Parts advisor demographics and statistics in the US
Parts advisor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates parts advisor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our parts advisor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about parts advisors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 174,993 parts advisors currently employed in the United States.
- 16.2% of all parts advisors are women, while 83.8% are men.
- The average parts advisor age is 45 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of parts advisors is White (69.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.4%), Black or African American (4.4%) and Unknown (4.2%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 4% of all parts advisors are LGBT.
- Parts advisors are 87% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Parts advisor demographics by:
Parts advisor gender statistics
16.2% of parts advisors are women and 83.8% of parts advisors are men.
- Male, 83.8%
- Female, 16.2%
Parts advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.8% |
| Female | 16.2% |
Parts advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,797
Female income
$35,830
Parts advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in parts advisor positions over time. Currently, 16.2% of parts advisors are female.
Parts advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.74% | 18.26% |
| 2011 | 80.54% | 19.46% |
| 2012 | 80.06% | 19.94% |
| 2013 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2014 | 81.29% | 18.71% |
| 2015 | 80.32% | 19.68% |
| 2016 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2017 | 80.57% | 19.43% |
| 2018 | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| 2019 | 80.66% | 19.34% |
| 2020 | 78.75% | 21.25% |
| 2021 | 83.80% | 16.20% |
Parts advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared parts advisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Parts Advisor | 84% | 16% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Parts advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among parts advisors is White, which makes up 69.8% of all parts advisors. Comparatively, 19.4% of parts advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of parts advisors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Parts advisor race
| Parts advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Parts advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how parts advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Parts advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.52% | 4.85% | 1.90% | 16.80% |
| 2011 | 75.08% | 3.20% | 2.30% | 16.84% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 5.45% | 1.86% | 17.21% |
| 2013 | 73.00% | 5.88% | 1.91% | 16.72% |
| 2014 | 74.23% | 4.37% | 2.55% | 16.83% |
| 2015 | 71.26% | 5.37% | 1.86% | 19.92% |
| 2016 | 74.83% | 4.52% | 1.55% | 16.74% |
| 2017 | 74.67% | 3.62% | 1.43% | 17.35% |
| 2018 | 72.43% | 5.31% | 1.64% | 17.99% |
| 2019 | 73.01% | 4.33% | 1.65% | 18.92% |
| 2020 | 70.72% | 5.57% | 1.62% | 17.75% |
| 2021 | 69.82% | 4.43% | 1.74% | 19.39% |
Parts advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian parts advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american parts advisors have the lowest average salary at $36,608.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,816 |
| White | $37,935 |
| Black or African American | $36,608 |
| Asian | $39,166 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,504 |
Average parts advisor age
See how the average age of parts advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Parts advisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 49 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 38 |
Parts advisor age breakdown
The average age of parts advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the parts advisor population.
Parts advisor age breakdown
| Parts Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Parts advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for parts advisors is high school diploma, with 39% of parts advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Parts advisors by degree level
| Parts advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Parts advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, parts advisors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,648 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, parts advisors earn a median annual income of $38,874 compared to $37,563 for parts advisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,648 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,563 |
Parts advisor employment statistics
Most parts advisors work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where parts advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where parts advisors work.
Parts advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Parts advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the parts advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most parts advisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Parts advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 87% |
| Government | 1% |
Parts advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for parts advisors are automotive, retail and manufacturing.
Parts advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 38% |
| Retail | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Parts advisor turnover and employment statistics
Parts advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for parts advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Parts advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Parts advisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 6.66% |
| 2013 | 2.59% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 3.22% |
| 2017 | 2.62% |
| 2018 | 3.40% |
| 2019 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 4.24% |
Average parts advisor tenure
The average parts advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,294 parts advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Parts advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Parts advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of parts advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Television Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 68,667 |
| Parts Advisor | 3.76% | - |
| Store Clerk Checker | 5.05% | 86,130 |
| Department Store Sales Person | 7.10% | 228,931 |
Similar parts advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Television Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 68,667 |
| Store Clerk Checker | 5.05% | 86,130 |
| Department Store Sales Person | 7.10% | 228,931 |
Foreign languages spoken by parts advisors
- Spanish, 97.0%
- French, 3.0%
Parts advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 97.0% |
| French | 3.0% |
