Crash crew demographics and statistics in the US
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Crash crew gender statistics
4.0% of crash crews are women and 96.0% of crash crews are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Crash crew gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Crash crew gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,576
Female income
$32,569
Crash crew gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crash crew positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of crash crews are female.
Crash crew gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.28% | 2.72% |
| 2011 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2012 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2013 | 97.40% | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2015 | 96.79% | 3.21% |
| 2016 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2017 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 96.62% | 3.38% |
| 2021 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
Crash crew related jobs gender ratio
We compared crash crews with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Crash Crew | 96% | 4% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Crash crew demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crash crews is White, which makes up 71.5% of all crash crews. Comparatively, 18.8% of crash crews are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of crash crews are Black or African American.
- White, 71.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Crash crew race
| Crash crew race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Crash crew race and ethnicity over time
See how crash crew racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crash crew race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.08% | 3.53% | 1.07% | 11.47% |
| 2011 | 80.85% | 4.49% | 1.03% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 81.50% | 3.85% | 1.22% | 11.30% |
| 2013 | 81.35% | 3.41% | 0.99% | 12.07% |
| 2014 | 79.93% | 3.79% | 1.00% | 13.06% |
| 2015 | 80.30% | 3.79% | 1.16% | 12.61% |
| 2016 | 79.18% | 3.89% | 1.08% | 13.86% |
| 2017 | 77.83% | 4.24% | 0.92% | 14.71% |
| 2018 | 77.64% | 3.40% | 1.15% | 15.85% |
| 2019 | 75.98% | 3.82% | 1.23% | 16.58% |
| 2020 | 74.35% | 4.16% | 1.07% | 16.07% |
| 2021 | 71.48% | 3.80% | 1.31% | 18.76% |
Crash crew wage gap by race
According to our data, asian crash crews have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crash crews have the lowest average salary at $35,069.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,926 |
| White | $38,789 |
| Black or African American | $35,069 |
| Asian | $40,397 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,919 |
Average crash crew age
See how the average age of crash crews varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crash crew age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Crash crew age breakdown
The average age of crash crews is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the crash crew population.
Crash crew age breakdown
| Crash Crew Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Crash crew educational attainment
The most common degree for crash crews is high school diploma, with 29% of crash crews earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 29%.
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 29%
- Diploma, 14%
Crash crews by degree level
| Crash crew degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Diploma | 14% |
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Crash crew wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crash crews with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,341 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, crash crews earn a median annual income of $39,407 compared to $38,383 for crash crews with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,341 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,537 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,407 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,383 |
Crash crew turnover and employment statistics
Crash crew unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crash crews between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crash crew unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crash crew unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average crash crew tenure
The average crash crew stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 crash crews resumes in Zippia's database.
Crash crew tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 36% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Crash crew LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crash crews 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Crash Crew | 2.35% | - |
| Floor Hand | 2.60% | 21,924 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Similar crash crew jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Floor Hand | 2.60% | 21,924 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |