General road foreman demographics and statistics in the US
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General road foreman gender statistics
2.6% of general road foremen are women and 97.4% of general road foremen are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
General road foreman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
General road foreman gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,307
Female income
$66,529
General road foreman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general road foreman positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of general road foremen are female.
General road foreman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
| 2011 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2012 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 97.57% | 2.43% |
| 2015 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2016 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2017 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
| 2018 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2019 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2020 | 97.24% | 2.76% |
| 2021 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
General road foreman related jobs gender ratio
We compared general road foremen 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% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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General road foreman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general road foremen is White, which makes up 59.2% of all general road foremen. Comparatively, 17.4% of general road foremen are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of general road foremen are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
General road foreman race
| General road foreman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
General road foreman race and ethnicity over time
See how general road foreman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General road foreman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.13% | 11.54% | 4.65% | 13.37% |
| 2011 | 66.97% | 11.67% | 5.19% | 14.07% |
| 2012 | 67.87% | 11.57% | 4.06% | 14.50% |
| 2013 | 68.00% | 10.67% | 5.26% | 13.77% |
| 2014 | 69.05% | 11.06% | 4.80% | 13.02% |
| 2015 | 66.89% | 11.44% | 4.82% | 14.50% |
| 2016 | 66.71% | 11.85% | 4.51% | 14.91% |
| 2017 | 65.88% | 11.25% | 5.05% | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 66.74% | 9.97% | 4.82% | 16.54% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 10.75% | 5.43% | 15.27% |
| 2020 | 64.66% | 10.83% | 5.18% | 15.21% |
| 2021 | 59.17% | 12.00% | 6.59% | 17.44% |
General road foreman wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino general road foremen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american general road foremen have the lowest average salary at $63,333.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,529 |
| White | $67,591 |
| Black or African American | $63,333 |
| Asian | $66,313 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,867 |
Average general road foreman age
See how the average age of general road foremen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
General road foreman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 44.5 |
| White | 46 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 48 |
| Asian | 44 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
General road foreman age breakdown
The average age of general road foremen is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the general road foreman population.
General road foreman age breakdown
| General Road Foreman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
General road foreman educational attainment
The most common degree for general road foremen is high school diploma, with 33% of general road foremen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 18%
General road foremen by degree level
| General road foreman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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General road foreman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, general road foremen with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $86,190 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, general road foremen earn a median annual income of $70,983 compared to $60,690 for general road foremen with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,190 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,107 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,983 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,690 |
General road foreman employment statistics
Most general road foremen work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where general road foremen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where general road foremen work.
General road foreman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
General road foreman jobs by company type
Employees with the general road foreman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most general road foremen prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
General road foreman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 24% |
General road foreman jobs by industry
The most common industries for general road foremen are transportation, government and professional.
General road foreman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 17% |
| Government | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
General road foreman turnover and employment statistics
General road foreman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general road foremen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General road foreman unemployment rate by year
| Year | General road foreman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.25% |
| 2011 | 7.50% |
| 2012 | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 5.11% |
| 2014 | 3.21% |
| 2015 | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 2.07% |
| 2020 | 3.54% |
| 2021 | 4.63% |
Average general road foreman tenure
The average general road foreman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 132 general road foremen resumes in Zippia's database.
General road foreman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
General road foreman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general road foremen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Vice President | 4.78% | 48,271 |
| General Road Foreman | 5.19% | - |
| Finance Center Manager | 10.51% | 151,642 |
| Regional Information Technology Manager | 11.01% | 105,651 |
| Manager Of Purchasing & Materials | 11.39% | 23,173 |
| Unit Training Manager | 17.60% | 45,733 |
| Human Performance Consultant | 17.78% | 55,008 |
Similar general road foreman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Vice President | 4.78% | 48,271 |
| Finance Center Manager | 10.51% | 151,642 |
| Regional Information Technology Manager | 11.01% | 105,651 |
| Manager Of Purchasing & Materials | 11.39% | 23,173 |
| Unit Training Manager | 17.60% | 45,733 |
| Human Performance Consultant | 17.78% | 55,008 |
Foreign languages spoken by general road foremen
- German, 100.0%
General road foreman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |