Body shop worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Body shop worker gender statistics
17.9% of body shop workers are women and 82.1% of body shop workers are men.
- Male, 82.1%
- Female, 17.9%
Body shop worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.1% |
| Female | 17.9% |
Body shop worker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,982
Female income
$48,862
Body shop worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in body shop worker positions over time. Currently, 17.9% of body shop workers are female.
Body shop worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2011 | 93.70% | 6.30% |
| 2012 | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 2013 | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 2014 | 82.92% | 17.08% |
| 2015 | 90.58% | 9.42% |
| 2016 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2017 | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 2018 | 81.68% | 18.32% |
| 2019 | 81.09% | 18.91% |
| 2020 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
| 2021 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
Body shop worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared body shop workers 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 Shop Worker | 82% | 18% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Body shop worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among body shop workers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all body shop workers. Comparatively, 19.9% of body shop workers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of body shop workers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Body shop worker race
| Body shop worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Body shop worker race and ethnicity over time
See how body shop worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Body shop worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.69% | 9.11% | 2.38% | 19.08% |
| 2011 | 69.32% | 9.23% | 2.74% | 16.83% |
| 2012 | 69.25% | 8.64% | 2.37% | 17.03% |
| 2013 | 67.86% | 9.62% | 2.00% | 18.13% |
| 2014 | 65.71% | 10.06% | 2.27% | 19.28% |
| 2015 | 71.33% | 8.01% | 2.45% | 15.59% |
| 2016 | 68.62% | 8.02% | 1.86% | 19.66% |
| 2017 | 68.83% | 8.55% | 1.95% | 18.16% |
| 2018 | 67.47% | 8.71% | 2.32% | 19.13% |
| 2019 | 70.84% | 8.34% | 1.94% | 16.40% |
| 2020 | 66.96% | 8.17% | 2.57% | 18.04% |
| 2021 | 66.17% | 7.43% | 1.74% | 19.89% |
Body shop worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white body shop workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino body shop workers have the lowest average salary at $50,713.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,380 |
| White | $53,804 |
| Black or African American | $52,107 |
| Asian | $50,966 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,713 |
Average body shop worker age
See how the average age of body shop workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Body shop worker 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 shop worker age breakdown
The average age of body shop workers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the body shop worker population.
Body shop worker age breakdown
| Body Shop Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Body shop worker educational attainment
The most common degree for body shop workers is high school diploma, with 46% of body shop workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Body shop workers by degree level
| Body shop worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Body shop worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,139 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,987 |
Body shop worker employment statistics
Most body shop workers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where body shop workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where body shop workers work.
Body shop worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Body shop worker jobs by company type
Employees with the body shop worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most body shop workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Body shop worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 5% |
Body shop worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for body shop workers are transportation, professional and automotive.
Body shop worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Body shop worker turnover and employment statistics
Body shop worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for body shop workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Body shop worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Body shop worker 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 shop worker tenure
The average body shop worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 275 body shop workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Body shop worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Body shop worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of body shop workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Technician | 1.31% | 123,149 |
| Farm Equipment Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 54,008 |
| Automobile Radiator Mechanic | 2.20% | 33,952 |
| Aircraft Accessories Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,497 |
| Tire Installer | 3.57% | 19,124 |
| Body Shop Worker | 3.73% | - |
| Electric Wheelchair Repairer | 5.18% | 3,889 |
Similar body shop worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Technician | 1.31% | 123,149 |
| Farm Equipment Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 54,008 |
| Automobile Radiator Mechanic | 2.20% | 33,952 |
| Aircraft Accessories Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,497 |
| Tire Installer | 3.57% | 19,124 |
| Electric Wheelchair Repairer | 5.18% | 3,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by body shop workers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 33.3%
Body shop worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 33.3% |