Automotive refinish technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Automotive refinish technician demographics by:
Automotive refinish technician gender statistics
2.0% of automotive refinish technicians are women and 98.0% of automotive refinish technicians are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Automotive refinish technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Automotive refinish technician gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,452
Female income
$34,200
Automotive refinish technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automotive refinish technician positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of automotive refinish technicians are female.
Automotive refinish technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2011 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2012 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
| 2013 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2014 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2018 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2020 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2021 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
Automotive refinish technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared automotive refinish technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Automotive Refinish Technician | 98% | 2% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Automotive refinish technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automotive refinish technicians is White, which makes up 58.6% of all automotive refinish technicians. Comparatively, 22.5% of automotive refinish technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of automotive refinish technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.5%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Automotive refinish technician race
| Automotive refinish technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Automotive refinish technician race and ethnicity over time
See how automotive refinish technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automotive refinish technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.60% | 10.01% | 3.30% | 22.30% |
| 2011 | 60.15% | 12.20% | 2.57% | 22.12% |
| 2012 | 60.29% | 11.23% | 2.82% | 23.55% |
| 2013 | 61.27% | 11.27% | 3.67% | 21.04% |
| 2014 | 63.22% | 11.20% | 3.22% | 19.65% |
| 2015 | 61.54% | 10.61% | 2.70% | 21.66% |
| 2016 | 59.31% | 11.80% | 3.68% | 22.86% |
| 2017 | 62.63% | 10.29% | 3.64% | 20.70% |
| 2018 | 60.83% | 11.62% | 3.22% | 21.45% |
| 2019 | 65.02% | 9.93% | 3.30% | 18.96% |
| 2020 | 61.77% | 9.87% | 3.46% | 19.37% |
| 2021 | 58.55% | 11.14% | 3.33% | 22.45% |
Automotive refinish technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automotive refinish technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino automotive refinish technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,678.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,109 |
| White | $39,588 |
| Black or African American | $38,630 |
| Asian | $42,484 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,678 |
Average automotive refinish technician age
See how the average age of automotive refinish technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Automotive refinish technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 41 | 41.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 40 |
Automotive refinish technician age breakdown
The average age of automotive refinish technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the automotive refinish technician population.
Automotive refinish technician age breakdown
| Automotive Refinish Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Automotive refinish technician educational attainment
The most common degree for automotive refinish technicians is high school diploma, with 40% of automotive refinish technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 15%
Automotive refinish technicians by degree level
| Automotive refinish technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 15% |
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Automotive refinish technician employment statistics
Company size where automotive refinish technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automotive refinish technicians work.
Automotive refinish technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Automotive refinish technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for automotive refinish technicians are retail, automotive and manufacturing.
Automotive refinish technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 21% |
| Automotive | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
Automotive refinish technician turnover and employment statistics
Automotive refinish technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automotive refinish technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive refinish technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automotive refinish technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 5.83% |
| 2016 | 4.20% |
| 2017 | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 6.66% |
Average automotive refinish technician tenure
The average automotive refinish technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 automotive refinish technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Automotive refinish technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Automotive refinish technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automotive refinish 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Refinish Technician | 4.35% | - |
| Senior Quality Control Inspector | 4.47% | 92,186 |
| Box Machine Operator | 4.75% | 62,524 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Melter Operator | 8.41% | 30,201 |
| Kiln Burner Helper | 8.89% | 13,553 |
| Photographic Machine Operator | 15.21% | 53,682 |
Similar automotive refinish technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Quality Control Inspector | 4.47% | 92,186 |
| Box Machine Operator | 4.75% | 62,524 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Melter Operator | 8.41% | 30,201 |
| Kiln Burner Helper | 8.89% | 13,553 |
| Photographic Machine Operator | 15.21% | 53,682 |
Foreign languages spoken by automotive refinish technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Automotive refinish technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |