Engine cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Engine cleaner gender statistics
13.8% of engine cleaners are women and 86.2% of engine cleaners are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Engine cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Engine cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,350
Female income
$38,583
Engine cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engine cleaner positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of engine cleaners are female.
Engine cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2011 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2012 | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| 2013 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
| 2015 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2016 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2017 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2018 | 87.94% | 12.06% |
| 2019 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2020 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2021 | 86.15% | 13.85% |
Engine cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared engine cleaners 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% |
| Engine Cleaner | 86% | 14% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Engine cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engine cleaners is White, which makes up 62.0% of all engine cleaners. Comparatively, 14.4% of engine cleaners are Black or African American and 13.1% of engine cleaners are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.0%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Engine cleaner race
| Engine cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Engine cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how engine cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engine cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.46% | 15.76% | 3.82% | 13.55% |
| 2011 | 62.48% | 17.00% | 3.55% | 14.26% |
| 2012 | 63.14% | 14.73% | 3.98% | 15.34% |
| 2013 | 65.30% | 14.97% | 3.23% | 13.73% |
| 2014 | 63.85% | 14.51% | 3.93% | 14.37% |
| 2015 | 64.22% | 14.83% | 3.94% | 13.59% |
| 2016 | 62.55% | 16.51% | 4.10% | 14.02% |
| 2017 | 63.43% | 14.48% | 4.42% | 14.39% |
| 2018 | 66.29% | 12.83% | 4.42% | 13.35% |
| 2019 | 66.64% | 13.78% | 4.03% | 12.57% |
| 2020 | 62.57% | 14.09% | 4.97% | 13.67% |
| 2021 | 61.96% | 14.39% | 4.74% | 13.14% |
Engine cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian engine cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american engine cleaners have the lowest average salary at $41,364.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,812 |
| White | $42,186 |
| Black or African American | $41,364 |
| Asian | $43,414 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,009 |
Average engine cleaner age
See how the average age of engine cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engine cleaner 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 |
Engine cleaner age breakdown
The average age of engine cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the engine cleaner population.
Engine cleaner age breakdown
| Engine Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Engine cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for engine cleaners is bachelor's degree, with 40% of engine cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Engine cleaners by degree level
| Engine cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Engine cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engine cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,315 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, engine cleaners earn a median annual income of $41,932 compared to $41,913 for engine cleaners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,932 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,913 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,315 |
Engine cleaner employment statistics
Most engine cleaners work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where engine cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engine cleaners work.
Engine cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Engine cleaner jobs by company type
Employees with the engine cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engine cleaners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engine cleaner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 68% |
Engine cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for engine cleaners are education, professional and manufacturing.
Engine cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
Engine cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Engine cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engine cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engine cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engine cleaner 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 engine cleaner tenure
The average engine cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 77 engine cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Engine cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Engine cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engine cleaners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Tower Operator | 1.94% | 37,427 |
| Materials Handling Equipment Operator | 3.85% | 72,569 |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Engine Cleaner | 4.59% | - |
| Freight Associate | 4.67% | 6,477 |
| Pill Packer | 6.68% | 16,035 |
| Automatic Stacker | 10.43% | 501 |
Similar engine cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Tower Operator | 1.94% | 37,427 |
| Materials Handling Equipment Operator | 3.85% | 72,569 |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Freight Associate | 4.67% | 6,477 |
| Pill Packer | 6.68% | 16,035 |
| Automatic Stacker | 10.43% | 501 |
Foreign languages spoken by engine cleaners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Engine cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |