Car builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Car builder gender statistics
12.1% of car builders are women and 87.9% of car builders are men.
- Male, 87.9%
- Female, 12.1%
Car builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.9% |
| Female | 12.1% |
Car builder gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,936
Female income
$35,575
Car builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car builder positions over time. Currently, 12.1% of car builders are female.
Car builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.53% | 20.47% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
| 2012 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2013 | 86.75% | 13.25% |
| 2014 | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 2015 | 85.57% | 14.43% |
| 2016 | 80.29% | 19.71% |
| 2017 | 84.27% | 15.73% |
| 2018 | 78.85% | 21.15% |
| 2019 | 83.18% | 16.82% |
| 2020 | 83.32% | 16.68% |
| 2021 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
Car builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared car builders 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% |
| Car Builder | 88% | 12% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Car builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car builders is White, which makes up 73.3% of all car builders. Comparatively, 14.5% of car builders are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of car builders are Black or African American.
- White, 73.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Car builder race
| Car builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Car builder race and ethnicity over time
See how car builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.21% | 5.53% | 1.27% | 12.71% |
| 2011 | 77.22% | 5.80% | 1.02% | 13.93% |
| 2012 | 76.51% | 6.80% | 1.15% | 13.62% |
| 2013 | 75.10% | 6.27% | 1.53% | 14.37% |
| 2014 | 76.41% | 5.80% | 1.33% | 14.34% |
| 2015 | 75.41% | 6.05% | 1.22% | 15.00% |
| 2016 | 76.24% | 5.20% | 1.62% | 14.53% |
| 2017 | 77.52% | 4.90% | 1.82% | 13.05% |
| 2018 | 74.31% | 6.06% | 1.75% | 15.48% |
| 2019 | 77.02% | 5.84% | 1.36% | 13.62% |
| 2020 | 74.70% | 5.70% | 0.98% | 13.85% |
| 2021 | 73.30% | 5.77% | 1.77% | 14.55% |
Car builder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian car builders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown car builders have the lowest average salary at $34,766.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,766 |
| White | $36,003 |
| Black or African American | $35,360 |
| Asian | $38,588 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,091 |
Average car builder age
See how the average age of car builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Car builder 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 |
Car builder age breakdown
The average age of car builders is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the car builder population.
Car builder age breakdown
| Car Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Car builder educational attainment
The most common degree for car builders is associate degree, with 26% of car builders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 21%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Car builders by degree level
| Car builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Car builder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car builders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,685 annually. With a Associate degree, car builders earn a median annual income of $37,167 compared to $36,422 for car builders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,422 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,685 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,167 |
Car builder employment statistics
Most car builders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where car builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car builders work.
Car builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 46% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Car builder jobs by company type
Employees with the car builder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most car builders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Car builder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 5% |
Car builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for car builders are manufacturing, automotive and education.
Car builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Automotive | 18% |
| Education | 9% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
Car builder turnover and employment statistics
Car builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car builder 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 car builder tenure
The average car builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 127 car builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Car builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Car builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Builder | 1.31% | - |
| Bench Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,482 |
| Autos Disassembler | 2.20% | 621 |
| Jet Aircraft Servicer | 2.41% | 5,085 |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Truck Body Repairer | 3.73% | 42,715 |
| Go-Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,607 |
Similar car builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,482 |
| Autos Disassembler | 2.20% | 621 |
| Jet Aircraft Servicer | 2.41% | 5,085 |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Truck Body Repairer | 3.73% | 42,715 |
| Go-Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,607 |
Foreign languages spoken by car builders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Car builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |