Freight engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight engineer gender statistics
12.0% of freight engineers are women and 88.0% of freight engineers are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
Freight engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
Freight engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,935
Female income
$53,328
Freight engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of freight engineers are female.
Freight engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2011 | 88.29% | 11.71% |
| 2012 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
| 2013 | 89.63% | 10.37% |
| 2014 | 90.56% | 9.44% |
| 2015 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2016 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2017 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2018 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 94.17% | 5.83% |
| 2020 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2021 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
Freight engineer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Freight Engineer | 88% | 12% |
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Freight engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight engineers is White, which makes up 70.1% of all freight engineers. Comparatively, 11.4% of freight engineers are Black or African American and 11.0% of freight engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.1%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Freight engineer race
| Freight engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Freight engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how freight engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.14% | 11.11% | 0.68% | 11.75% |
| 2011 | 74.51% | 12.36% | 0.89% | 10.35% |
| 2012 | 72.71% | 12.97% | 0.56% | 12.01% |
| 2013 | 75.88% | 9.89% | 0.82% | 10.67% |
| 2014 | 75.32% | 9.76% | 0.38% | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 78.23% | 8.72% | 0.95% | 9.15% |
| 2016 | 77.17% | 9.09% | 1.68% | 10.40% |
| 2017 | 75.14% | 10.20% | 0.71% | 10.85% |
| 2018 | 76.62% | 8.09% | 0.76% | 11.08% |
| 2019 | 74.18% | 9.98% | 1.78% | 10.93% |
| 2020 | 72.21% | 11.21% | 0.23% | 11.56% |
| 2021 | 70.12% | 11.39% | 1.92% | 10.98% |
Freight engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white freight engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american freight engineers have the lowest average salary at $51,916.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,792 |
| White | $57,492 |
| Black or African American | $51,916 |
| Asian | $55,822 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,806 |
Average freight engineer age
See how the average age of freight engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freight engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Freight engineer age breakdown
The average age of freight engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the freight engineer population.
Freight engineer age breakdown
| Freight Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Freight engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for freight engineers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of freight engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 20%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Freight engineers by degree level
| Freight engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Freight engineer employment statistics
Company size where freight engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight engineers work.
Freight engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Freight engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for freight engineers are transportation, retail and technology.
Freight engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 42% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Freight engineer turnover and employment statistics
Freight engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.98% |
| 2011 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average freight engineer tenure
The average freight engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 freight engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Freight engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Yard Conductor | 10.74% | 4,094 |
| Freight Engineer | 11.69% | - |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar freight engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Yard Conductor | 10.74% | 4,094 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |