Detailer demographics and statistics in the US
Detailer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates detailer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our detailer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about detailers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 198,814 detailers currently employed in the United States.
- 15.0% of all detailers are women, while 85.0% are men.
- The average detailer age is 38 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of detailers is White (62.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.0%), Black or African American (12.6%) and Unknown (4.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
- 5% of all detailers are LGBT.
- Detailers are 84% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Detailer demographics by:
Detailer gender statistics
15.0% of detailers are women and 85.0% of detailers are men.
- Male, 85.0%
- Female, 15.0%
Detailer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.0% |
| Female | 15.0% |
Detailer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,882
Female income
$28,948
Detailer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in detailer positions over time. Currently, 15.0% of detailers are female.
Detailer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.22% | 10.78% |
| 2011 | 88.64% | 11.36% |
| 2012 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2013 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2014 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
| 2015 | 89.64% | 10.36% |
| 2016 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2017 | 88.45% | 11.55% |
| 2018 | 86.88% | 13.12% |
| 2019 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 85.67% | 14.33% |
| 2021 | 84.96% | 15.04% |
Detailer related jobs gender ratio
We compared detailers 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% |
| Detailer | 85% | 15% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Detailer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among detailers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all detailers. Comparatively, 15.0% of detailers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of detailers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Detailer race
| Detailer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Detailer race and ethnicity over time
See how detailer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Detailer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.68% | 13.96% | 3.47% | 15.45% |
| 2011 | 62.70% | 15.20% | 3.20% | 16.16% |
| 2012 | 63.36% | 12.94% | 3.63% | 17.24% |
| 2013 | 65.53% | 13.17% | 2.88% | 15.63% |
| 2014 | 64.07% | 12.72% | 3.58% | 16.27% |
| 2015 | 64.44% | 13.03% | 3.59% | 15.49% |
| 2016 | 62.77% | 14.71% | 3.76% | 15.93% |
| 2017 | 63.65% | 12.69% | 4.08% | 16.29% |
| 2018 | 66.51% | 11.04% | 4.07% | 15.25% |
| 2019 | 66.86% | 11.99% | 3.69% | 14.47% |
| 2020 | 62.79% | 12.30% | 4.62% | 15.57% |
| 2021 | 62.19% | 12.59% | 4.39% | 15.05% |
Detailer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian detailers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american detailers have the lowest average salary at $29,643.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,752 |
| White | $29,842 |
| Black or African American | $29,643 |
| Asian | $30,135 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,039 |
Average detailer age
See how the average age of detailers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Detailer 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 |
Detailer age breakdown
The average age of detailers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the detailer population.
Detailer age breakdown
| Detailer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Detailer educational attainment
The most common degree for detailers is high school diploma, with 53% of detailers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Detailers by degree level
| Detailer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Detailer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, detailers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,578 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, detailers earn a median annual income of $29,781 compared to $29,776 for detailers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,781 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,776 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,578 |
Detailer employment statistics
Most detailers work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where detailers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where detailers work.
Detailer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Detailer jobs by company type
Employees with the detailer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most detailers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Detailer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 1% |
Detailer jobs by industry
The most common industries for detailers are automotive, retail and professional.
Detailer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 28% |
| Retail | 22% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Detailer turnover and employment statistics
Detailer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for detailers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Detailer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Detailer 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 detailer tenure
The average detailer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25,490 detailers resumes in Zippia's database.
Detailer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Detailer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of detailers 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 |
| Forklift-Picker | 3.85% | 44,786 |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Detailer | 4.59% | - |
| Freight Associate | 4.67% | 6,477 |
| Shoe Packer | 6.68% | 16,085 |
| Preparation Room Worker | 10.43% | 44,402 |
Similar detailer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Truck-Crane Operator | 1.94% | 76,650 |
| Forklift-Picker | 3.85% | 44,786 |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Freight Associate | 4.67% | 6,477 |
| Shoe Packer | 6.68% | 16,085 |
| Preparation Room Worker | 10.43% | 44,402 |
Foreign languages spoken by detailers
The most common foreign language among detailers is Spanish at 72.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 6.3% and French is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 72.6%
- Polish, 6.3%
- French, 4.9%
- Portuguese, 2.0%
- Chinese, 1.7%
- Other, 12.5%
Detailer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.6% |
| Polish | 6.3% |
| French | 4.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Other | 12.5% |
