Highway technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Highway technician gender statistics
14.2% of highway technicians are women and 85.8% of highway technicians are men.
- Male, 85.8%
- Female, 14.2%
Highway technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.8% |
| Female | 14.2% |
Highway technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,050
Female income
$32,756
Highway technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in highway technician positions over time. Currently, 14.2% of highway technicians are female.
Highway technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2011 | 88.13% | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 88.82% | 11.18% |
| 2013 | 87.15% | 12.85% |
| 2014 | 88.11% | 11.89% |
| 2015 | 87.78% | 12.22% |
| 2016 | 88.03% | 11.97% |
| 2017 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2018 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
| 2019 | 85.64% | 14.36% |
| 2020 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2021 | 85.75% | 14.25% |
Highway technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Technician | 86% | 14% |
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Highway technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among highway technicians is White, which makes up 68.8% of all highway technicians. Comparatively, 10.3% of highway technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of highway technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 68.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Highway technician race
| Highway technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Highway technician race and ethnicity over time
See how highway technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Highway technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.03% | 9.59% | 5.77% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 74.50% | 9.71% | 6.45% | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 73.51% | 10.11% | 6.79% | 7.09% |
| 2013 | 72.73% | 10.39% | 5.95% | 7.60% |
| 2014 | 73.91% | 9.22% | 6.26% | 7.78% |
| 2015 | 73.50% | 9.51% | 5.61% | 8.35% |
| 2016 | 72.30% | 9.92% | 6.11% | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 72.10% | 9.80% | 6.32% | 8.56% |
| 2018 | 72.07% | 8.95% | 6.28% | 9.76% |
| 2019 | 72.53% | 8.68% | 6.18% | 9.86% |
| 2020 | 70.46% | 8.02% | 6.46% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 68.80% | 9.37% | 6.04% | 10.27% |
Highway technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian highway technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american highway technicians have the lowest average salary at $35,262.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,203 |
| White | $36,225 |
| Black or African American | $35,262 |
| Asian | $36,912 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,671 |
Average highway technician age
See how the average age of highway technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Highway 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of highway technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the highway technician population.
Highway technician age breakdown
| Highway Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Highway technician educational attainment
The most common degree for highway technicians is high school diploma, with 44% of highway technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Highway technicians by degree level
| Highway technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Highway technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, highway technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,321 annually. With a Associate degree, highway technicians earn a median annual income of $36,999 compared to $36,561 for highway technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,321 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,233 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,561 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,999 |
Highway technician employment statistics
Most highway technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where highway technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where highway technicians work.
Highway technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Highway technician jobs by company type
Employees with the highway technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most highway technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Highway technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 41% |
Highway technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for highway technicians are government, professional and construction.
Highway technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 43% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Highway technician turnover and employment statistics
Highway technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for highway technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highway technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Highway 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 technician tenure
The average highway technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 435 highway technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Highway technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Highway technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of highway 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mapping Supervisor | 4.94% | 890 |
| Tool Design Checker | 5.61% | 50,772 |
| Patent Drafter | 5.82% | 2,335 |
| Highway Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Instrument And Controls Technician | 8.40% | 33,933 |
Similar highway technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mapping Supervisor | 4.94% | 890 |
| Tool Design Checker | 5.61% | 50,772 |
| Patent Drafter | 5.82% | 2,335 |
| Instrument And Controls Technician | 8.40% | 33,933 |
