Automotive specialty technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Automotive specialty technician gender statistics
46.8% of automotive specialty technicians are women and 53.2% of automotive specialty technicians are men.
- Male, 53.2%
- Female, 46.8%
Automotive specialty technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.2% |
| Female | 46.8% |
Automotive specialty technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,211
Female income
$38,740
Automotive specialty technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automotive specialty technician positions over time. Currently, 46.8% of automotive specialty technicians are female.
Automotive specialty technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.68% | 34.32% |
| 2011 | 57.28% | 42.72% |
| 2012 | 56.88% | 43.12% |
| 2013 | 66.43% | 33.57% |
| 2014 | 54.87% | 45.13% |
| 2015 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2016 | 64.53% | 35.47% |
| 2017 | 47.62% | 52.38% |
| 2018 | 56.72% | 43.28% |
| 2019 | 49.31% | 50.69% |
| 2020 | 57.24% | 42.76% |
| 2021 | 53.20% | 46.80% |
Automotive specialty technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared automotive specialty 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 Specialty Technician | 53% | 47% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Automotive specialty technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automotive specialty technicians is White, which makes up 59.9% of all automotive specialty technicians. Comparatively, 20.7% of automotive specialty technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of automotive specialty technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Automotive specialty technician race
| Automotive specialty technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Automotive specialty technician race and ethnicity over time
See how automotive specialty technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automotive specialty technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.88% | 10.29% | 4.34% | 16.03% |
| 2011 | 65.12% | 11.08% | 3.95% | 17.24% |
| 2012 | 65.02% | 10.49% | 4.40% | 17.51% |
| 2013 | 63.56% | 10.94% | 4.55% | 18.12% |
| 2014 | 65.19% | 10.46% | 4.13% | 17.68% |
| 2015 | 65.34% | 9.87% | 4.18% | 18.06% |
| 2016 | 65.32% | 9.87% | 4.00% | 18.18% |
| 2017 | 64.44% | 9.89% | 4.32% | 18.67% |
| 2018 | 65.21% | 9.20% | 4.42% | 18.37% |
| 2019 | 65.02% | 9.45% | 4.47% | 18.37% |
| 2020 | 60.64% | 9.37% | 4.48% | 20.13% |
| 2021 | 59.90% | 9.43% | 4.93% | 20.71% |
Automotive specialty technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,146 |
| White | $40,512 |
| Black or African American | $39,404 |
| Asian | $41,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,678 |
Average automotive specialty technician age
See how the average age of automotive specialty technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automotive specialty 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 specialty technician age breakdown
The average age of automotive specialty technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the automotive specialty technician population.
Automotive specialty technician age breakdown
| Automotive Specialty Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Automotive specialty technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Automotive specialty technicians by degree level
| Automotive specialty technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Automotive specialty technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,527 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,157 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,491 |
Automotive specialty technician employment statistics
Most automotive specialty technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where automotive specialty technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automotive specialty technicians work.
Automotive specialty technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Automotive specialty technician jobs by company type
Employees with the automotive specialty technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most automotive specialty technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Automotive specialty technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 5% |
Automotive specialty technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for automotive specialty technicians are health care, automotive and manufacturing.
Automotive specialty technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Automotive specialty technician turnover and employment statistics
Automotive specialty technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automotive specialty technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive specialty technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automotive specialty 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 specialty technician tenure
The average automotive specialty technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 374 automotive specialty technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Automotive specialty technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Automotive specialty technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automotive specialty 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 50,409 |
| Caterpillar Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,082 |
| Automotive Specialty Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic | 2.41% | 91,788 |
| Tire Repairman | 3.57% | 4,138 |
| Vinyl Top Installer | 3.73% | 15,248 |
| Motor Scooter Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,107 |
Similar automotive specialty technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 50,409 |
| Caterpillar Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,082 |
| Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic | 2.41% | 91,788 |
| Tire Repairman | 3.57% | 4,138 |
| Vinyl Top Installer | 3.73% | 15,248 |
| Motor Scooter Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,107 |
Foreign languages spoken by automotive specialty technicians
The most common foreign language among automotive specialty technicians is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 11.1% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Vietnamese, 11.1%
- Filipino, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
Automotive specialty technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Vietnamese | 11.1% |
| Filipino | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
