Bus and rail operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Bus and rail operator gender statistics
12.0% of bus and rail operators are women and 88.0% of bus and rail operators are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
Bus and rail operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
Bus and rail operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,336
Female income
$34,118
Bus and rail operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bus and rail operator positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of bus and rail operators are female.
Bus and rail operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 95.91% | 4.09% |
| 2012 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2013 | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 2014 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2015 | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 2016 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2017 | 89.94% | 10.06% |
| 2018 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2019 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
| 2020 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2021 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
Bus and rail operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus And Rail Operator | 88% | 12% |
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Bus and rail operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bus and rail operators is White, which makes up 56.5% of all bus and rail operators. Comparatively, 17.5% of bus and rail operators are Black or African American and 15.7% of bus and rail operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.5%
- Black or African American, 17.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Bus and rail operator race
| Bus and rail operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Black or African American | 17.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Bus and rail operator race and ethnicity over time
See how bus and rail operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bus and rail operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.68% | 14.46% | 1.61% | 10.44% |
| 2011 | 68.00% | 17.60% | 1.60% | 9.60% |
| 2012 | 69.69% | 18.92% | 0.92% | 7.85% |
| 2013 | 72.17% | 15.09% | 2.36% | 8.02% |
| 2014 | 64.29% | 19.64% | 2.23% | 12.95% |
| 2015 | 65.06% | 20.48% | 1.61% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | 59.92% | 24.21% | 2.38% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 67.22% | 16.60% | 2.49% | 9.96% |
| 2018 | 59.92% | 22.57% | 3.89% | 10.89% |
| 2019 | 66.05% | 16.61% | 2.58% | 12.18% |
| 2020 | 59.89% | 15.93% | 6.04% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 56.50% | 17.49% | 4.93% | 15.70% |
Bus and rail operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bus and rail operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White bus and rail operators have the lowest average salary at $34,092.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,099 |
| White | $34,092 |
| Black or African American | $34,439 |
| Asian | $34,562 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,493 |
Average bus and rail operator age
See how the average age of bus and rail operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bus and rail operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Bus and rail operator age breakdown
The average age of bus and rail operators is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the bus and rail operator population.
Bus and rail operator age breakdown
| Bus And Rail Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Bus and rail operator educational attainment
The most common degree for bus and rail operators is associate degree, with 50% of bus and rail operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 36% and high school diploma degree at 7%.
- Associate, 50%
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Bus and rail operators by degree level
| Bus and rail operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Bus and rail operator employment statistics
Company size where bus and rail operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bus and rail operators work.
Bus and rail operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 33% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Bus and rail operator turnover and employment statistics
Bus and rail operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bus and rail operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bus and rail operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bus and rail operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 5.42% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average bus and rail operator tenure
The average bus and rail operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 bus and rail operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Bus and rail operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 11% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 19% |
| 11+ years | 32% |
Bus and rail operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bus and rail 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Yard Hostler | 8.64% | 3,770 |
| Railroad Conductor | 10.74% | 547 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Bus And Rail Operator | 20.72% | - |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar bus and rail operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Yard Hostler | 8.64% | 3,770 |
| Railroad Conductor | 10.74% | 547 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |