Circuit rider demographics and statistics in the US
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Circuit rider gender statistics
11.5% of circuit riders are women and 88.5% of circuit riders are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Circuit rider gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Circuit rider gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,873
Female income
$40,660
Circuit rider gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in circuit rider positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of circuit riders are female.
Circuit rider gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.42% | 9.58% |
| 2011 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2012 | 90.30% | 9.70% |
| 2013 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2014 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 2015 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2016 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2017 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
| 2018 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 2019 | 89.54% | 10.46% |
| 2020 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2021 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
Circuit rider related jobs gender ratio
We compared circuit riders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Circuit Rider | 88% | 12% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Circuit rider demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among circuit riders is White, which makes up 73.9% of all circuit riders. Comparatively, 9.0% of circuit riders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of circuit riders are Black or African American.
- White, 73.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Circuit rider race
| Circuit rider race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Circuit rider race and ethnicity over time
See how circuit rider racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Circuit rider race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.94% | 7.28% | 4.64% | 5.33% |
| 2011 | 81.64% | 7.42% | 3.47% | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 81.61% | 6.40% | 4.51% | 5.73% |
| 2013 | 80.22% | 6.84% | 4.23% | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 79.81% | 5.89% | 4.65% | 7.48% |
| 2015 | 79.35% | 7.23% | 4.26% | 7.69% |
| 2016 | 80.41% | 6.99% | 5.01% | 5.81% |
| 2017 | 79.21% | 6.62% | 4.80% | 6.98% |
| 2018 | 78.35% | 6.78% | 5.13% | 7.30% |
| 2019 | 80.23% | 5.51% | 5.26% | 7.04% |
| 2020 | 74.02% | 6.37% | 5.56% | 8.90% |
| 2021 | 73.89% | 7.02% | 6.16% | 8.98% |
Circuit rider wage gap by race
According to our data, asian circuit riders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown circuit riders have the lowest average salary at $43,367.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,367 |
| White | $47,633 |
| Black or African American | $46,073 |
| Asian | $51,587 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,084 |
Average circuit rider age
See how the average age of circuit riders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Circuit rider age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 40 |
| White | 49 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 53 | 49 |
| Asian | 41 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
Circuit rider age breakdown
The average age of circuit riders is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the circuit rider population.
Circuit rider age breakdown
| Circuit Rider Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Circuit rider educational attainment
The most common degree for circuit riders is bachelor's degree, with 71% of circuit riders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Circuit riders by degree level
| Circuit rider degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Circuit rider wage gap by degree level
According to the data, circuit riders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,334 annually. With a Doctorate degree, circuit riders earn a median annual income of $64,664 compared to $52,973 for circuit riders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,334 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,994 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,973 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,664 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,291 |
Circuit rider turnover and employment statistics
Circuit rider unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for circuit riders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Circuit rider unemployment rate by year
| Year | Circuit rider unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.70% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 2.43% |
| 2016 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 1.86% |
| 2018 | 2.04% |
| 2019 | 2.01% |
| 2020 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 2.92% |
Average circuit rider tenure
The average circuit rider stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 circuit riders resumes in Zippia's database.
Circuit rider tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 48% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Circuit rider LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of circuit riders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Shipping Receiving Manager | 5.19% | 22,884 |
| Bank President | 10.51% | 36,016 |
| Information Systems Supervisor | 11.01% | 116,887 |
| Circuit Rider | 11.40% | - |
| Area Development Manager | 17.60% | 80,905 |
| Labour Relations Director | 17.78% | 45,585 |
Similar circuit rider jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Shipping Receiving Manager | 5.19% | 22,884 |
| Bank President | 10.51% | 36,016 |
| Information Systems Supervisor | 11.01% | 116,887 |
| Area Development Manager | 17.60% | 80,905 |
| Labour Relations Director | 17.78% | 45,585 |