Body repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Body repairer gender statistics
9.7% of body repairers are women and 90.3% of body repairers are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
Body repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
Body repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,530
Female income
$47,106
Body repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in body repairer positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of body repairers are female.
Body repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
| 2012 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2013 | 92.80% | 7.20% |
| 2014 | 90.80% | 9.20% |
| 2015 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2016 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2018 | 90.07% | 9.93% |
| 2019 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2020 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2021 | 90.34% | 9.66% |
Body repairer related jobs gender ratio
We compared body repairers 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 Repairer | 90% | 10% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Body repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among body repairers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all body repairers. Comparatively, 19.3% of body repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of body repairers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Body repairer race
| Body repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Body repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how body repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Body repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.71% | 9.57% | 2.43% | 18.51% |
| 2011 | 69.34% | 9.70% | 2.78% | 16.26% |
| 2012 | 69.27% | 9.10% | 2.42% | 16.45% |
| 2013 | 67.88% | 10.09% | 2.04% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 65.74% | 10.52% | 2.31% | 18.70% |
| 2015 | 71.35% | 8.48% | 2.49% | 15.02% |
| 2016 | 68.64% | 8.48% | 1.90% | 19.09% |
| 2017 | 68.85% | 9.01% | 2.00% | 17.59% |
| 2018 | 67.49% | 9.18% | 2.37% | 18.56% |
| 2019 | 70.87% | 8.80% | 1.99% | 15.83% |
| 2020 | 66.99% | 8.64% | 2.61% | 17.47% |
| 2021 | 66.19% | 7.90% | 1.79% | 19.31% |
Body repairer wage gap by race
According to our data, white body repairers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino body repairers have the lowest average salary at $49,134.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,969 |
| White | $52,542 |
| Black or African American | $50,668 |
| Asian | $49,412 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,134 |
Average body repairer age
See how the average age of body repairers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Body repairer 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 repairer age breakdown
The average age of body repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the body repairer population.
Body repairer age breakdown
| Body Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Body repairer educational attainment
The most common degree for body repairers is high school diploma, with 50% of body repairers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Body repairers by degree level
| Body repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Body repairer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,602 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,436 |
Body repairer employment statistics
Company size where body repairers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where body repairers work.
Body repairer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Body repairer jobs by industry
The most common industries for body repairers are manufacturing, automotive and retail.
Body repairer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Automotive | 22% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Media | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Body repairer turnover and employment statistics
Body repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for body repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Body repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Body repairer 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 repairer tenure
The average body repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 165 body repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Body repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Body repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of body repairers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Service Technician | 1.31% | 95,497 |
| Fleet Technician | 1.79% | 147,698 |
| Auto Clutch Specialist | 2.20% | 5,391 |
| Rocket Engine Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,704 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Body Repairer | 3.73% | - |
| Marine Services Technician | 5.18% | 91,600 |
Similar body repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Service Technician | 1.31% | 95,497 |
| Fleet Technician | 1.79% | 147,698 |
| Auto Clutch Specialist | 2.20% | 5,391 |
| Rocket Engine Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,704 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Marine Services Technician | 5.18% | 91,600 |
Foreign languages spoken by body repairers
The most common foreign language among body repairers is Arabic at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tagalog at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Arabic, 33.3%
- Tagalog, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Body repairer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 33.3% |
| Tagalog | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
