Wheel alignment technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Wheel alignment technician demographics by:
Wheel alignment technician gender statistics
3.8% of wheel alignment technicians are women and 96.2% of wheel alignment technicians are men.
- Male, 96.2%
- Female, 3.8%
Wheel alignment technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.2% |
| Female | 3.8% |
Wheel alignment technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,736
Female income
$39,718
Wheel alignment technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wheel alignment technician positions over time. Currently, 3.8% of wheel alignment technicians are female.
Wheel alignment technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2011 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2012 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2013 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2014 | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 97.58% | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2018 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2019 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 2020 | 96.73% | 3.27% |
| 2021 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
Wheel alignment technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared wheel alignment 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% |
| Wheel Alignment Technician | 96% | 4% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Wheel alignment technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wheel alignment technicians is White, which makes up 57.9% of all wheel alignment technicians. Comparatively, 22.9% of wheel alignment technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of wheel alignment technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.9%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Wheel alignment technician race
| Wheel alignment technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Wheel alignment technician race and ethnicity over time
See how wheel alignment technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wheel alignment technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.92% | 10.13% | 4.30% | 18.20% |
| 2011 | 63.16% | 10.92% | 3.92% | 19.41% |
| 2012 | 63.05% | 10.33% | 4.36% | 19.68% |
| 2013 | 61.60% | 10.78% | 4.52% | 20.29% |
| 2014 | 63.22% | 10.30% | 4.09% | 19.85% |
| 2015 | 63.37% | 9.72% | 4.14% | 20.23% |
| 2016 | 63.36% | 9.71% | 3.96% | 20.35% |
| 2017 | 62.48% | 9.74% | 4.28% | 20.84% |
| 2018 | 63.25% | 9.04% | 4.38% | 20.54% |
| 2019 | 63.05% | 9.29% | 4.44% | 20.54% |
| 2020 | 58.68% | 9.21% | 4.44% | 22.30% |
| 2021 | 57.94% | 9.27% | 4.90% | 22.88% |
Wheel alignment technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wheel alignment technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wheel alignment technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,626.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,646 |
| White | $42,151 |
| Black or African American | $40,626 |
| Asian | $43,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,001 |
Average wheel alignment technician age
See how the average age of wheel alignment technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Wheel alignment 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 |
Wheel alignment technician age breakdown
The average age of wheel alignment technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the wheel alignment technician population.
Wheel alignment technician age breakdown
| Wheel Alignment Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Wheel alignment technician educational attainment
The most common degree for wheel alignment technicians is high school diploma, with 48% of wheel alignment technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Wheel alignment technicians by degree level
| Wheel alignment technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Wheel alignment technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wheel alignment technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,321 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wheel alignment technicians earn a median annual income of $44,441 compared to $42,171 for wheel alignment technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,171 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,441 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,321 |
Wheel alignment technician employment statistics
Company size where wheel alignment technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wheel alignment technicians work.
Wheel alignment technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Wheel alignment technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for wheel alignment technicians are automotive, professional and finance.
Wheel alignment technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Wheel alignment technician turnover and employment statistics
Wheel alignment technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wheel alignment technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wheel alignment technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wheel alignment 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 wheel alignment technician tenure
The average wheel alignment technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 200 wheel alignment technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Wheel alignment technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Wheel alignment technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wheel alignment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Fitter | 1.31% | 2,679 |
| Diesel Mechanic Helper | 1.79% | 60,598 |
| Wheel Alignment Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Airline Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,009 |
| Bicycle Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,070 |
| Paint Technician | 3.73% | 28,982 |
| Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,043 |
Similar wheel alignment technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Fitter | 1.31% | 2,679 |
| Diesel Mechanic Helper | 1.79% | 60,598 |
| Airline Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,009 |
| Bicycle Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,070 |
| Paint Technician | 3.73% | 28,982 |
| Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,043 |
Foreign languages spoken by wheel alignment technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wheel alignment technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |