associate, 58%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 13%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Automotive engineering technicians by degree level
| Automotive engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 58% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Automotive engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automotive engineering technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $51,959 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, automotive engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $49,649 compared to $46,873 for automotive engineering technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,873 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,649 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,959 |
Automotive engineering technician employment statistics
Company size where automotive engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automotive engineering technicians work.
Automotive engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Automotive engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Automotive engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automotive engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automotive engineering 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 engineering technician tenure
The average automotive engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 automotive engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Automotive engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Automotive engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automotive engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tipple Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,667 |
| Marine Diesel Technician | 1.79% | 56,781 |
| Automotive Engineering Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Jet Aircraft Servicer | 2.41% | 5,085 |
| Tire Center Supervisor | 3.57% | 32,677 |
| Paint Prepper | 3.73% | 5,118 |
| Motor Scooter Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,107 |
Similar automotive engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tipple Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,667 |
| Marine Diesel Technician | 1.79% | 56,781 |
| Jet Aircraft Servicer | 2.41% | 5,085 |
| Tire Center Supervisor | 3.57% | 32,677 |
| Paint Prepper | 3.73% | 5,118 |
| Motor Scooter Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,107 |
Foreign languages spoken by automotive engineering technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Automotive engineering technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |