Automotive paint technician demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Automotive paint technician demographics by:
Automotive paint technician gender statistics
6.6% of automotive paint technicians are women and 93.4% of automotive paint technicians are men.
- Male, 93.4%
- Female, 6.6%
Automotive paint technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.4% |
| Female | 6.6% |
Automotive paint technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,745
Female income
$35,447
Automotive paint technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automotive paint technician positions over time. Currently, 6.6% of automotive paint technicians are female.
Automotive paint technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2011 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2012 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2014 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2016 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2017 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2018 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2019 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2020 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2021 | 93.44% | 6.56% |
Automotive paint technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared automotive paint 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 Paint Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Automotive paint technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automotive paint technicians is White, which makes up 61.1% of all automotive paint technicians. Comparatively, 19.2% of automotive paint technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of automotive paint technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Automotive paint technician race
| Automotive paint technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Automotive paint technician race and ethnicity over time
See how automotive paint technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automotive paint technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.09% | 10.88% | 4.00% | 14.54% |
| 2011 | 66.32% | 11.67% | 3.61% | 15.75% |
| 2012 | 66.22% | 11.09% | 4.06% | 16.02% |
| 2013 | 64.77% | 11.53% | 4.21% | 16.63% |
| 2014 | 66.39% | 11.05% | 3.79% | 16.19% |
| 2015 | 66.54% | 10.47% | 3.84% | 16.57% |
| 2016 | 66.52% | 10.47% | 3.66% | 16.69% |
| 2017 | 65.64% | 10.49% | 3.98% | 17.18% |
| 2018 | 66.41% | 9.79% | 4.07% | 16.88% |
| 2019 | 66.22% | 10.04% | 4.13% | 16.88% |
| 2020 | 61.85% | 9.96% | 4.14% | 18.64% |
| 2021 | 61.10% | 10.02% | 4.59% | 19.22% |
Automotive paint technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automotive paint technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american automotive paint technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,034.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,688 |
| White | $37,010 |
| Black or African American | $36,034 |
| Asian | $37,745 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,275 |
Average automotive paint technician age
See how the average age of automotive paint technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Automotive paint 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 paint technician age breakdown
The average age of automotive paint technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the automotive paint technician population.
Automotive paint technician age breakdown
| Automotive Paint Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Automotive paint technician educational attainment
The most common degree for automotive paint technicians is high school diploma, with 41% of automotive paint technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Automotive paint technicians by degree level
| Automotive paint technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
Automotive paint technician jobs you might like
Automotive paint technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automotive paint technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,633 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, automotive paint technicians earn a median annual income of $38,459 compared to $37,023 for automotive paint technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,023 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,459 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,633 |
Automotive paint technician employment statistics
Most automotive paint technicians work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where automotive paint technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automotive paint technicians work.
Automotive paint technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Automotive paint technician jobs by company type
Employees with the automotive paint technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most automotive paint technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Automotive paint technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 4% |
Automotive paint technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for automotive paint technicians are automotive, professional and retail.
Automotive paint technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 32% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Automotive paint technician turnover and employment statistics
Automotive paint technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automotive paint technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive paint technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automotive paint 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 paint technician tenure
The average automotive paint technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 234 automotive paint technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Automotive paint technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Automotive paint technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automotive paint 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forklift Technician | 1.31% | 179,388 |
| Locomotive Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,178 |
| Automotive Paint Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Systems Mechanic | 2.41% | 92,087 |
| Automotive Tire Worker | 3.57% | 56,455 |
| Custom Car Builder | 3.73% | 90,734 |
| Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,043 |
Similar automotive paint technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forklift Technician | 1.31% | 179,388 |
| Locomotive Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,178 |
| Systems Mechanic | 2.41% | 92,087 |
| Automotive Tire Worker | 3.57% | 56,455 |
| Custom Car Builder | 3.73% | 90,734 |
| Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,043 |
Foreign languages spoken by automotive paint technicians
The most common foreign language among automotive paint technicians is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 16.7% and Albanian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Greek, 16.7%
- Albanian, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Polish, 16.7%
Automotive paint technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Greek | 16.7% |
| Albanian | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Polish | 16.7% |