Oil changer demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil changer gender statistics
4.5% of oil changers are women and 95.5% of oil changers are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Oil changer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Oil changer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,289
Female income
$31,242
Oil changer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil changer positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of oil changers are female.
Oil changer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2011 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 92.08% | 7.92% |
| 2013 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2014 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2016 | 95.29% | 4.71% |
| 2017 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
| 2018 | 95.29% | 4.71% |
| 2019 | 96.38% | 3.62% |
| 2020 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2021 | 95.54% | 4.46% |
Oil changer related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil changers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Oil Changer | 96% | 4% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Oil changer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil changers is White, which makes up 59.0% of all oil changers. Comparatively, 17.4% of oil changers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of oil changers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Oil changer race
| Oil changer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Oil changer race and ethnicity over time
See how oil changer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil changer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.76% | 11.38% | 7.89% | 12.27% |
| 2011 | 64.10% | 12.57% | 6.65% | 12.59% |
| 2012 | 64.02% | 11.18% | 6.78% | 13.27% |
| 2013 | 64.09% | 12.36% | 7.60% | 11.76% |
| 2014 | 61.36% | 12.51% | 7.65% | 14.28% |
| 2015 | 61.47% | 11.43% | 8.13% | 15.31% |
| 2016 | 64.14% | 10.31% | 6.77% | 15.33% |
| 2017 | 65.03% | 11.17% | 7.48% | 12.44% |
| 2018 | 61.30% | 12.09% | 6.20% | 15.02% |
| 2019 | 62.45% | 12.46% | 5.96% | 14.68% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 11.14% | 8.66% | 13.98% |
| 2021 | 59.01% | 11.21% | 6.79% | 17.42% |
Oil changer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown oil changers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino oil changers have the lowest average salary at $31,354.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,715 |
| White | $33,365 |
| Black or African American | $31,845 |
| Asian | $33,424 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,354 |
Average oil changer age
See how the average age of oil changers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Oil changer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 30 | |
| White | 31 | 28 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
Oil changer age breakdown
The average age of oil changers is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the oil changer population.
Oil changer age breakdown
| Oil Changer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Oil changer educational attainment
The most common degree for oil changers is high school diploma, with 66% of oil changers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 12% and diploma degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 66%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Oil changers by degree level
| Oil changer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 66% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Oil changer employment statistics
Most oil changers work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where oil changers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil changers work.
Oil changer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Oil changer jobs by company type
Employees with the oil changer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most oil changers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Oil changer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 77% |
Oil changer jobs by industry
The most common industries for oil changers are automotive, retail and manufacturing.
Oil changer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 19% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Oil changer turnover and employment statistics
Oil changer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil changers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil changer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil changer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.93% |
| 2011 | 15.18% |
| 2012 | 14.53% |
| 2013 | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 10.47% |
| 2015 | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 7.57% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 7.43% |
Average oil changer tenure
The average oil changer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 262 oil changers resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil changer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Oil changer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil changers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 2.50% | 139,213 |
| Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Oil Changer | 5.79% | - |
| Traffic Control Specialist | 8.00% | 34,959 |
| Loading Inspector | 11.12% | 16,656 |
| Bus Attendant | 12.88% | 51,391 |
Similar oil changer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 2.50% | 139,213 |
| Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Traffic Control Specialist | 8.00% | 34,959 |
| Loading Inspector | 11.12% | 16,656 |
| Bus Attendant | 12.88% | 51,391 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil changers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Oil changer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
