Trim technician demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Trim technician demographics by:
Trim technician gender statistics
21.3% of trim technicians are women and 78.7% of trim technicians are men.
- Male, 78.7%
- Female, 21.3%
Trim technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.7% |
| Female | 21.3% |
Trim technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,821
Female income
$32,844
Trim technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trim technician positions over time. Currently, 21.3% of trim technicians are female.
Trim technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.17% | 21.83% |
| 2011 | 82.02% | 17.98% |
| 2012 | 81.96% | 18.04% |
| 2013 | 80.94% | 19.06% |
| 2014 | 81.52% | 18.48% |
| 2015 | 81.19% | 18.81% |
| 2016 | 80.03% | 19.97% |
| 2017 | 81.50% | 18.50% |
| 2018 | 79.36% | 20.64% |
| 2019 | 78.93% | 21.07% |
| 2020 | 79.46% | 20.54% |
| 2021 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
Trim technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared trim technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tree climber and chemical mixer/loader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mall Plant Caretaker | 32% | 68% |
| Trim Technician | 79% | 21% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Trim technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trim technicians is White, which makes up 63.9% of all trim technicians. Comparatively, 19.6% of trim technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of trim technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Trim technician race
| Trim technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Trim technician race and ethnicity over time
See how trim technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trim technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.18% | 10.26% | 1.56% | 17.86% |
| 2011 | 66.62% | 11.32% | 1.56% | 17.06% |
| 2012 | 67.87% | 11.25% | 1.59% | 15.80% |
| 2013 | 67.75% | 10.50% | 1.48% | 16.93% |
| 2014 | 68.47% | 10.40% | 1.48% | 16.03% |
| 2015 | 68.81% | 10.48% | 1.90% | 15.59% |
| 2016 | 68.84% | 10.42% | 1.60% | 15.57% |
| 2017 | 70.22% | 9.77% | 1.53% | 14.90% |
| 2018 | 68.75% | 9.94% | 1.61% | 16.34% |
| 2019 | 69.72% | 9.49% | 1.75% | 15.27% |
| 2020 | 67.41% | 10.59% | 1.92% | 14.74% |
| 2021 | 63.92% | 9.24% | 1.65% | 19.64% |
Trim technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white trim technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american trim technicians have the lowest average salary at $33,096.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,606 |
| White | $34,408 |
| Black or African American | $33,096 |
| Asian | $33,946 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,062 |
Average trim technician age
See how the average age of trim technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Trim technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 33 |
| Asian | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 39 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Trim technician age breakdown
The average age of trim technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the trim technician population.
Trim technician age breakdown
| Trim Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Trim technician educational attainment
The most common degree for trim technicians is high school diploma, with 30% of trim technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 17%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Trim technicians by degree level
| Trim technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
Trim technician jobs you might like
Trim technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, trim technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,555 annually. With a Associate degree, trim technicians earn a median annual income of $34,399 compared to $33,654 for trim technicians with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,654 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,936 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,555 |
| No Education | $32,208 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,399 |
Trim technician employment statistics
Company size where trim technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trim technicians work.
Trim technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Trim technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for trim technicians are automotive, professional and manufacturing.
Trim technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 19% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Trim technician turnover and employment statistics
Trim technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trim technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trim technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trim technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 7.84% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.73% |
Average trim technician tenure
The average trim technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 191 trim technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Trim technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Trim technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trim 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Trim Technician | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Trimmer Helper | 3.47% | 15,368 |
| Housekeeping/Laundry | 4.45% | 81,110 |
| Custodian | 4.88% | 47,364 |
| Chemical Applicator | 5.27% | 5,661 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |
Similar trim technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer Helper | 3.47% | 15,368 |
| Housekeeping/Laundry | 4.45% | 81,110 |
| Custodian | 4.88% | 47,364 |
| Chemical Applicator | 5.27% | 5,661 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |
Foreign languages spoken by trim technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Trim technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |