Motor vehicle examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Motor vehicle examiner gender statistics
57.6% of motor vehicle examiners are women and 42.4% of motor vehicle examiners are men.
- Female, 57.6%
- Male, 42.4%
Motor vehicle examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% |
| Male | 42.4% |
Motor vehicle examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,178
Female income
$40,782
Motor vehicle examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in motor vehicle examiner positions over time. Currently, 57.6% of motor vehicle examiners are female.
Motor vehicle examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.43% | 66.57% |
| 2011 | 37.03% | 62.97% |
| 2012 | 38.18% | 61.82% |
| 2013 | 36.18% | 63.82% |
| 2014 | 43.71% | 56.29% |
| 2015 | 42.32% | 57.68% |
| 2016 | 37.81% | 62.19% |
| 2017 | 46.65% | 53.35% |
| 2018 | 41.26% | 58.74% |
| 2019 | 38.14% | 61.86% |
| 2020 | 34.46% | 65.54% |
| 2021 | 42.42% | 57.58% |
Motor vehicle examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared motor vehicle examiners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Motor Vehicle Examiner | 42% | 58% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Motor vehicle examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among motor vehicle examiners is White, which makes up 60.4% of all motor vehicle examiners. Comparatively, 20.2% of motor vehicle examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of motor vehicle examiners are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Motor vehicle examiner race
| Motor vehicle examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Motor vehicle examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how motor vehicle examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Motor vehicle examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.79% | 9.71% | 2.80% | 15.96% |
| 2011 | 69.60% | 9.97% | 3.51% | 14.29% |
| 2012 | 67.21% | 9.17% | 3.61% | 16.41% |
| 2013 | 68.34% | 10.76% | 3.08% | 15.24% |
| 2014 | 67.75% | 10.98% | 2.76% | 15.56% |
| 2015 | 65.77% | 10.30% | 2.78% | 17.26% |
| 2016 | 63.48% | 10.82% | 2.73% | 19.35% |
| 2017 | 64.69% | 10.69% | 3.87% | 17.07% |
| 2018 | 65.09% | 12.69% | 3.30% | 15.62% |
| 2019 | 65.33% | 8.22% | 4.16% | 19.65% |
| 2020 | 65.46% | 10.24% | 2.59% | 16.91% |
| 2021 | 60.40% | 10.07% | 4.10% | 20.15% |
Motor vehicle examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown motor vehicle examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino motor vehicle examiners have the lowest average salary at $44,752.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,942 |
| White | $45,010 |
| Black or African American | $45,400 |
| Asian | $44,795 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,752 |
Average motor vehicle examiner age
See how the average age of motor vehicle examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Motor vehicle examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 51 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 51.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Motor vehicle examiner age breakdown
The average age of motor vehicle examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the motor vehicle examiner population.
Motor vehicle examiner age breakdown
| Motor Vehicle Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Motor vehicle examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for motor vehicle examiners is bachelor's degree, with 33% of motor vehicle examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Motor vehicle examiners by degree level
| Motor vehicle examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Motor vehicle examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, motor vehicle examiners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,704 annually. With a Associate degree, motor vehicle examiners earn a median annual income of $41,774 compared to $41,177 for motor vehicle examiners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,177 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,704 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,774 |
Motor vehicle examiner employment statistics
Company size where motor vehicle examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where motor vehicle examiners work.
Motor vehicle examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Motor vehicle examiner turnover and employment statistics
Motor vehicle examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for motor vehicle examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Motor vehicle examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Motor vehicle examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 4.71% |
| 2012 | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 2.62% |
| 2015 | 2.30% |
| 2016 | 2.23% |
| 2017 | 2.01% |
| 2018 | 2.16% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 1.34% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average motor vehicle examiner tenure
The average motor vehicle examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 motor vehicle examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Motor vehicle examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Motor vehicle examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of motor vehicle examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welfare Eligibility Interviewer | 6.73% | 1,877 |
| Claim Processing Specialist | 7.19% | 55,392 |
| Index Clerk | 8.60% | 66,339 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Motor Vehicle Examiner | 10.21% | - |
| Periodicals Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,044 |
| Personnel Assistant | 15.31% | 6,684 |
Similar motor vehicle examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welfare Eligibility Interviewer | 6.73% | 1,877 |
| Claim Processing Specialist | 7.19% | 55,392 |
| Index Clerk | 8.60% | 66,339 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Periodicals Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,044 |
| Personnel Assistant | 15.31% | 6,684 |
Foreign languages spoken by motor vehicle examiners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Motor vehicle examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |