Car repairman demographics and statistics in the US
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Car repairman demographics by:
Car repairman gender statistics
0.6% of car repairmen are women and 99.4% of car repairmen are men.
- Male, 99.4%
- Female, 0.6%
Car repairman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 99.4% |
| Female | 0.6% |
Car repairman gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,195
Female income
$48,545
Car repairman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car repairman positions over time. Currently, 0.6% of car repairmen are female.
Car repairman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.90% | 1.10% |
| 2011 | 98.97% | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 99.44% | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 99.35% | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 99.50% | 0.50% |
| 2015 | 99.28% | 0.72% |
| 2016 | 98.95% | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 99.20% | 0.80% |
| 2018 | 98.86% | 1.14% |
| 2019 | 99.14% | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 99.14% | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 99.41% | 0.59% |
Car repairman related jobs gender ratio
We compared car repairmen 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% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Car repairman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car repairmen is White, which makes up 74.9% of all car repairmen. Comparatively, 12.9% of car repairmen are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of car repairmen are Black or African American.
- White, 74.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Car repairman race
| Car repairman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Car repairman race and ethnicity over time
See how car repairman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car repairman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.79% | 5.61% | 1.28% | 11.03% |
| 2011 | 78.80% | 5.88% | 1.02% | 12.25% |
| 2012 | 78.10% | 6.88% | 1.16% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 76.68% | 6.35% | 1.54% | 12.69% |
| 2014 | 77.99% | 5.88% | 1.34% | 12.65% |
| 2015 | 77.00% | 6.13% | 1.22% | 13.32% |
| 2016 | 77.82% | 5.28% | 1.62% | 12.85% |
| 2017 | 79.11% | 4.98% | 1.83% | 11.36% |
| 2018 | 75.90% | 6.14% | 1.76% | 13.79% |
| 2019 | 78.61% | 5.92% | 1.37% | 11.94% |
| 2020 | 76.28% | 5.78% | 0.99% | 12.16% |
| 2021 | 74.89% | 5.85% | 1.78% | 12.86% |
Car repairman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian car repairmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown car repairmen have the lowest average salary at $47,092.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,092 |
| White | $49,317 |
| Black or African American | $48,157 |
| Asian | $54,041 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,675 |
Average car repairman age
See how the average age of car repairmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car repairman 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 repairman age breakdown
The average age of car repairmen is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the car repairman population.
Car repairman age breakdown
| Car Repairman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Car repairman educational attainment
The most common degree for car repairmen is high school diploma, with 58% of car repairmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 7%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Car repairmen by degree level
| Car repairman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Car repairman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car repairmen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,221 annually. With a Associate degree, car repairmen earn a median annual income of $51,430 compared to $50,075 for car repairmen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,075 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,221 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,430 |
Car repairman employment statistics
Company size where car repairmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car repairmen work.
Car repairman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Car repairman jobs by industry
The most common industries for car repairmen are transportation, automotive and professional.
Car repairman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 36% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Car repairman turnover and employment statistics
Car repairman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car repairmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car repairman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car repairman 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 repairman tenure
The average car repairman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 189 car repairmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Car repairman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Car repairman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car repairmen 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 Repairman | 1.31% | - |
| Service Mechanic | 1.79% | 116,383 |
| Automobile Radiator Mechanic | 2.20% | 33,952 |
| Aviation Structural Mechanic | 2.41% | 36,647 |
| Tire Changer | 3.57% | 3,919 |
| Auto Body Repairer | 3.73% | 11,365 |
| Small Engine Specialist | 5.18% | 2,963 |
Similar car repairman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Service Mechanic | 1.79% | 116,383 |
| Automobile Radiator Mechanic | 2.20% | 33,952 |
| Aviation Structural Mechanic | 2.41% | 36,647 |
| Tire Changer | 3.57% | 3,919 |
| Auto Body Repairer | 3.73% | 11,365 |
| Small Engine Specialist | 5.18% | 2,963 |
Foreign languages spoken by car repairmen
The most common foreign language among car repairmen is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 20.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Polish, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Dutch, 20.0%
Car repairman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Polish | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Dutch | 20.0% |