Brake mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Brake mechanic gender statistics
5.6% of brake mechanics are women and 94.4% of brake mechanics are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Brake mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Brake mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,812
Female income
$43,537
Brake mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in brake mechanic positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of brake mechanics are female.
Brake mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 2011 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
| 2012 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2013 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2014 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2015 | 93.26% | 6.74% |
| 2016 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 92.03% | 7.97% |
| 2020 | 92.10% | 7.90% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Brake mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared brake mechanics 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% |
| Brake Mechanic | 94% | 6% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Brake mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among brake mechanics is White, which makes up 72.7% of all brake mechanics. Comparatively, 16.3% of brake mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 4.9% of brake mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 72.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Brake mechanic race
| Brake mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Brake mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how brake mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Brake mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.60% | 4.62% | 1.19% | 14.42% |
| 2011 | 76.61% | 4.89% | 0.93% | 15.65% |
| 2012 | 75.90% | 5.89% | 1.07% | 15.33% |
| 2013 | 74.49% | 5.36% | 1.45% | 16.09% |
| 2014 | 75.80% | 4.89% | 1.25% | 16.05% |
| 2015 | 74.81% | 5.14% | 1.13% | 16.71% |
| 2016 | 75.63% | 4.29% | 1.53% | 16.24% |
| 2017 | 76.91% | 3.99% | 1.74% | 14.76% |
| 2018 | 73.71% | 5.15% | 1.67% | 17.19% |
| 2019 | 76.42% | 4.93% | 1.28% | 15.33% |
| 2020 | 74.09% | 4.79% | 0.90% | 15.56% |
| 2021 | 72.70% | 4.86% | 1.69% | 16.26% |
Brake mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian brake mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown brake mechanics have the lowest average salary at $42,916.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,916 |
| White | $43,863 |
| Black or African American | $43,372 |
| Asian | $45,803 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,166 |
Average brake mechanic age
See how the average age of brake mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Brake mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 44 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Brake mechanic age breakdown
The average age of brake mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the brake mechanic population.
Brake mechanic age breakdown
| Brake Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Brake mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for brake mechanics is high school diploma, with 43% of brake mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Brake mechanics by degree level
| Brake mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Brake mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, brake mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,875 annually. With a Associate degree, brake mechanics earn a median annual income of $44,742 compared to $44,181 for brake mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,181 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,875 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,742 |
Brake mechanic employment statistics
Company size where brake mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where brake mechanics work.
Brake mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Brake mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for brake mechanics are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Brake mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Automotive | 19% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Brake mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Brake mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for brake mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brake mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Brake mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.17% |
| 2012 | 4.03% |
| 2013 | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 2.80% |
Average brake mechanic tenure
The average brake mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 brake mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Brake mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Brake mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of brake mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Mechanic | 1.31% | - |
| Tractor Trailer Mechanic | 1.79% | 86,895 |
| Fuel Technician | 2.20% | 64,684 |
| Aircraft Electrician | 2.41% | 19,166 |
| Tire Repairman | 3.57% | 4,138 |
| Truck Body Repairer | 3.73% | 42,715 |
| Small Engine Technician | 5.18% | 51,852 |
Similar brake mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Trailer Mechanic | 1.79% | 86,895 |
| Fuel Technician | 2.20% | 64,684 |
| Aircraft Electrician | 2.41% | 19,166 |
| Tire Repairman | 3.57% | 4,138 |
| Truck Body Repairer | 3.73% | 42,715 |
| Small Engine Technician | 5.18% | 51,852 |
Foreign languages spoken by brake mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Brake mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |