Body and frame technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Body and frame technician gender statistics
14.6% of body and frame technicians are women and 85.4% of body and frame technicians are men.
- Male, 85.4%
- Female, 14.6%
Body and frame technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.4% |
| Female | 14.6% |
Body and frame technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,830
Female income
$40,555
Body and frame technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in body and frame technician positions over time. Currently, 14.6% of body and frame technicians are female.
Body and frame technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.83% | 8.17% |
| 2011 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2012 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
| 2013 | 88.98% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2015 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2016 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
| 2017 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2018 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2019 | 84.54% | 15.46% |
| 2020 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2021 | 85.43% | 14.57% |
Body and frame technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared body and frame 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% |
| Body And Frame Technician | 85% | 15% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Body and frame technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among body and frame technicians is White, which makes up 66.5% of all body and frame technicians. Comparatively, 19.5% of body and frame technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of body and frame technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Body and frame technician race
| Body and frame technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Body and frame technician race and ethnicity over time
See how body and frame technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Body and frame technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.03% | 9.18% | 2.39% | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 69.67% | 9.30% | 2.75% | 16.40% |
| 2012 | 69.59% | 8.71% | 2.38% | 16.59% |
| 2013 | 68.20% | 9.70% | 2.00% | 17.70% |
| 2014 | 66.06% | 10.13% | 2.28% | 18.84% |
| 2015 | 71.68% | 8.09% | 2.45% | 15.16% |
| 2016 | 68.96% | 8.09% | 1.87% | 19.23% |
| 2017 | 69.18% | 8.62% | 1.96% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 67.82% | 8.78% | 2.33% | 18.70% |
| 2019 | 71.19% | 8.41% | 1.95% | 15.97% |
| 2020 | 67.31% | 8.24% | 2.58% | 17.61% |
| 2021 | 66.52% | 7.51% | 1.75% | 19.45% |
Body and frame technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white body and frame technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino body and frame technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,491.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,251 |
| White | $45,765 |
| Black or African American | $43,962 |
| Asian | $42,757 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,491 |
Average body and frame technician age
See how the average age of body and frame technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Body and frame technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Body and frame technician age breakdown
The average age of body and frame technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the body and frame technician population.
Body and frame technician age breakdown
| Body And Frame Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Body and frame technician educational attainment
The most common degree for body and frame technicians is bachelor's degree, with 29% of body and frame technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Body and frame technicians by degree level
| Body and frame technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Body and frame technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,940 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,780 |
Body and frame technician employment statistics
Most body and frame technicians work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where body and frame technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where body and frame technicians work.
Body and frame technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Body and frame technician jobs by company type
Employees with the body and frame technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most body and frame technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Body and frame technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 5% |
Body and frame technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for body and frame technicians are automotive, manufacturing and professional.
Body and frame technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Body and frame technician turnover and employment statistics
Body and frame technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for body and frame technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Body and frame technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Body and frame technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.20% |
| 2011 | 7.07% |
| 2012 | 6.66% |
| 2013 | 6.62% |
| 2014 | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 3.15% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.61% |
| 2019 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average body and frame technician tenure
The average body and frame technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 333 body and frame technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Body and frame technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Body and frame technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of body and frame 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Valve Mechanic | 1.31% | 34,891 |
| Bus Or Truck Garage Mechanic | 1.79% | 75,031 |
| Wheel Aligner | 2.20% | 840 |
| Jet Aircraft Servicer | 2.41% | 5,085 |
| Tire Servicer | 3.57% | 5,917 |
| Body And Frame Technician | 3.73% | - |
| Lawn Mower Repairer | 5.18% | 9,628 |
Similar body and frame technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Valve Mechanic | 1.31% | 34,891 |
| Bus Or Truck Garage Mechanic | 1.79% | 75,031 |
| Wheel Aligner | 2.20% | 840 |
| Jet Aircraft Servicer | 2.41% | 5,085 |
| Tire Servicer | 3.57% | 5,917 |
| Lawn Mower Repairer | 5.18% | 9,628 |
Foreign languages spoken by body and frame technicians
The most common foreign language among body and frame technicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Body and frame technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |