Upfitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Upfitter demographics by:
Upfitter gender statistics
3.0% of upfitters are women and 97.0% of upfitters are men.
- Male, 97.0%
- Female, 3.0%
Upfitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.0% |
| Female | 3.0% |
Upfitter gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,707
Female income
$37,819
Upfitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in upfitter positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of upfitters are female.
Upfitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2011 | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2013 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2014 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2015 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2018 | 96.83% | 3.17% |
| 2019 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2020 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2021 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
Upfitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared upfitters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Upfitter | 97% | 3% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Upfitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among upfitters is White, which makes up 56.8% of all upfitters. Comparatively, 16.4% of upfitters are Hispanic or Latino and 14.0% of upfitters are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 14.0%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Upfitter race
| Upfitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Upfitter race and ethnicity over time
See how upfitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Upfitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.26% | 12.48% | 6.69% | 14.73% |
| 2011 | 62.83% | 14.21% | 6.38% | 14.68% |
| 2012 | 62.43% | 14.32% | 6.19% | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 63.19% | 13.49% | 6.55% | 14.87% |
| 2014 | 63.29% | 13.64% | 6.43% | 14.64% |
| 2015 | 61.99% | 14.35% | 6.44% | 14.97% |
| 2016 | 61.29% | 14.04% | 6.79% | 15.71% |
| 2017 | 61.07% | 14.85% | 6.72% | 15.31% |
| 2018 | 60.03% | 14.74% | 7.12% | 15.54% |
| 2019 | 60.90% | 14.90% | 7.27% | 14.63% |
| 2020 | 59.79% | 13.32% | 7.33% | 15.23% |
| 2021 | 56.84% | 14.00% | 8.53% | 16.36% |
Upfitter wage gap by race
According to our data, white upfitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino upfitters have the lowest average salary at $40,477.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,918 |
| White | $44,312 |
| Black or African American | $41,261 |
| Asian | $43,711 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,477 |
Average upfitter age
See how the average age of upfitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Upfitter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Upfitter age breakdown
The average age of upfitters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the upfitter population.
Upfitter age breakdown
| Upfitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Upfitter educational attainment
The most common degree for upfitters is associate degree, with 40% of upfitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Associate, 40%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Diploma, 20%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Upfitters by degree level
| Upfitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Upfitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, upfitters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,709 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, upfitters earn a median annual income of $42,540 compared to $41,674 for upfitters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,674 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,540 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,709 |
Upfitter turnover and employment statistics
Upfitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for upfitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Upfitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Upfitter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average upfitter tenure
The average upfitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 upfitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Upfitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Upfitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of upfitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Precision Assembler | 3.08% | 19,962 |
| Motorcycle Maker | 3.66% | 7,016 |
| Upfitter | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar upfitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Precision Assembler | 3.08% | 19,962 |
| Motorcycle Maker | 3.66% | 7,016 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |