Refinish technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Refinish technician demographics by:
Refinish technician gender statistics
5.3% of refinish technicians are women and 94.7% of refinish technicians are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Refinish technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Refinish technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,051
Female income
$42,725
Refinish technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in refinish technician positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of refinish technicians are female.
Refinish technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2011 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2012 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2013 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2015 | 97.40% | 2.60% |
| 2016 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 2017 | 97.09% | 2.91% |
| 2018 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2019 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
| 2020 | 97.50% | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
Refinish technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared refinish 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% |
| Refinish Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Refinish technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among refinish technicians is White, which makes up 66.5% of all refinish technicians. Comparatively, 19.4% of refinish technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of refinish technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Refinish technician race
| Refinish technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Refinish technician race and ethnicity over time
See how refinish technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Refinish technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.97% | 9.25% | 2.40% | 18.62% |
| 2011 | 69.61% | 9.38% | 2.75% | 16.37% |
| 2012 | 69.53% | 8.78% | 2.39% | 16.57% |
| 2013 | 68.14% | 9.77% | 2.01% | 17.67% |
| 2014 | 66.00% | 10.20% | 2.28% | 18.81% |
| 2015 | 71.61% | 8.16% | 2.46% | 15.13% |
| 2016 | 68.90% | 8.17% | 1.87% | 19.20% |
| 2017 | 69.12% | 8.69% | 1.97% | 17.70% |
| 2018 | 67.76% | 8.86% | 2.34% | 18.67% |
| 2019 | 71.13% | 8.48% | 1.96% | 15.94% |
| 2020 | 67.25% | 8.32% | 2.58% | 17.58% |
| 2021 | 66.46% | 7.58% | 1.76% | 19.42% |
Refinish technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white refinish technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino refinish technicians have the lowest average salary at $44,693.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,478 |
| White | $48,013 |
| Black or African American | $46,185 |
| Asian | $44,963 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,693 |
Average refinish technician age
See how the average age of refinish technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Refinish technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Refinish technician age breakdown
The average age of refinish technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the refinish technician population.
Refinish technician age breakdown
| Refinish Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Refinish technician educational attainment
The most common degree for refinish technicians is high school diploma, with 37% of refinish technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Refinish technicians by degree level
| Refinish technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Refinish technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,148 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,986 |
Refinish technician employment statistics
Most refinish technicians work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where refinish technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where refinish technicians work.
Refinish technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Refinish technician jobs by company type
Employees with the refinish technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most refinish technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Refinish technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 4% |
Refinish technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for refinish technicians are automotive, retail and manufacturing.
Refinish technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 22% |
| Retail | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
Refinish technician turnover and employment statistics
Refinish technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for refinish technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Refinish technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Refinish technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.20% |
| 2011 | 7.07% |
| 2012 | 6.66% |
| 2013 | 6.62% |
| 2014 | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 3.15% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.61% |
| 2019 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average refinish technician tenure
The average refinish technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 397 refinish technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Refinish technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Refinish technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of refinish 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 47,597 |
| Vehicle Mechanic | 1.79% | 37,592 |
| Automotive Service Technician | 2.20% | 177,784 |
| Helicopter Airframe Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,999 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Refinish Technician | 3.73% | - |
| Edge Trimmer Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,164 |
Similar refinish technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 47,597 |
| Vehicle Mechanic | 1.79% | 37,592 |
| Automotive Service Technician | 2.20% | 177,784 |
| Helicopter Airframe Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,999 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Edge Trimmer Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,164 |
Foreign languages spoken by refinish technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Refinish technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
