Transmission technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Transmission technician gender statistics
6.3% of transmission technicians are women and 93.7% of transmission technicians are men.
- Male, 93.7%
- Female, 6.3%
Transmission technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.7% |
| Female | 6.3% |
Transmission technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,891
Female income
$39,969
Transmission technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transmission technician positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of transmission technicians are female.
Transmission technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2011 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2012 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2013 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2014 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2015 | 94.96% | 5.04% |
| 2016 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2017 | 92.22% | 7.78% |
| 2018 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2020 | 94.58% | 5.42% |
| 2021 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
Transmission technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared transmission 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% |
| Transmission Technician | 94% | 6% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Transmission technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transmission technicians is White, which makes up 61.7% of all transmission technicians. Comparatively, 18.9% of transmission technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of transmission technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Transmission technician race
| Transmission technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Transmission technician race and ethnicity over time
See how transmission technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transmission technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.70% | 10.31% | 4.35% | 14.18% |
| 2011 | 66.94% | 11.10% | 3.96% | 15.40% |
| 2012 | 66.83% | 10.51% | 4.40% | 15.67% |
| 2013 | 65.38% | 10.96% | 4.56% | 16.28% |
| 2014 | 67.00% | 10.48% | 4.14% | 15.84% |
| 2015 | 67.15% | 9.89% | 4.18% | 16.22% |
| 2016 | 67.14% | 9.89% | 4.00% | 16.34% |
| 2017 | 66.26% | 9.91% | 4.33% | 16.82% |
| 2018 | 67.03% | 9.22% | 4.42% | 16.53% |
| 2019 | 66.83% | 9.47% | 4.48% | 16.52% |
| 2020 | 62.46% | 9.39% | 4.49% | 18.29% |
| 2021 | 61.72% | 9.45% | 4.94% | 18.87% |
Transmission technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transmission technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transmission technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,835.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,805 |
| White | $42,285 |
| Black or African American | $40,835 |
| Asian | $43,384 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,192 |
Average transmission technician age
See how the average age of transmission technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transmission 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 |
Transmission technician age breakdown
The average age of transmission technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the transmission technician population.
Transmission technician age breakdown
| Transmission Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Transmission technician educational attainment
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Transmission technicians by degree level
| Transmission technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Transmission technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transmission technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,237 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, transmission technicians earn a median annual income of $44,458 compared to $42,304 for transmission technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,304 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,458 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,237 |
Transmission technician employment statistics
Most transmission technicians work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where transmission technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transmission technicians work.
Transmission technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Transmission technician jobs by company type
Employees with the transmission technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transmission technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Transmission technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 2% |
Transmission technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for transmission technicians are automotive, manufacturing and retail.
Transmission technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Transmission technician turnover and employment statistics
Transmission technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transmission technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transmission technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transmission 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 transmission technician tenure
The average transmission technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 832 transmission technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Transmission technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Transmission technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transmission 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hoist Mechanic | 1.31% | 34,037 |
| Mechanic Driver | 1.79% | 116,538 |
| Transmission Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Aviation Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,647 |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Truck Body Builder | 3.73% | 41,596 |
| Electric Wheelchair Repairer | 5.18% | 3,889 |
Similar transmission technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hoist Mechanic | 1.31% | 34,037 |
| Mechanic Driver | 1.79% | 116,538 |
| Aviation Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,647 |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Truck Body Builder | 3.73% | 41,596 |
| Electric Wheelchair Repairer | 5.18% | 3,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by transmission technicians
The most common foreign language among transmission technicians is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Filipino at 11.1% and Ilocano is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Filipino, 11.1%
- Ilocano, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- Tagalog, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Transmission technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Filipino | 11.1% |
| Ilocano | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| Tagalog | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |
