Chassis mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Chassis mechanic gender statistics
4.0% of chassis mechanics are women and 96.0% of chassis mechanics are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Chassis mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Chassis mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,917
Female income
$38,843
Chassis mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chassis mechanic positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of chassis mechanics are female.
Chassis mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2012 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 2013 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2015 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2017 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2018 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2019 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2020 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 2021 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
Chassis mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared chassis 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% |
| Chassis Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Chassis mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chassis mechanics is White, which makes up 64.4% of all chassis mechanics. Comparatively, 20.0% of chassis mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of chassis mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Chassis mechanic race
| Chassis mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Chassis mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how chassis mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chassis mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.03% | 8.22% | 1.66% | 16.60% |
| 2011 | 70.92% | 8.65% | 1.76% | 16.64% |
| 2012 | 69.27% | 8.34% | 1.84% | 18.32% |
| 2013 | 68.20% | 8.67% | 1.85% | 19.01% |
| 2014 | 69.56% | 8.26% | 2.12% | 18.14% |
| 2015 | 69.05% | 7.70% | 1.80% | 18.97% |
| 2016 | 68.32% | 8.58% | 1.97% | 18.86% |
| 2017 | 67.82% | 6.97% | 1.70% | 20.46% |
| 2018 | 68.42% | 7.18% | 2.27% | 19.84% |
| 2019 | 69.97% | 6.75% | 1.73% | 18.79% |
| 2020 | 66.35% | 6.83% | 2.33% | 19.12% |
| 2021 | 64.36% | 7.29% | 2.31% | 20.02% |
Chassis mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chassis mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown chassis mechanics have the lowest average salary at $39,988.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,988 |
| White | $41,217 |
| Black or African American | $40,247 |
| Asian | $43,074 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,138 |
Average chassis mechanic age
See how the average age of chassis mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chassis mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 44.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 42 | 32 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Chassis mechanic age breakdown
The average age of chassis mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the chassis mechanic population.
Chassis mechanic age breakdown
| Chassis Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Chassis mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for chassis mechanics is high school diploma, with 49% of chassis mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Chassis mechanics by degree level
| Chassis mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Chassis mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chassis mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,552 annually. With a Associate degree, chassis mechanics earn a median annual income of $42,411 compared to $39,906 for chassis mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,906 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,552 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,411 |
Chassis mechanic employment statistics
Company size where chassis mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chassis mechanics work.
Chassis mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Chassis mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for chassis mechanics are transportation, manufacturing and automotive.
Chassis mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Chassis mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Chassis mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chassis mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chassis mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chassis mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 6.26% |
| 2012 | 4.53% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.67% |
| 2018 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 2.58% |
Average chassis mechanic tenure
The average chassis mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 277 chassis mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Chassis mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Chassis mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chassis 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Center Technician | 1.31% | 129,827 |
| Chassis Mechanic | 1.79% | - |
| Car Audio Installer | 2.20% | 26,094 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,667 |
| Tire Servicer | 3.57% | 5,917 |
| Auto Body Customizer | 3.73% | 7,845 |
| Snowmobile Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,977 |
Similar chassis mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Service Center Technician | 1.31% | 129,827 |
| Car Audio Installer | 2.20% | 26,094 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,667 |
| Tire Servicer | 3.57% | 5,917 |
| Auto Body Customizer | 3.73% | 7,845 |
| Snowmobile Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,977 |
Foreign languages spoken by chassis mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Chassis mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |