Body technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Body technician gender statistics
9.7% of body technicians are women and 90.3% of body technicians are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
Body technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
Body technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,760
Female income
$37,677
Body technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in body technician positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of body technicians are female.
Body technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2011 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2012 | 93.70% | 6.30% |
| 2013 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2015 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2016 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2017 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2018 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 2019 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
| 2020 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2021 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
Body technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared body 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 Technician | 90% | 10% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Body technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among body technicians is White, which makes up 66.7% of all body technicians. Comparatively, 19.5% of body technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of body technicians 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 technician race
| Body technician 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 technician race and ethnicity over time
See how body technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Body technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.23% | 8.95% | 2.37% | 18.73% |
| 2011 | 69.86% | 9.07% | 2.72% | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 69.78% | 8.48% | 2.36% | 16.68% |
| 2013 | 68.40% | 9.46% | 1.98% | 17.78% |
| 2014 | 66.25% | 9.90% | 2.25% | 18.92% |
| 2015 | 71.87% | 7.85% | 2.43% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 69.16% | 7.86% | 1.84% | 19.31% |
| 2017 | 69.37% | 8.39% | 1.94% | 17.81% |
| 2018 | 68.01% | 8.55% | 2.31% | 18.78% |
| 2019 | 71.38% | 8.18% | 1.93% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 67.50% | 8.01% | 2.55% | 17.69% |
| 2021 | 66.71% | 7.27% | 1.73% | 19.54% |
Body technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white body technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino body technicians have the lowest average salary at $39,500.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,157 |
| White | $42,584 |
| Black or African American | $40,884 |
| Asian | $39,750 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,500 |
Average body technician age
See how the average age of body technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Body 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of body technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the body technician population.
Body technician age breakdown
| Body Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Body technician educational attainment
The most common degree for body technicians is high school diploma, with 44% of body technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Body technicians by degree level
| Body technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Body technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,922 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,772 |
Body technician employment statistics
Company size where body technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where body technicians work.
Body technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Body technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for body technicians are automotive, retail and transportation.
Body technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 20% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Body technician turnover and employment statistics
Body technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for body technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Body technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Body 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 technician tenure
The average body technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,890 body technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Body technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Body technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of body 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freight Car Repairer | 1.31% | 15,656 |
| Transit Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,499 |
| ASE Master Mechanic | 2.20% | 43,414 |
| Jet Engine Mechanic | 2.41% | 36,953 |
| Bike Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,096 |
| Body Technician | 3.73% | - |
| Motorsports Technician | 5.18% | 23,640 |
Similar body technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freight Car Repairer | 1.31% | 15,656 |
| Transit Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,499 |
| ASE Master Mechanic | 2.20% | 43,414 |
| Jet Engine Mechanic | 2.41% | 36,953 |
| Bike Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,096 |
| Motorsports Technician | 5.18% | 23,640 |
Foreign languages spoken by body technicians
The most common foreign language among body technicians is Spanish at 77.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 6.5% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 3.2%.
- Spanish, 77.4%
- Polish, 6.5%
- Swedish, 3.2%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Chinese, 3.2%
- Other, 6.5%
Body technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.4% |
| Polish | 6.5% |
| Swedish | 3.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| Other | 6.5% |
