The Auto Mechanics Industry Employment Summary

There are about 163,000 automotive companies across the nation, with 910,000 employees. Businesses in this industry are small, with an average of just 6 employees each. This is a predominantly male field, with only 9% of employees identifying as female, and the average age of each worker is 43 years old.

Auto Mechanics Industry Benefits Comparison

What percent of car repair shops offer medical insurance?

• A little under half - 49% - of car repair shops offer medical insurance to their employees. This is well under the national average of 69%.
• These shops provide an average monthly employer premium of $1,043 for family coverage. This is slightly below the national average of $1,121.
• They also provide an average monthly employer premium of $502 for individual coverage. This is slightly over the national average of $456.

What percent of car repair shops offer short and/or long-term disability insurance?

Only one-fourth 25% of car repair shops offer short-term disability insurance, and 19% provide long-term disability insurance. Comparatively, the national average is 42% and 34%.

What percent of car repair shops offer life insurance?

32% of these businesses offer life insurance coverage. The national average is 56%.

Do car repair shops provide access to paid family leave?

• 14% provide access to paid family leave, which is under the national average of 20%.
• Unpaid family leave is offered 87% of the time, which is just under the national average of 88%.
• Consolidated leave plans are used in 44% of businesses, in line with the national average.

Summary

The automotive industry falls short of the national average for many employee benefits offerings, including offering medical insurance, disability coverage, access to paid family leave, and retirement packages. If employers were to amp up their offerings, it would give quality employees more of an incentive to apply to join their teams. And when more top-notch employees come on board, the automotive industry will continue to thrive.

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