Diesel service technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Diesel service technician demographics by:
Diesel service technician gender statistics
2.8% of diesel service technicians are women and 97.2% of diesel service technicians are men.
- Male, 97.2%
- Female, 2.8%
Diesel service technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.2% |
| Female | 2.8% |
Diesel service technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,791
Female income
$49,626
Diesel service technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diesel service technician positions over time. Currently, 2.8% of diesel service technicians are female.
Diesel service technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.47% | 3.53% |
| 2011 | 97.99% | 2.01% |
| 2012 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 98.27% | 1.73% |
| 2016 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2017 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2018 | 96.31% | 3.69% |
| 2019 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
| 2020 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2021 | 97.21% | 2.79% |
Diesel service technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared diesel service technicians 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% |
| Diesel Service Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Diesel service technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diesel service technicians is White, which makes up 64.4% of all diesel service technicians. Comparatively, 19.3% of diesel service technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of diesel service technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Diesel service technician race
| Diesel service technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Diesel service technician race and ethnicity over time
See how diesel service technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diesel service technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.06% | 8.81% | 1.72% | 15.91% |
| 2011 | 70.95% | 9.24% | 1.81% | 15.95% |
| 2012 | 69.30% | 8.92% | 1.89% | 17.63% |
| 2013 | 68.23% | 9.26% | 1.91% | 18.31% |
| 2014 | 69.59% | 8.85% | 2.18% | 17.44% |
| 2015 | 69.08% | 8.29% | 1.85% | 18.27% |
| 2016 | 68.35% | 9.17% | 2.03% | 18.16% |
| 2017 | 67.85% | 7.56% | 1.75% | 19.76% |
| 2018 | 68.45% | 7.77% | 2.32% | 19.14% |
| 2019 | 70.00% | 7.34% | 1.78% | 18.09% |
| 2020 | 66.38% | 7.42% | 2.39% | 18.42% |
| 2021 | 64.39% | 7.88% | 2.37% | 19.33% |
Diesel service technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian diesel service technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown diesel service technicians have the lowest average salary at $50,824.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,824 |
| White | $52,103 |
| Black or African American | $51,094 |
| Asian | $54,021 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,980 |
Average diesel service technician age
See how the average age of diesel service technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Diesel service technician 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 |
Diesel service technician age breakdown
The average age of diesel service technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the diesel service technician population.
Diesel service technician age breakdown
| Diesel Service Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Diesel service technician educational attainment
The most common degree for diesel service technicians is associate degree, with 33% of diesel service technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Diploma, 23%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Diesel service technicians by degree level
| Diesel service technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Diploma | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Diesel service technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, diesel service technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,484 annually. With a Associate degree, diesel service technicians earn a median annual income of $53,338 compared to $50,738 for diesel service technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,738 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,484 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,338 |
Diesel service technician employment statistics
Most diesel service technicians work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where diesel service technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diesel service technicians work.
Diesel service technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Diesel service technician jobs by company type
Employees with the diesel service technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most diesel service technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Diesel service technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 3% |
Diesel service technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for diesel service technicians are transportation, retail and manufacturing.
Diesel service technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 23% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Diesel service technician turnover and employment statistics
Diesel service technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diesel service technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diesel service technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diesel service technician 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 diesel service technician tenure
The average diesel service technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 323 diesel service technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Diesel service technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Diesel service technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diesel service technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vending Service Technician | 1.31% | 92,744 |
| Diesel Service Technician | 1.79% | - |
| Police Service Technician | 2.20% | 202,057 |
| Helicopter Technician | 2.41% | 25,345 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Fender Mechanic | 3.73% | 33,668 |
| Marine Mechanic | 5.18% | 94,740 |
Similar diesel service technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vending Service Technician | 1.31% | 92,744 |
| Police Service Technician | 2.20% | 202,057 |
| Helicopter Technician | 2.41% | 25,345 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Fender Mechanic | 3.73% | 33,668 |
| Marine Mechanic | 5.18% | 94,740 |
Foreign languages spoken by diesel service technicians
The most common foreign language among diesel service technicians is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 16.7% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Carrier, 16.7%
Diesel service technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Carrier | 16.7% |
