Heavy vehicle technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Heavy vehicle technician gender statistics
14.6% of heavy vehicle technicians are women and 85.4% of heavy vehicle technicians are men.
- Male, 85.4%
- Female, 14.6%
Heavy vehicle technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.4% |
| Female | 14.6% |
Heavy vehicle technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,805
Female income
$36,456
Heavy vehicle technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in heavy vehicle technician positions over time. Currently, 14.6% of heavy vehicle technicians are female.
Heavy vehicle technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
| 2011 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 87.17% | 12.83% |
| 2013 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2014 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2015 | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 2016 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2017 | 82.40% | 17.60% |
| 2018 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2019 | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 2020 | 87.33% | 12.67% |
| 2021 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
Heavy vehicle technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared heavy vehicle 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% |
| Heavy Vehicle Technician | 85% | 15% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Heavy vehicle technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among heavy vehicle technicians is White, which makes up 60.2% of all heavy vehicle technicians. Comparatively, 20.2% of heavy vehicle technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of heavy vehicle technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Heavy vehicle technician race
| Heavy vehicle technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Heavy vehicle technician race and ethnicity over time
See how heavy vehicle technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Heavy vehicle technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.23% | 10.42% | 4.37% | 15.51% |
| 2011 | 65.47% | 11.21% | 3.99% | 16.72% |
| 2012 | 65.36% | 10.63% | 4.43% | 16.99% |
| 2013 | 63.91% | 11.07% | 4.58% | 17.60% |
| 2014 | 65.53% | 10.59% | 4.16% | 17.16% |
| 2015 | 65.68% | 10.01% | 4.21% | 17.54% |
| 2016 | 65.67% | 10.01% | 4.03% | 17.67% |
| 2017 | 64.79% | 10.03% | 4.35% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 65.56% | 9.33% | 4.45% | 17.85% |
| 2019 | 65.36% | 9.58% | 4.50% | 17.85% |
| 2020 | 60.99% | 9.50% | 4.51% | 19.62% |
| 2021 | 60.25% | 9.56% | 4.97% | 20.19% |
Heavy vehicle technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian heavy vehicle technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american heavy vehicle technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,065.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,745 |
| White | $38,081 |
| Black or African American | $37,065 |
| Asian | $38,844 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,316 |
Average heavy vehicle technician age
See how the average age of heavy vehicle technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Heavy vehicle 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 |
Heavy vehicle technician age breakdown
The average age of heavy vehicle technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the heavy vehicle technician population.
Heavy vehicle technician age breakdown
| Heavy Vehicle Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Heavy vehicle technician educational attainment
The most common degree for heavy vehicle technicians is high school diploma, with 31% of heavy vehicle technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Heavy vehicle technicians by degree level
| Heavy vehicle technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Heavy vehicle technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, heavy vehicle technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,807 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, heavy vehicle technicians earn a median annual income of $39,587 compared to $38,094 for heavy vehicle technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,094 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,587 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,807 |
Heavy vehicle technician employment statistics
Most heavy vehicle technicians work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where heavy vehicle technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where heavy vehicle technicians work.
Heavy vehicle technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Heavy vehicle technician jobs by company type
Employees with the heavy vehicle technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most heavy vehicle technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Heavy vehicle technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 12% |
Heavy vehicle technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for heavy vehicle technicians are automotive, government and manufacturing.
Heavy vehicle technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 19% |
| Government | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Heavy vehicle technician turnover and employment statistics
Heavy vehicle technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for heavy vehicle technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Heavy vehicle technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Heavy vehicle 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 heavy vehicle technician tenure
The average heavy vehicle technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 936 heavy vehicle technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Heavy vehicle technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Heavy vehicle technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of heavy vehicle 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 |
|---|---|---|
| In Shop Service Technician | 1.31% | 166,887 |
| Motor Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,925 |
| Heavy Vehicle Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Propeller Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,688 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Vehicle Body Sander | 3.73% | 5,796 |
| Marine Technician | 5.18% | 57,368 |
Similar heavy vehicle technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| In Shop Service Technician | 1.31% | 166,887 |
| Motor Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,925 |
| Propeller Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,688 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Vehicle Body Sander | 3.73% | 5,796 |
| Marine Technician | 5.18% | 57,368 |
Foreign languages spoken by heavy vehicle technicians
The most common foreign language among heavy vehicle technicians is Spanish at 65.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 65.2%
- German, 8.7%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Bosnian, 4.3%
- Albanian, 4.3%
- Other, 13.2%
Heavy vehicle technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.2% |
| German | 8.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Bosnian | 4.3% |
| Albanian | 4.3% |
| Other | 13.2% |
