Brake specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Brake specialist gender statistics
2.0% of brake specialists are women and 98.0% of brake specialists are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Brake specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Brake specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,963
Female income
$36,579
Brake specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in brake specialist positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of brake specialists are female.
Brake specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.81% | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 98.32% | 1.68% |
| 2012 | 98.29% | 1.71% |
| 2013 | 98.85% | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 98.15% | 1.85% |
| 2015 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 98.75% | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 98.28% | 1.72% |
| 2019 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
Brake specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared brake 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% |
| Brake Specialist | 98% | 2% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Brake specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among brake specialists is White, which makes up 60.9% of all brake specialists. Comparatively, 20.0% of brake specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of brake specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Brake specialist race
| Brake specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Brake specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how brake specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Brake specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.90% | 10.88% | 3.40% | 15.32% |
| 2011 | 66.13% | 11.67% | 3.02% | 16.53% |
| 2012 | 66.03% | 11.09% | 3.46% | 16.80% |
| 2013 | 64.58% | 11.54% | 3.62% | 17.41% |
| 2014 | 66.20% | 11.06% | 3.19% | 16.97% |
| 2015 | 66.35% | 10.47% | 3.24% | 17.35% |
| 2016 | 66.33% | 10.47% | 3.06% | 17.47% |
| 2017 | 65.46% | 10.49% | 3.38% | 17.96% |
| 2018 | 66.22% | 9.79% | 3.48% | 17.66% |
| 2019 | 66.03% | 10.05% | 3.54% | 17.65% |
| 2020 | 61.66% | 9.96% | 3.54% | 19.42% |
| 2021 | 60.92% | 10.02% | 4.00% | 20.00% |
Brake specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian brake specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american brake specialists have the lowest average salary at $37,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,855 |
| White | $39,457 |
| Black or African American | $37,648 |
| Asian | $40,842 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,091 |
Average brake specialist age
See how the average age of brake specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Brake specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 31 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Brake specialist age breakdown
The average age of brake specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the brake specialist population.
Brake specialist age breakdown
| Brake Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Brake specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for brake specialists is high school diploma, with 55% of brake specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 10%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Brake specialists by degree level
| Brake specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Brake specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, brake specialists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,495 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, brake specialists earn a median annual income of $42,208 compared to $39,481 for brake specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,481 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,208 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,495 |
Brake specialist employment statistics
Company size where brake specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where brake specialists work.
Brake specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Brake specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for brake specialists are automotive, manufacturing and transportation.
Brake specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Brake specialist turnover and employment statistics
Brake specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for brake specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brake specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Brake specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 6.97% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 4.56% |
Average brake specialist tenure
The average brake specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 brake specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Brake specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Brake specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of brake 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Service Technician | 1.31% | 90,832 |
| Vehicle Mechanic | 1.79% | 37,592 |
| Brake Specialist | 2.20% | - |
| Aircraft Maintenance Instructor | 2.41% | 79,201 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Auto Body Technician | 3.73% | 17,467 |
| Engine Repairer, Production | 5.18% | 56,884 |
Similar brake specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Service Technician | 1.31% | 90,832 |
| Vehicle Mechanic | 1.79% | 37,592 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Instructor | 2.41% | 79,201 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Auto Body Technician | 3.73% | 17,467 |
| Engine Repairer, Production | 5.18% | 56,884 |
Foreign languages spoken by brake specialists
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Brake specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |