Highway worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Highway worker gender statistics
10.8% of highway workers are women and 89.2% of highway workers are men.
- Male, 89.2%
- Female, 10.8%
Highway worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.2% |
| Female | 10.8% |
Highway worker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,169
Female income
$39,861
Highway worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in highway worker positions over time. Currently, 10.8% of highway workers are female.
Highway worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.68% | 13.32% |
| 2011 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 92.54% | 7.46% |
| 2013 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2014 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2015 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2016 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2018 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2019 | 87.63% | 12.37% |
| 2020 | 91.19% | 8.81% |
| 2021 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
Highway worker related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Worker | 89% | 11% |
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Highway worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among highway workers is White, which makes up 75.9% of all highway workers. Comparatively, 10.8% of highway workers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of highway workers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
- Asian, 0.5%
Highway worker race
| Highway worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Highway worker race and ethnicity over time
See how highway worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Highway worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.31% | 9.50% | 0.48% | 12.12% |
| 2011 | 75.36% | 9.75% | 0.39% | 11.50% |
| 2012 | 74.43% | 9.18% | 0.77% | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 75.49% | 8.04% | 0.83% | 12.09% |
| 2014 | 74.92% | 9.19% | 0.73% | 11.91% |
| 2015 | 74.71% | 8.42% | 0.73% | 12.62% |
| 2016 | 75.38% | 8.53% | 0.88% | 12.67% |
| 2017 | 74.58% | 9.69% | 0.46% | 11.70% |
| 2018 | 77.23% | 7.78% | 0.41% | 12.15% |
| 2019 | 74.97% | 8.27% | 0.32% | 13.10% |
| 2020 | 74.92% | 6.50% | 0.30% | 14.10% |
| 2021 | 75.90% | 7.13% | 0.45% | 10.81% |
Highway worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian highway workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american highway workers have the lowest average salary at $39,339.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,546 |
| White | $41,071 |
| Black or African American | $39,339 |
| Asian | $44,280 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,767 |
Average highway worker age
See how the average age of highway workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Highway worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 49 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Highway worker age breakdown
The average age of highway workers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the highway worker population.
Highway worker age breakdown
| Highway Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Highway worker educational attainment
The most common degree for highway workers is high school diploma, with 48% of highway workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Highway workers by degree level
| Highway worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Highway worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, highway workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,205 annually. With a Master's degree, highway workers earn a median annual income of $43,539 compared to $42,744 for highway workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,539 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,144 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,205 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,744 |
Highway worker employment statistics
Company size where highway workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where highway workers work.
Highway worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Highway worker turnover and employment statistics
Highway worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for highway workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highway worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Highway worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.94% |
| 2011 | 7.51% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 3.77% |
| 2017 | 3.95% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.96% |
| 2020 | 3.60% |
| 2021 | 4.50% |
Average highway worker tenure
The average highway worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 189 highway workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Highway worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Highway worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of highway workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Elevator Mechanic Apprentice | 3.71% | 39,427 |
| Highway Worker | 4.29% | - |
| Elevator Inspector | 5.17% | 17,105 |
| Roto Rooter Operator | 5.18% | 30,324 |
Similar highway worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Elevator Mechanic Apprentice | 3.71% | 39,427 |
| Elevator Inspector | 5.17% | 17,105 |
| Roto Rooter Operator | 5.18% | 30,324 |
Foreign languages spoken by highway workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Highway worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
