Tire mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Tire mechanic gender statistics
3.9% of tire mechanics are women and 96.1% of tire mechanics are men.
- Male, 96.1%
- Female, 3.9%
Tire mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.1% |
| Female | 3.9% |
Tire mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,555
Female income
$41,810
Tire mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tire mechanic positions over time. Currently, 3.9% of tire mechanics are female.
Tire mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2012 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2013 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2016 | 95.28% | 4.72% |
| 2017 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2018 | 91.57% | 8.43% |
| 2019 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2020 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2021 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
Tire mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared tire mechanics 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% |
| Tire Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Tire mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tire mechanics is White, which makes up 63.5% of all tire mechanics. Comparatively, 19.1% of tire mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of tire mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Tire mechanic race
| Tire mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Tire mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how tire mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tire mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.95% | 13.27% | 2.09% | 16.69% |
| 2011 | 65.83% | 11.91% | 1.74% | 17.01% |
| 2012 | 68.10% | 10.38% | 3.43% | 14.76% |
| 2013 | 64.44% | 11.05% | 2.12% | 19.20% |
| 2014 | 63.22% | 11.51% | 2.29% | 19.46% |
| 2015 | 62.03% | 12.93% | 3.34% | 18.91% |
| 2016 | 64.48% | 10.52% | 2.76% | 18.33% |
| 2017 | 65.32% | 9.70% | 3.42% | 17.90% |
| 2018 | 65.32% | 10.20% | 2.12% | 18.65% |
| 2019 | 67.78% | 11.08% | 3.02% | 15.82% |
| 2020 | 65.04% | 13.18% | 1.38% | 14.83% |
| 2021 | 63.52% | 9.19% | 2.74% | 19.13% |
Tire mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white tire mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tire mechanics have the lowest average salary at $43,461.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,818 |
| White | $48,315 |
| Black or African American | $43,461 |
| Asian | $47,812 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,543 |
Average tire mechanic age
See how the average age of tire mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tire mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | |
| White | 34 | |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Tire mechanic age breakdown
The average age of tire mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the tire mechanic population.
Tire mechanic age breakdown
| Tire Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Tire mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for tire mechanics is high school diploma, with 50% of tire mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Tire mechanics by degree level
| Tire mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Tire mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tire mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $54,866 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, tire mechanics earn a median annual income of $47,935 compared to $43,801 for tire mechanics with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,935 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,801 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,866 |
Tire mechanic employment statistics
Most tire mechanics work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where tire mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tire mechanics work.
Tire mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Tire mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the tire mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tire mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tire mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 4% |
Tire mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for tire mechanics are automotive, retail and manufacturing.
Tire mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Tire mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Tire mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tire mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tire mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tire mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.00% |
| 2011 | 12.53% |
| 2012 | 10.41% |
| 2013 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 7.99% |
| 2015 | 9.44% |
| 2016 | 5.84% |
| 2017 | 5.89% |
| 2018 | 5.05% |
| 2019 | 4.93% |
| 2020 | 6.22% |
| 2021 | 5.88% |
Average tire mechanic tenure
The average tire mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 568 tire mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Tire mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Tire mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tire mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Compressor Mechanic | 1.31% | 34,906 |
| Tractor Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 36,178 |
| Racing Mechanic | 2.20% | 52,208 |
| Aircraft Refueler | 2.41% | 3,254 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.58% | - |
| Antique Automobiles Repairer | 3.73% | 3,552 |
| Motorcycle Service Technician | 5.18% | 80,052 |
Similar tire mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Compressor Mechanic | 1.31% | 34,906 |
| Tractor Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 36,178 |
| Racing Mechanic | 2.20% | 52,208 |
| Aircraft Refueler | 2.41% | 3,254 |
| Antique Automobiles Repairer | 3.73% | 3,552 |
| Motorcycle Service Technician | 5.18% | 80,052 |
Foreign languages spoken by tire mechanics
The most common foreign language among tire mechanics is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 16.7% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Swedish, 16.7%
- Carrier, 16.7%
Tire mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Swedish | 16.7% |
| Carrier | 16.7% |
