Bridge operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Bridge operator gender statistics
21.9% of bridge operators are women and 78.1% of bridge operators are men.
- Male, 78.1%
- Female, 21.9%
Bridge operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.1% |
| Female | 21.9% |
Bridge operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,123
Female income
$34,867
Bridge operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bridge operator positions over time. Currently, 21.9% of bridge operators are female.
Bridge operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.86% | 11.14% |
| 2011 | 88.78% | 11.22% |
| 2012 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2013 | 86.24% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2015 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2016 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2017 | 92.11% | 7.89% |
| 2018 | 83.28% | 16.72% |
| 2019 | 82.95% | 17.05% |
| 2020 | 76.20% | 23.80% |
| 2021 | 78.14% | 21.86% |
Bridge operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared bridge operators 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% |
| Bridge Operator | 78% | 22% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Bridge operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bridge operators is White, which makes up 51.1% of all bridge operators. Comparatively, 19.5% of bridge operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of bridge operators are Black or African American.
- White, 51.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
Bridge operator race
| Bridge operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
Bridge operator race and ethnicity over time
See how bridge operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bridge operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.08% | 9.53% | 7.02% | 15.16% |
| 2011 | 62.16% | 12.23% | 7.23% | 15.13% |
| 2012 | 59.70% | 12.91% | 6.10% | 17.68% |
| 2013 | 61.09% | 11.97% | 7.23% | 17.00% |
| 2014 | 58.34% | 14.54% | 7.03% | 16.60% |
| 2015 | 57.62% | 14.00% | 5.24% | 19.34% |
| 2016 | 56.73% | 14.30% | 5.54% | 20.53% |
| 2017 | 64.56% | 9.50% | 4.93% | 17.81% |
| 2018 | 55.24% | 16.98% | 6.95% | 17.68% |
| 2019 | 59.28% | 11.20% | 5.28% | 20.70% |
| 2020 | 55.55% | 13.08% | 8.62% | 18.00% |
| 2021 | 51.07% | 13.41% | 6.74% | 19.50% |
Bridge operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,214 |
| White | $37,507 |
| Black or African American | $34,197 |
| Asian | $35,408 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,422 |
Average bridge operator age
See how the average age of bridge operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bridge operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5 |
Bridge operator age breakdown
The average age of bridge operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the bridge operator population.
Bridge operator age breakdown
| Bridge Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Bridge operator educational attainment
The most common degree for bridge operators is high school diploma, with 41% of bridge operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Bridge operators by degree level
| Bridge operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Bridge operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,543 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,637 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,450 |
Bridge operator employment statistics
Most bridge operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where bridge operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bridge operators work.
Bridge operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Bridge operator jobs by company type
Employees with the bridge operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bridge operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bridge operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 23% |
Bridge operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for bridge operators are government, manufacturing and transportation.
Bridge operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Bridge operator turnover and employment statistics
Bridge operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bridge operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bridge operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bridge operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 3.50% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 4.26% |
Average bridge operator tenure
The average bridge operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 331 bridge operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Bridge operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Bridge operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bridge operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Spotter | 2.50% | 7,278 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Grease Rack Worker | 5.79% | 21,144 |
| Bridge Operator | 8.00% | - |
| Aviation Ordnanceman | 11.12% | 358 |
| Second Steward | 12.88% | 2,550 |
Similar bridge operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Spotter | 2.50% | 7,278 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Grease Rack Worker | 5.79% | 21,144 |
| Aviation Ordnanceman | 11.12% | 358 |
| Second Steward | 12.88% | 2,550 |
Foreign languages spoken by bridge operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Bridge operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |