Smog technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Smog technician gender statistics
4.3% of smog technicians are women and 95.7% of smog technicians are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Smog technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Smog technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,882
Female income
$41,115
Smog technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in smog technician positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of smog technicians are female.
Smog technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| 2011 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2012 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
| 2014 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2015 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2016 | 96.07% | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 96.28% | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2020 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2021 | 95.73% | 4.27% |
Smog technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared smog technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Smog Technician | 96% | 4% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Smog technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among smog technicians is White, which makes up 56.1% of all smog technicians. Comparatively, 17.5% of smog technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of smog technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Smog technician race
| Smog technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Smog technician race and ethnicity over time
See how smog technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Smog technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.87% | 5.04% | 10.48% | 13.50% |
| 2011 | 63.95% | 6.82% | 11.90% | 12.77% |
| 2012 | 65.68% | 5.89% | 11.86% | 12.32% |
| 2013 | 63.54% | 6.62% | 11.94% | 13.66% |
| 2014 | 63.71% | 6.48% | 12.21% | 13.38% |
| 2015 | 62.34% | 6.29% | 11.81% | 15.04% |
| 2016 | 62.87% | 6.89% | 11.88% | 14.28% |
| 2017 | 60.64% | 5.54% | 12.45% | 16.52% |
| 2018 | 61.40% | 5.23% | 13.43% | 15.25% |
| 2019 | 62.80% | 4.93% | 12.01% | 15.44% |
| 2020 | 58.53% | 7.10% | 12.51% | 14.67% |
| 2021 | 56.08% | 6.81% | 12.32% | 17.49% |
Smog technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown smog technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian smog technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,377.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,831 |
| White | $42,828 |
| Black or African American | $42,441 |
| Asian | $42,377 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,951 |
Average smog technician age
See how the average age of smog technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Smog technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Smog technician age breakdown
The average age of smog technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the smog technician population.
Smog technician age breakdown
| Smog Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Smog technician educational attainment
The most common degree for smog technicians is associate degree, with 32% of smog technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Smog technicians by degree level
| Smog technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Smog technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, smog technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,637 annually. With a Associate degree, smog technicians earn a median annual income of $41,682 compared to $40,157 for smog technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,637 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,720 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,157 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,682 |
Smog technician employment statistics
Most smog technicians work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where smog technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where smog technicians work.
Smog technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Smog technician jobs by company type
Employees with the smog technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most smog technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Smog technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 6% |
Smog technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for smog technicians are automotive, retail and hospitality.
Smog technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 18% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Smog technician turnover and employment statistics
Smog technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for smog technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Smog technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Smog technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average smog technician tenure
The average smog technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 321 smog technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Smog technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Smog technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of smog 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology Research Assistant | 5.71% | 46,210 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Smog Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Analytical Technician | 9.49% | 48,581 |
Similar smog technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology Research Assistant | 5.71% | 46,210 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Analytical Technician | 9.49% | 48,581 |
Foreign languages spoken by smog technicians
The most common foreign language among smog technicians is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Vietnamese, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Korean, 7.1%
Smog technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Vietnamese | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Korean | 7.1% |