Collision mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Collision mechanic gender statistics
0.0% of collision mechanics are women and 100.0% of collision mechanics are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Collision mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Collision mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,741
Female income
$32,346
Collision mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in collision mechanic positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of collision mechanics are female.
Collision mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Collision mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared collision mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ase master mechanic and drivability technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 13% | 85% |
| Human Service Technician | 26% | 69% |
| Elevator Service Technician | 96% | 2% |
| Drivability Technician | 97% | 3% |
| ASE Master Mechanic | 98% | 1% |
| Collision Mechanic | 100% | - |
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Collision mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among collision mechanics is White, which makes up 69.8% of all collision mechanics. Comparatively, 20.9% of collision mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of collision mechanics are Unknown.
- White, 69.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Collision mechanic race
| Collision mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Collision mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how collision mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Collision mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.27% | 5.27% | 2.02% | 20.05% |
| 2011 | 72.90% | 5.39% | 2.38% | 17.80% |
| 2012 | 72.82% | 4.80% | 2.01% | 18.00% |
| 2013 | 71.44% | 5.78% | 1.64% | 19.10% |
| 2014 | 69.29% | 6.22% | 1.91% | 20.25% |
| 2015 | 74.91% | 4.17% | 2.09% | 16.56% |
| 2016 | 72.19% | 4.18% | 1.50% | 20.64% |
| 2017 | 72.41% | 4.70% | 1.59% | 19.14% |
| 2018 | 71.05% | 4.87% | 1.96% | 20.10% |
| 2019 | 74.42% | 4.50% | 1.58% | 17.38% |
| 2020 | 70.54% | 4.33% | 2.21% | 19.02% |
| 2021 | 69.75% | 3.59% | 1.38% | 20.86% |
Collision mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,048 |
| White | $36,149 |
| Black or African American | $34,837 |
| Asian | $33,958 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,764 |
Average collision mechanic age
See how the average age of collision mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Collision mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Collision mechanic age breakdown
The average age of collision mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the collision mechanic population.
Collision mechanic age breakdown
| Collision Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Collision mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for collision mechanics is high school diploma, with 60% of collision mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 20%
Collision mechanics by degree level
| Collision mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
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Collision mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,091 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,975 |
Collision mechanic employment statistics
Company size where collision mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where collision mechanics work.
Collision mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Collision mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Collision mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for collision mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Collision mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Collision mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.20% |
| 2011 | 7.07% |
| 2012 | 6.66% |
| 2013 | 6.62% |
| 2014 | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 3.15% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.61% |
| 2019 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average collision mechanic tenure
The average collision mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 collision mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Collision mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Collision mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of collision 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,715 |
| Tank Truck Mechanic | 1.79% | 72,096 |
| Master Automotive Technician | 2.20% | 124,843 |
| Rotor Blade Installer | 2.41% | 15,106 |
| Tire Changer | 3.57% | 3,919 |
| Collision Mechanic | 3.73% | - |
| Motorcycle Technician | 5.18% | 46,917 |
Similar collision mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,715 |
| Tank Truck Mechanic | 1.79% | 72,096 |
| Master Automotive Technician | 2.20% | 124,843 |
| Rotor Blade Installer | 2.41% | 15,106 |
| Tire Changer | 3.57% | 3,919 |
| Motorcycle Technician | 5.18% | 46,917 |
Foreign languages spoken by collision mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Collision mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |