Automotive porter demographics and statistics in the US
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Automotive porter gender statistics
7.6% of automotive porters are women and 92.4% of automotive porters are men.
- Male, 92.4%
- Female, 7.6%
Automotive porter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.4% |
| Female | 7.6% |
Automotive porter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,714
Female income
$27,803
Automotive porter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automotive porter positions over time. Currently, 7.6% of automotive porters are female.
Automotive porter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2011 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2012 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2013 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2014 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2016 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2017 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2018 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2019 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2020 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2021 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
Automotive porter related jobs gender ratio
We compared automotive porters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Automotive Porter | 92% | 8% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Automotive porter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automotive porters is White, which makes up 60.2% of all automotive porters. Comparatively, 19.3% of automotive porters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of automotive porters are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Automotive porter race
| Automotive porter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Automotive porter race and ethnicity over time
See how automotive porter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automotive porter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.73% | 12.14% | 3.16% | 19.73% |
| 2011 | 60.75% | 13.38% | 2.89% | 20.45% |
| 2012 | 61.41% | 11.12% | 3.32% | 21.53% |
| 2013 | 63.58% | 11.35% | 2.57% | 19.92% |
| 2014 | 62.12% | 10.89% | 3.27% | 20.56% |
| 2015 | 62.49% | 11.21% | 3.28% | 19.78% |
| 2016 | 60.82% | 12.89% | 3.44% | 20.21% |
| 2017 | 61.70% | 10.86% | 3.76% | 20.58% |
| 2018 | 64.57% | 9.21% | 3.76% | 19.54% |
| 2019 | 64.92% | 10.16% | 3.37% | 18.76% |
| 2020 | 60.84% | 10.47% | 4.31% | 19.86% |
| 2021 | 60.24% | 10.77% | 4.08% | 19.33% |
Automotive porter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automotive porters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american automotive porters have the lowest average salary at $28,481.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,587 |
| White | $28,675 |
| Black or African American | $28,481 |
| Asian | $28,961 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,867 |
Average automotive porter age
See how the average age of automotive porters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automotive porter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Automotive porter age breakdown
The average age of automotive porters is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the automotive porter population.
Automotive porter age breakdown
| Automotive Porter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Automotive porter educational attainment
The most common degree for automotive porters is high school diploma, with 60% of automotive porters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 3%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Automotive porters by degree level
| Automotive porter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Automotive porter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automotive porters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,393 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, automotive porters earn a median annual income of $28,615 compared to $28,611 for automotive porters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,615 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,611 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,393 |
Automotive porter employment statistics
Company size where automotive porters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automotive porters work.
Automotive porter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 24% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Automotive porter jobs by industry
The most common industries for automotive porters are automotive, retail and professional.
Automotive porter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 37% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Automotive porter turnover and employment statistics
Automotive porter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automotive porters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive porter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automotive porter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average automotive porter tenure
The average automotive porter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 automotive porters resumes in Zippia's database.
Automotive porter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Automotive porter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automotive porters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Dock Operator | 3.85% | 43,536 |
| Solid Waste Collector | 4.13% | 4,034 |
| Automotive Porter | 4.59% | - |
| Trucker | 4.67% | 2,447 |
| Cigar Packer | 6.68% | 16,067 |
| Sewing Line Baler | 10.43% | 46,264 |
Similar automotive porter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Dock Operator | 3.85% | 43,536 |
| Solid Waste Collector | 4.13% | 4,034 |
| Trucker | 4.67% | 2,447 |
| Cigar Packer | 6.68% | 16,067 |
| Sewing Line Baler | 10.43% | 46,264 |
Foreign languages spoken by automotive porters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Automotive porter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |