Quick service technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Quick service technician gender statistics
10.9% of quick service technicians are women and 89.1% of quick service technicians are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Quick service technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Quick service technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,529
Female income
$33,537
Quick service technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in quick service technician positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of quick service technicians are female.
Quick service technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.25% | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2012 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2013 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2015 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2016 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2017 | 86.78% | 13.22% |
| 2018 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2019 | 87.54% | 12.46% |
| 2020 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2021 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
Quick service technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared quick service 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% |
| Quick Service Technician | 89% | 11% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Quick service technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among quick service technicians is White, which makes up 60.8% of all quick service technicians. Comparatively, 19.4% of quick service technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of quick service technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Quick service technician race
| Quick service technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Quick service technician race and ethnicity over time
See how quick service technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Quick service technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.76% | 10.62% | 4.42% | 14.71% |
| 2011 | 65.99% | 11.42% | 4.03% | 15.92% |
| 2012 | 65.89% | 10.83% | 4.48% | 16.20% |
| 2013 | 64.44% | 11.28% | 4.63% | 16.81% |
| 2014 | 66.06% | 10.80% | 4.21% | 16.36% |
| 2015 | 66.21% | 10.21% | 4.26% | 16.74% |
| 2016 | 66.19% | 10.21% | 4.08% | 16.87% |
| 2017 | 65.31% | 10.23% | 4.40% | 17.35% |
| 2018 | 66.08% | 9.54% | 4.50% | 17.06% |
| 2019 | 65.89% | 9.79% | 4.55% | 17.05% |
| 2020 | 61.52% | 9.70% | 4.56% | 18.82% |
| 2021 | 60.77% | 9.77% | 5.01% | 19.40% |
Quick service technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian quick service technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american quick service technicians have the lowest average salary at $34,431.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,440 |
| White | $35,941 |
| Black or African American | $34,431 |
| Asian | $37,093 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,802 |
Average quick service technician age
See how the average age of quick service technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Quick service 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 |
Quick service technician age breakdown
The average age of quick service technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the quick service technician population.
Quick service technician age breakdown
| Quick Service Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Quick service technician educational attainment
The most common degree for quick service technicians is high school diploma, with 38% of quick service technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 29%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Quick service technicians by degree level
| Quick service technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Quick service technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, quick service technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,114 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, quick service technicians earn a median annual income of $38,225 compared to $35,961 for quick service technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,961 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,225 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,114 |
Quick service technician employment statistics
Company size where quick service technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where quick service technicians work.
Quick service technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Quick service technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for quick service technicians are automotive, retail and hospitality.
Quick service technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 36% |
| Retail | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Quick service technician turnover and employment statistics
Quick service technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for quick service technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Quick service technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Quick service 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 quick service technician tenure
The average quick service technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 622 quick service technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Quick service technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Quick service technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of quick service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Equipment Overhauler | 1.31% | 41,848 |
| Shop Technician | 1.79% | 150,349 |
| Quick Service Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Preflight Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,686 |
| Bike Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,096 |
| Truck Body Repairer | 3.73% | 42,715 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic | 5.18% | 48,296 |
Similar quick service technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Equipment Overhauler | 1.31% | 41,848 |
| Shop Technician | 1.79% | 150,349 |
| Preflight Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,686 |
| Bike Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,096 |
| Truck Body Repairer | 3.73% | 42,715 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic | 5.18% | 48,296 |
Foreign languages spoken by quick service technicians
The most common foreign language among quick service technicians is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Polish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Polish, 14.3%
Quick service technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Polish | 14.3% |
