Tire repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Tire repairer gender statistics
5.5% of tire repairers are women and 94.5% of tire repairers are men.
- Male, 94.5%
- Female, 5.5%
Tire repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 5.5% |
Tire repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,487
Female income
$35,918
Tire repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tire repairer positions over time. Currently, 5.5% of tire repairers are female.
Tire repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.63% | 8.37% |
| 2011 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2013 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2014 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2015 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2016 | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 2017 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 88.31% | 11.69% |
| 2019 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2020 | 90.77% | 9.23% |
| 2021 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
Tire repairer related jobs gender ratio
We compared tire repairers 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 Repairer | 95% | 5% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Tire repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tire repairers is White, which makes up 63.5% of all tire repairers. Comparatively, 20.5% of tire repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of tire repairers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Tire repairer race
| Tire repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Tire repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how tire repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tire repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.89% | 13.11% | 1.46% | 18.09% |
| 2011 | 65.77% | 11.75% | 1.11% | 18.41% |
| 2012 | 68.04% | 10.22% | 2.81% | 16.16% |
| 2013 | 64.38% | 10.89% | 1.50% | 20.60% |
| 2014 | 63.17% | 11.34% | 1.67% | 20.86% |
| 2015 | 61.97% | 12.76% | 2.71% | 20.31% |
| 2016 | 64.42% | 10.35% | 2.13% | 19.73% |
| 2017 | 65.27% | 9.54% | 2.79% | 19.30% |
| 2018 | 65.26% | 10.04% | 1.50% | 20.05% |
| 2019 | 67.72% | 10.91% | 2.39% | 17.22% |
| 2020 | 64.98% | 13.02% | 0.75% | 16.23% |
| 2021 | 63.46% | 9.03% | 2.11% | 20.53% |
Tire repairer wage gap by race
According to our data, white tire repairers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tire repairers have the lowest average salary at $37,165.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,935 |
| White | $40,800 |
| Black or African American | $37,165 |
| Asian | $40,425 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,225 |
Average tire repairer age
See how the average age of tire repairers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tire repairer 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 repairer age breakdown
The average age of tire repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the tire repairer population.
Tire repairer age breakdown
| Tire Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Tire repairer educational attainment
The most common degree for tire repairers is high school diploma, with 61% of tire repairers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 27% and diploma degree at 5%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Tire repairers by degree level
| Tire repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Tire repairer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tire repairers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,638 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, tire repairers earn a median annual income of $40,517 compared to $37,421 for tire repairers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,517 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,421 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,638 |
Tire repairer employment statistics
Most tire repairers work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where tire repairers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tire repairers work.
Tire repairer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Tire repairer jobs by company type
Employees with the tire repairer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tire repairers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tire repairer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 7% |
Tire repairer jobs by industry
The most common industries for tire repairers are automotive, manufacturing and retail.
Tire repairer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 28% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Tire repairer turnover and employment statistics
Tire repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tire repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tire repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tire repairer 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 repairer tenure
The average tire repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 tire repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tire repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Tire repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tire repairers 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 Brake Person | 1.31% | 32,489 |
| Tank Truck Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 72,851 |
| Automotive Technician | 2.20% | 142,840 |
| Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,350 |
| Tire Repairer | 3.58% | - |
| Body Worker | 3.73% | 23,561 |
| Electric Wheelchair Repairer | 5.18% | 3,889 |
Similar tire repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake Person | 1.31% | 32,489 |
| Tank Truck Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 72,851 |
| Automotive Technician | 2.20% | 142,840 |
| Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,350 |
| Body Worker | 3.73% | 23,561 |
| Electric Wheelchair Repairer | 5.18% | 3,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by tire repairers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
Tire repairer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
