Smog check technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Smog check technician gender statistics
20.3% of smog check technicians are women and 79.7% of smog check technicians are men.
- Male, 79.7%
- Female, 20.3%
Smog check technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.7% |
| Female | 20.3% |
Smog check technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,279
Female income
$41,051
Smog check technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in smog check technician positions over time. Currently, 20.3% of smog check technicians are female.
Smog check technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.88% | 13.12% |
| 2011 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2012 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2013 | 87.26% | 12.74% |
| 2014 | 80.79% | 19.21% |
| 2015 | 83.34% | 16.66% |
| 2016 | 86.30% | 13.70% |
| 2017 | 75.88% | 24.12% |
| 2018 | 81.93% | 18.07% |
| 2019 | 77.10% | 22.90% |
| 2020 | 82.24% | 17.76% |
| 2021 | 79.73% | 20.27% |
Smog check technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared smog check 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% |
| Smog Check Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Smog check technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among smog check technicians is White, which makes up 57.5% of all smog check technicians. Comparatively, 24.3% of smog check technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of smog check technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.3%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Smog check technician race
| Smog check technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Smog check technician race and ethnicity over time
See how smog check technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Smog check technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.48% | 8.76% | 4.61% | 19.62% |
| 2011 | 62.71% | 9.55% | 4.22% | 20.83% |
| 2012 | 62.61% | 8.97% | 4.67% | 21.10% |
| 2013 | 61.15% | 9.41% | 4.82% | 21.71% |
| 2014 | 62.78% | 8.93% | 4.40% | 21.27% |
| 2015 | 62.93% | 8.35% | 4.45% | 21.65% |
| 2016 | 62.91% | 8.35% | 4.27% | 21.78% |
| 2017 | 62.03% | 8.37% | 4.59% | 22.26% |
| 2018 | 62.80% | 7.67% | 4.69% | 21.96% |
| 2019 | 62.61% | 7.92% | 4.74% | 21.96% |
| 2020 | 58.24% | 7.84% | 4.75% | 23.73% |
| 2021 | 57.49% | 7.90% | 5.20% | 24.30% |
Smog check technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian smog check technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american smog check technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,053.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,179 |
| White | $43,738 |
| Black or African American | $42,053 |
| Asian | $45,019 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,467 |
Average smog check technician age
See how the average age of smog check technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Smog check 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 |
Smog check technician age breakdown
The average age of smog check technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the smog check technician population.
Smog check technician age breakdown
| Smog Check Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Smog check technician educational attainment
The most common degree for smog check technicians is associate degree, with 38% of smog check technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 35% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- Associate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Smog check technicians by degree level
| Smog check technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Smog check technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, smog check technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,365 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, smog check technicians earn a median annual income of $46,276 compared to $43,760 for smog check technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,760 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,276 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,365 |
Smog check technician employment statistics
Company size where smog check technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where smog check technicians work.
Smog check technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 31% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Smog check technician turnover and employment statistics
Smog check technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for smog check technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Smog check technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Smog check 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 smog check technician tenure
The average smog check technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 smog check technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Smog check technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Smog check technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of smog check 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Technician | 1.31% | 92,754 |
| Transportation Mechanic | 1.79% | 42,100 |
| Smog Check Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Aircraft Armament Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,531 |
| Recreational Vehicle Technician | 3.57% | 38,832 |
| Custom Car Builder | 3.73% | 90,734 |
| Boat Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,047 |
Similar smog check technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Technician | 1.31% | 92,754 |
| Transportation Mechanic | 1.79% | 42,100 |
| Aircraft Armament Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,531 |
| Recreational Vehicle Technician | 3.57% | 38,832 |
| Custom Car Builder | 3.73% | 90,734 |
| Boat Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,047 |
Foreign languages spoken by smog check technicians
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
Smog check technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |