Body specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Body specialist gender statistics
36.0% of body specialists are women and 64.0% of body specialists are men.
- Male, 64.0%
- Female, 36.0%
Body specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.0% |
| Female | 36.0% |
Body specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,500
Female income
$42,890
Body specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in body specialist positions over time. Currently, 36.0% of body specialists are female.
Body specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2011 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 74.07% | 25.93% |
| 2013 | 71.00% | 29.00% |
| 2014 | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| 2015 | 78.80% | 21.20% |
| 2016 | 77.38% | 22.62% |
| 2017 | 76.78% | 23.22% |
| 2018 | 63.28% | 36.72% |
| 2019 | 62.37% | 37.63% |
| 2020 | 79.45% | 20.55% |
| 2021 | 64.00% | 36.00% |
Body specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared body specialists 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 Specialist | 64% | 36% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Body specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among body specialists is White, which makes up 66.7% of all body specialists. Comparatively, 19.5% of body specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of body specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Body specialist race
| Body specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Body specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how body specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Body specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.18% | 9.00% | 2.37% | 18.71% |
| 2011 | 69.82% | 9.12% | 2.73% | 16.46% |
| 2012 | 69.74% | 8.53% | 2.36% | 16.66% |
| 2013 | 68.35% | 9.52% | 1.99% | 17.76% |
| 2014 | 66.21% | 9.95% | 2.26% | 18.91% |
| 2015 | 71.83% | 7.90% | 2.44% | 15.22% |
| 2016 | 69.11% | 7.91% | 1.85% | 19.30% |
| 2017 | 69.33% | 8.44% | 1.94% | 17.80% |
| 2018 | 67.97% | 8.60% | 2.31% | 18.76% |
| 2019 | 71.34% | 8.23% | 1.93% | 16.04% |
| 2020 | 67.46% | 8.06% | 2.56% | 17.68% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 7.32% | 1.73% | 19.52% |
Body specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white body specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino body specialists have the lowest average salary at $45,023.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,966 |
| White | $48,639 |
| Black or African American | $46,646 |
| Asian | $45,317 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,023 |
Average body specialist age
See how the average age of body specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Body specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of body specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the body specialist population.
Body specialist age breakdown
| Body Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Body specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for body specialists is bachelor's degree, with 34% of body specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Body specialists by degree level
| Body specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Body specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,518 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,342 |
Body specialist employment statistics
Most body specialists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where body specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where body specialists work.
Body specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Body specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the body specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most body specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Body specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 3% |
Body specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for body specialists are retail, automotive and transportation.
Body specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Automotive | 14% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Body specialist turnover and employment statistics
Body specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for body specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Body specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Body specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average body specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 356 body specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Body specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Body specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of body specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Welder | 1.31% | 13,155 |
| Mechanic Helper | 1.79% | 48,546 |
| Automobile Service Advisor | 2.20% | 39,343 |
| Accounts Payable Technician | 2.41% | 23,079 |
| Bike Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,096 |
| Body Specialist | 3.73% | - |
| Lawn Mower Repairer | 5.18% | 9,628 |
Similar body specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Welder | 1.31% | 13,155 |
| Mechanic Helper | 1.79% | 48,546 |
| Automobile Service Advisor | 2.20% | 39,343 |
| Accounts Payable Technician | 2.41% | 23,079 |
| Bike Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,096 |
| Lawn Mower Repairer | 5.18% | 9,628 |
Foreign languages spoken by body specialists
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Arabic, 16.7%
Body specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |