Fuel technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Fuel technician gender statistics
7.8% of fuel technicians are women and 92.2% of fuel technicians are men.
- Male, 92.2%
- Female, 7.8%
Fuel technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.2% |
| Female | 7.8% |
Fuel technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,985
Female income
$38,233
Fuel technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fuel technician positions over time. Currently, 7.8% of fuel technicians are female.
Fuel technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2011 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 93.23% | 6.77% |
| 2013 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2014 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2015 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2016 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2017 | 90.46% | 9.54% |
| 2018 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2019 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2020 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2021 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
Fuel technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared fuel 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% |
| Fuel Technician | 92% | 8% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Fuel technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fuel technicians is White, which makes up 57.6% of all fuel technicians. Comparatively, 22.4% of fuel technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of fuel technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 57.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.4%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Fuel technician race
| Fuel technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Fuel technician race and ethnicity over time
See how fuel technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fuel technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.63% | 10.69% | 4.44% | 17.76% |
| 2011 | 62.86% | 11.48% | 4.05% | 18.97% |
| 2012 | 62.76% | 10.89% | 4.49% | 19.25% |
| 2013 | 61.31% | 11.34% | 4.65% | 19.86% |
| 2014 | 62.93% | 10.86% | 4.23% | 19.41% |
| 2015 | 63.08% | 10.28% | 4.27% | 19.79% |
| 2016 | 63.07% | 10.27% | 4.09% | 19.92% |
| 2017 | 62.19% | 10.30% | 4.42% | 20.40% |
| 2018 | 62.95% | 9.60% | 4.51% | 20.11% |
| 2019 | 62.76% | 9.85% | 4.57% | 20.10% |
| 2020 | 58.39% | 9.77% | 4.58% | 21.87% |
| 2021 | 57.65% | 9.83% | 5.03% | 22.44% |
Fuel technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fuel technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fuel technicians have the lowest average salary at $39,022.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,907 |
| White | $40,344 |
| Black or African American | $39,022 |
| Asian | $41,344 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,348 |
Average fuel technician age
See how the average age of fuel technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fuel technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 31 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Fuel technician age breakdown
The average age of fuel technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the fuel technician population.
Fuel technician age breakdown
| Fuel Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Fuel technician educational attainment
The most common degree for fuel technicians is high school diploma, with 41% of fuel technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Fuel technicians by degree level
| Fuel technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Fuel technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fuel technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,936 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fuel technicians earn a median annual income of $42,321 compared to $40,362 for fuel technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,362 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,321 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,936 |
Fuel technician employment statistics
Most fuel technicians work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where fuel technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fuel technicians work.
Fuel technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Fuel technician jobs by company type
Employees with the fuel technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fuel technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fuel technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 8% |
Fuel technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for fuel technicians are transportation, energy and manufacturing.
Fuel technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 14% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Fuel technician turnover and employment statistics
Fuel technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fuel technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fuel technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fuel technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 6.97% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 4.56% |
Average fuel technician tenure
The average fuel technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,671 fuel technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Fuel technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Fuel technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fuel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Equipment Installer | 1.31% | 31,126 |
| Boat Engines Installer | 1.79% | 15,464 |
| Fuel Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Aviation Support Equipment Repairer | 2.41% | 77,208 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Collision Mechanic | 3.73% | 34,574 |
| All Terrain Vehicle Technician | 5.18% | 8,068 |
Similar fuel technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Equipment Installer | 1.31% | 31,126 |
| Boat Engines Installer | 1.79% | 15,464 |
| Aviation Support Equipment Repairer | 2.41% | 77,208 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Collision Mechanic | 3.73% | 34,574 |
| All Terrain Vehicle Technician | 5.18% | 8,068 |
Foreign languages spoken by fuel technicians
The most common foreign language among fuel technicians is Spanish at 56.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 56.7%
- French, 10.0%
- Japanese, 6.7%
- Carrier, 6.7%
- Korean, 6.7%
- Other, 13.2%
Fuel technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.7% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 6.7% |
| Carrier | 6.7% |
| Korean | 6.7% |
| Other | 13.2% |
