Service line technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Service line technician demographics by:
Service line technician gender statistics
11.3% of service line technicians are women and 88.7% of service line technicians are men.
- Male, 88.7%
- Female, 11.3%
Service line technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.7% |
| Female | 11.3% |
Service line technician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,092
Female income
$32,932
Service line technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in service line technician positions over time. Currently, 11.3% of service line technicians are female.
Service line technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.73% | 19.27% |
| 2011 | 81.75% | 18.25% |
| 2012 | 89.22% | 10.78% |
| 2013 | 87.59% | 12.41% |
| 2014 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2015 | 86.47% | 13.53% |
| 2016 | 81.46% | 18.54% |
| 2017 | 85.24% | 14.76% |
| 2018 | 80.08% | 19.92% |
| 2019 | 84.21% | 15.79% |
| 2020 | 84.34% | 15.66% |
| 2021 | 88.71% | 11.29% |
Service line technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared service line 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% |
| Service Line Technician | 89% | 11% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Service line technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among service line technicians is White, which makes up 71.7% of all service line technicians. Comparatively, 17.7% of service line technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of service line technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 71.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Service line technician race
| Service line technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Service line technician race and ethnicity over time
See how service line technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Service line technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.63% | 4.25% | 1.16% | 15.84% |
| 2011 | 75.64% | 4.52% | 0.90% | 17.07% |
| 2012 | 74.93% | 5.52% | 1.03% | 16.75% |
| 2013 | 73.52% | 4.99% | 1.42% | 17.51% |
| 2014 | 74.83% | 4.52% | 1.22% | 17.47% |
| 2015 | 73.84% | 4.77% | 1.10% | 18.13% |
| 2016 | 74.66% | 3.92% | 1.50% | 17.66% |
| 2017 | 75.94% | 3.62% | 1.71% | 16.18% |
| 2018 | 72.74% | 4.78% | 1.64% | 18.61% |
| 2019 | 75.45% | 4.56% | 1.25% | 16.75% |
| 2020 | 73.12% | 4.42% | 0.87% | 16.98% |
| 2021 | 71.73% | 4.49% | 1.66% | 17.68% |
Service line technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian service line technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown service line technicians have the lowest average salary at $32,568.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,568 |
| White | $33,122 |
| Black or African American | $32,835 |
| Asian | $34,246 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,715 |
Average service line technician age
See how the average age of service line technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Service line technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 44 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Service line technician age breakdown
The average age of service line technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the service line technician population.
Service line technician age breakdown
| Service Line Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Service line technician educational attainment
The most common degree for service line technicians is bachelor's degree, with 37% of service line technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Service line technicians by degree level
| Service line technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Service line technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, service line technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,288 annually. With a Associate degree, service line technicians earn a median annual income of $33,633 compared to $33,307 for service line technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,307 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,288 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,633 |
Service line technician employment statistics
Most service line technicians work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where service line technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where service line technicians work.
Service line technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Service line technician jobs by company type
Employees with the service line technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most service line technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Service line technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 7% |
Service line technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for service line technicians are transportation, manufacturing and retail.
Service line technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 28% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Service line technician turnover and employment statistics
Service line technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for service line technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service line technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Service line technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.17% |
| 2012 | 4.03% |
| 2013 | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 2.80% |
Average service line technician tenure
The average service line technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,737 service line technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Service line technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Service line technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of service line 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Line Technician | 1.31% | - |
| Mechanic | 1.79% | 100,534 |
| Master Automotive Technician | 2.20% | 124,843 |
| Aircraft Engine Specialist | 2.41% | 4,787 |
| Tire Repairer | 3.57% | 7,450 |
| Body Technician/Painter | 3.73% | 15,055 |
| Marine Technician | 5.18% | 57,368 |
Similar service line technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanic | 1.79% | 100,534 |
| Master Automotive Technician | 2.20% | 124,843 |
| Aircraft Engine Specialist | 2.41% | 4,787 |
| Tire Repairer | 3.57% | 7,450 |
| Body Technician/Painter | 3.73% | 15,055 |
| Marine Technician | 5.18% | 57,368 |
Foreign languages spoken by service line technicians
The most common foreign language among service line technicians is Spanish at 59.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 8.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 59.5%
- Russian, 8.1%
- Portuguese, 5.4%
- French, 5.4%
- German, 4.1%
- Other, 17.5%
Service line technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.5% |
| Russian | 8.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.4% |
| French | 5.4% |
| German | 4.1% |
| Other | 17.5% |
