Car worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Car worker gender statistics
13.5% of car workers are women and 86.5% of car workers are men.
- Male, 86.5%
- Female, 13.5%
Car worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.5% |
| Female | 13.5% |
Car worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,118
Female income
$35,637
Car worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car worker positions over time. Currently, 13.5% of car workers are female.
Car worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.37% | 9.63% |
| 2011 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2012 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2013 | 89.07% | 10.93% |
| 2014 | 89.97% | 10.03% |
| 2015 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
| 2016 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2017 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2018 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2019 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2020 | 87.13% | 12.87% |
| 2021 | 86.49% | 13.51% |
Car worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared car workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Car Worker | 86% | 14% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Car worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car workers is White, which makes up 60.9% of all car workers. Comparatively, 16.0% of car workers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of car workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Car worker race
| Car worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Car worker race and ethnicity over time
See how car worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.35% | 14.38% | 3.40% | 16.43% |
| 2011 | 61.37% | 15.61% | 3.13% | 17.14% |
| 2012 | 62.03% | 13.35% | 3.57% | 18.22% |
| 2013 | 64.19% | 13.59% | 2.81% | 16.61% |
| 2014 | 62.74% | 13.13% | 3.51% | 17.25% |
| 2015 | 63.11% | 13.45% | 3.52% | 16.47% |
| 2016 | 61.44% | 15.13% | 3.69% | 16.90% |
| 2017 | 62.32% | 13.10% | 4.01% | 17.27% |
| 2018 | 65.18% | 11.45% | 4.00% | 16.23% |
| 2019 | 65.53% | 12.40% | 3.62% | 15.45% |
| 2020 | 61.46% | 12.71% | 4.55% | 16.55% |
| 2021 | 60.85% | 13.00% | 4.33% | 16.02% |
Car worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian car workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american car workers have the lowest average salary at $36,738.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,911 |
| White | $37,055 |
| Black or African American | $36,738 |
| Asian | $37,523 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,369 |
Average car worker age
See how the average age of car workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Car worker age breakdown
The average age of car workers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the car worker population.
Car worker age breakdown
| Car Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Car worker educational attainment
The most common degree for car workers is high school diploma, with 58% of car workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Car workers by degree level
| Car worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Car worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,232 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, car workers earn a median annual income of $36,958 compared to $36,950 for car workers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,958 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,950 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,232 |
Car worker employment statistics
Company size where car workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car workers work.
Car worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Car worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for car workers are health care, retail and automotive.
Car worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 14% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Car worker turnover and employment statistics
Car worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average car worker tenure
The average car worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 126 car workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Car worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Car worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Truck-Crane Operator | 1.94% | 76,650 |
| Pulp Operator | 3.85% | 42,270 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Car Worker | 4.59% | - |
| Extractor Operator Helper | 4.67% | 39,046 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 6.68% | 75,374 |
| Stoneworking Belt Sander | 10.43% | 190 |
Similar car worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Truck-Crane Operator | 1.94% | 76,650 |
| Pulp Operator | 3.85% | 42,270 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Extractor Operator Helper | 4.67% | 39,046 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 6.68% | 75,374 |
| Stoneworking Belt Sander | 10.43% | 190 |
Foreign languages spoken by car workers
The most common foreign language among car workers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Romanian at 16.7% and Cheyenne is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Romanian, 16.7%
- Cheyenne, 16.7%
Car worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Romanian | 16.7% |
| Cheyenne | 16.7% |