Conductor/brakeman demographics and statistics in the US
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Conductor/brakeman gender statistics
6.2% of conductor/brakemen are women and 93.8% of conductor/brakemen are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Conductor/brakeman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Conductor/brakeman gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,258
Female income
$55,098
Conductor/brakeman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conductor/brakeman positions over time. Currently, 6.2% of conductor/brakemen are female.
Conductor/brakeman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2011 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2012 | 95.71% | 4.29% |
| 2013 | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 2014 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2015 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2016 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2017 | 94.07% | 5.93% |
| 2018 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2019 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2021 | 93.79% | 6.21% |
Conductor/brakeman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Conductor/Brakeman | 94% | 6% |
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Conductor/brakeman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conductor/brakemen is White, which makes up 72.3% of all conductor/brakemen. Comparatively, 11.3% of conductor/brakemen are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of conductor/brakemen are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Conductor/brakeman race
| Conductor/brakeman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Conductor/brakeman race and ethnicity over time
See how conductor/brakeman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conductor/brakeman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.78% | 13.19% | 0.68% | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 76.49% | 11.33% | 0.62% | 8.98% |
| 2012 | 77.59% | 11.21% | 0.46% | 9.34% |
| 2013 | 76.44% | 10.69% | 0.77% | 9.11% |
| 2014 | 76.19% | 11.12% | 1.08% | 9.83% |
| 2015 | 79.10% | 8.85% | 0.25% | 9.23% |
| 2016 | 75.93% | 10.88% | 1.00% | 10.25% |
| 2017 | 75.11% | 11.58% | 0.83% | 9.79% |
| 2018 | 74.67% | 11.93% | 1.16% | 11.21% |
| 2019 | 73.54% | 10.04% | 0.61% | 12.61% |
| 2020 | 68.30% | 12.85% | 0.59% | 13.01% |
| 2021 | 72.33% | 8.64% | 2.03% | 11.27% |
Conductor/brakeman wage gap by race
According to our data, white conductor/brakemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino conductor/brakemen have the lowest average salary at $53,866.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,407 |
| White | $58,969 |
| Black or African American | $53,932 |
| Asian | $55,278 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,866 |
Average conductor/brakeman age
See how the average age of conductor/brakemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conductor/brakeman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 46 | |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Conductor/brakeman age breakdown
The average age of conductor/brakemen is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the conductor/brakeman population.
Conductor/brakeman age breakdown
| Conductor/Brakeman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Conductor/brakeman educational attainment
The most common degree for conductor/brakemen is bachelor's degree, with 33% of conductor/brakemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Conductor/brakemen by degree level
| Conductor/brakeman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Conductor/brakeman employment statistics
Company size where conductor/brakemen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conductor/brakemen work.
Conductor/brakeman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Conductor/brakeman turnover and employment statistics
Conductor/brakeman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conductor/brakemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conductor/brakeman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conductor/brakeman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 2.10% |
| 2012 | 2.60% |
| 2013 | 1.63% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 3.18% |
| 2016 | 3.59% |
| 2017 | 2.53% |
| 2018 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 4.20% |
| 2021 | 7.18% |
Average conductor/brakeman tenure
The average conductor/brakeman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 165 conductor/brakemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Conductor/brakeman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Conductor/brakeman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conductor/brakemen 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 Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Conductor/Brakeman | 7.36% | - |
| Switch Crew Supervisor | 8.64% | 64,446 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar conductor/brakeman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Switch Crew Supervisor | 8.64% | 64,446 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
