Air brake tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Air brake tester gender statistics
26.7% of air brake testers are women and 73.3% of air brake testers are men.
- Male, 73.3%
- Female, 26.7%
Air brake tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.3% |
| Female | 26.7% |
Air brake tester gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,729
Female income
$47,071
Air brake tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in air brake tester positions over time. Currently, 26.7% of air brake testers are female.
Air brake tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.72% | 33.28% |
| 2011 | 74.21% | 25.79% |
| 2012 | 67.35% | 32.65% |
| 2013 | 74.72% | 25.28% |
| 2014 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2015 | 65.16% | 34.84% |
| 2016 | 68.82% | 31.18% |
| 2017 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2018 | 64.32% | 35.68% |
| 2019 | 71.30% | 28.70% |
| 2020 | 63.72% | 36.28% |
| 2021 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
Air brake tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared air brake testers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Air Brake Tester | 73% | 27% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Air brake tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among air brake testers is White, which makes up 63.4% of all air brake testers. Comparatively, 11.8% of air brake testers are Black or African American and 11.0% of air brake testers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.4%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Asian, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Air brake tester race
| Air brake tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Air brake tester race and ethnicity over time
See how air brake tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Air brake tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.51% | 9.53% | 3.88% | 11.63% |
| 2011 | 70.32% | 10.76% | 3.34% | 13.17% |
| 2012 | 70.32% | 12.79% | 4.14% | 11.66% |
| 2013 | 71.83% | 11.67% | 3.42% | 10.87% |
| 2014 | 71.40% | 10.75% | 5.57% | 9.40% |
| 2015 | 71.82% | 11.45% | 3.64% | 11.27% |
| 2016 | 66.80% | 11.60% | 3.40% | 16.40% |
| 2017 | 66.90% | 9.46% | 5.43% | 15.94% |
| 2018 | 73.83% | 9.23% | 3.86% | 9.73% |
| 2019 | 66.79% | 9.04% | 6.64% | 13.65% |
| 2020 | 68.49% | 7.29% | 4.95% | 16.93% |
| 2021 | 63.43% | 11.78% | 5.99% | 10.95% |
Air brake tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian air brake testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino air brake testers have the lowest average salary at $49,186.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,865 |
| White | $53,402 |
| Black or African American | $49,551 |
| Asian | $54,870 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,186 |
Average air brake tester age
See how the average age of air brake testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Air brake tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 50 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5 |
Air brake tester age breakdown
The average age of air brake testers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the air brake tester population.
Air brake tester age breakdown
| Air Brake Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Air brake tester educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 40%
Air brake testers by degree level
| Air brake tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 40% |
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Air brake tester turnover and employment statistics
Air brake tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for air brake testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Air brake tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Air brake tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 3.72% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average air brake tester tenure
The average air brake tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 air brake testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Air brake tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Air brake tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of air brake testers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Lot Attendant | 2.50% | 52,986 |
| Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Airplane Fueler | 5.79% | 6,708 |
| Dam Operator | 8.00% | 29,770 |
| Air Brake Tester | 11.12% | - |
| Bus Attendant | 12.88% | 51,391 |
Similar air brake tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Lot Attendant | 2.50% | 52,986 |
| Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Airplane Fueler | 5.79% | 6,708 |
| Dam Operator | 8.00% | 29,770 |
| Bus Attendant | 12.88% | 51,391 |