Highway engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Highway engineering technician gender statistics
24.0% of highway engineering technicians are women and 76.0% of highway engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 76.0%
- Female, 24.0%
Highway engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.0% |
| Female | 24.0% |
Highway engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,983
Female income
$45,183
Highway engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in highway engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 24.0% of highway engineering technicians are female.
Highway engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.00% | 20.00% |
| 2011 | 79.62% | 20.38% |
| 2012 | 80.70% | 19.30% |
| 2013 | 78.11% | 21.89% |
| 2014 | 79.59% | 20.41% |
| 2015 | 79.08% | 20.92% |
| 2016 | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 2017 | 79.37% | 20.63% |
| 2018 | 77.38% | 22.62% |
| 2019 | 75.84% | 24.16% |
| 2020 | 77.43% | 22.57% |
| 2021 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
Highway engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Engineering Technician | 76% | 24% |
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Highway engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among highway engineering technicians is White, which makes up 67.9% of all highway engineering technicians. Comparatively, 11.7% of highway engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of highway engineering technicians are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Highway engineering technician race
| Highway engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Highway engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how highway engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Highway engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 71.21% | 6.43% | 8.40% | 11.23% |
| 2019 | 71.66% | 6.16% | 8.30% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 69.60% | 5.51% | 8.58% | 11.30% |
| 2021 | 67.94% | 6.86% | 8.17% | 11.74% |
Highway engineering technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,256 |
| White | $51,296 |
| Black or African American | $49,582 |
| Asian | $52,524 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,308 |
Average highway engineering technician age
See how the average age of highway engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Highway engineering technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Highway engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of highway engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the highway engineering technician population.
Highway engineering technician age breakdown
| Highway Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Highway engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for highway engineering technicians is bachelor's degree, with 55% of highway engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 18%
Highway engineering technicians by degree level
| Highway engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
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Highway engineering technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,064 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,531 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,896 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,681 |
Highway engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Highway engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for highway engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highway engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Highway engineering technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average highway engineering technician tenure
The average highway engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 highway engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Highway engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Highway engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of highway engineering technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Map Technician | 4.94% | 58,677 |
| Electrical Systems Drafter | 5.61% | 85,632 |
| Autocad Operator | 5.82% | 27,082 |
| Highway Engineering Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Electrical Design Technician | 8.40% | 70,773 |
Similar highway engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Map Technician | 4.94% | 58,677 |
| Electrical Systems Drafter | 5.61% | 85,632 |
| Autocad Operator | 5.82% | 27,082 |
| Electrical Design Technician | 8.40% | 70,773 |