Car mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Car mechanic gender statistics
2.5% of car mechanics are women and 97.5% of car mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.5%
- Female, 2.5%
Car mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.5% |
| Female | 2.5% |
Car mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,191
Female income
$35,993
Car mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.5% of car mechanics are female.
Car mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2012 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2013 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2014 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2016 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2018 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2020 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2021 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
Car mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared car 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% |
| Car Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Car mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car mechanics is White, which makes up 59.5% of all car mechanics. Comparatively, 20.8% of car mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of car mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Car mechanic race
| Car mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Car mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how car mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.49% | 10.53% | 4.40% | 16.11% |
| 2011 | 64.72% | 11.32% | 4.01% | 17.32% |
| 2012 | 64.62% | 10.74% | 4.46% | 17.59% |
| 2013 | 63.17% | 11.18% | 4.61% | 18.20% |
| 2014 | 64.79% | 10.71% | 4.19% | 17.76% |
| 2015 | 64.94% | 10.12% | 4.24% | 18.14% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 10.12% | 4.06% | 18.26% |
| 2017 | 64.04% | 10.14% | 4.38% | 18.75% |
| 2018 | 64.81% | 9.44% | 4.47% | 18.45% |
| 2019 | 64.62% | 9.70% | 4.53% | 18.44% |
| 2020 | 60.25% | 9.61% | 4.54% | 20.21% |
| 2021 | 59.50% | 9.67% | 4.99% | 20.79% |
Car mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian car mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american car mechanics have the lowest average salary at $36,534.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,138 |
| White | $37,435 |
| Black or African American | $36,534 |
| Asian | $38,111 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,757 |
Average car mechanic age
See how the average age of car mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car mechanic 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 |
Car mechanic age breakdown
The average age of car mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the car mechanic population.
Car mechanic age breakdown
| Car Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Car mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for car mechanics is high school diploma, with 38% of car mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Car mechanics by degree level
| Car mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Car mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,843 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, car mechanics earn a median annual income of $38,767 compared to $37,447 for car mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,447 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,767 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,843 |
Car mechanic employment statistics
Most car mechanics work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where car mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car mechanics work.
Car mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Car mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the car mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most car mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Car mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 3% |
Car mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for car mechanics are automotive, retail and professional.
Car mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 21% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Car mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Car mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car mechanic 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 car mechanic tenure
The average car mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 614 car mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Car mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Car mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 52,874 |
| Caterpillar Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,082 |
| Car Mechanic | 2.20% | - |
| Flight Test Mechanic | 2.41% | 52,936 |
| Bicycle Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,070 |
| Body Worker | 3.73% | 23,561 |
| Small Engine Specialist | 5.18% | 2,963 |
Similar car mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 52,874 |
| Caterpillar Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,082 |
| Flight Test Mechanic | 2.41% | 52,936 |
| Bicycle Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,070 |
| Body Worker | 3.73% | 23,561 |
| Small Engine Specialist | 5.18% | 2,963 |
Foreign languages spoken by car mechanics
The most common foreign language among car mechanics is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.0% and French is the third-most popular at 12.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 16.0%
- French, 12.0%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Ukrainian, 4.0%
- Other, 24.0%
Car mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 16.0% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Ukrainian | 4.0% |
| Other | 24.0% |
