Light rail operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Light rail operator gender statistics
26.7% of light rail operators are women and 73.3% of light rail operators are men.
- Male, 73.3%
- Female, 26.7%
Light rail operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.3% |
| Female | 26.7% |
Light rail operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,992
Female income
$43,557
Light rail operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in light rail operator positions over time. Currently, 26.7% of light rail operators are female.
Light rail operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.73% | 21.27% |
| 2011 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 76.80% | 23.20% |
| 2013 | 86.89% | 13.11% |
| 2014 | 83.11% | 16.89% |
| 2015 | 83.05% | 16.95% |
| 2016 | 81.79% | 18.21% |
| 2017 | 76.97% | 23.03% |
| 2018 | 82.60% | 17.40% |
| 2019 | 82.33% | 17.67% |
| 2020 | 76.80% | 23.20% |
| 2021 | 73.28% | 26.72% |
Light rail operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Light Rail Operator | 73% | 27% |
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Light rail operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among light rail operators is White, which makes up 54.0% of all light rail operators. Comparatively, 22.4% of light rail operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of light rail operators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.4%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Light rail operator race
| Light rail operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Light rail operator race and ethnicity over time
See how light rail operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Light rail operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.20% | 9.39% | 2.40% | 17.12% |
| 2011 | 65.52% | 12.54% | 2.40% | 16.28% |
| 2012 | 67.21% | 13.86% | 1.72% | 14.52% |
| 2013 | 69.69% | 10.03% | 3.16% | 14.70% |
| 2014 | 61.81% | 14.58% | 3.03% | 19.62% |
| 2015 | 62.58% | 15.42% | 2.40% | 17.12% |
| 2016 | 57.45% | 19.14% | 3.18% | 18.18% |
| 2017 | 64.75% | 11.54% | 3.29% | 16.64% |
| 2018 | 57.45% | 17.51% | 4.69% | 17.57% |
| 2019 | 63.58% | 11.54% | 3.38% | 18.85% |
| 2020 | 57.41% | 10.87% | 6.84% | 16.57% |
| 2021 | 54.03% | 12.43% | 5.73% | 22.37% |
Light rail operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian light rail operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White light rail operators have the lowest average salary at $43,504.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,518 |
| White | $43,504 |
| Black or African American | $44,198 |
| Asian | $44,444 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,306 |
Average light rail operator age
See how the average age of light rail operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Light rail operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Light rail operator age breakdown
The average age of light rail operators is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the light rail operator population.
Light rail operator age breakdown
| Light Rail Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Light rail operator educational attainment
The most common degree for light rail operators is bachelor's degree, with 53% of light rail operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Light rail operators by degree level
| Light rail operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Light rail operator employment statistics
Most light rail operators work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where light rail operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where light rail operators work.
Light rail operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
Light rail operator jobs by company type
Employees with the light rail operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most light rail operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Light rail operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 29% |
Light rail operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for light rail operators are transportation, government and education.
Light rail operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 40% |
| Government | 11% |
| Education | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Light rail operator turnover and employment statistics
Light rail operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for light rail operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Light rail operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Light rail operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 5.42% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average light rail operator tenure
The average light rail operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 light rail operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Light rail operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Light rail operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of light rail operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Freight Engineer | 8.64% | 8,889 |
| Switchman Supervisor | 10.74% | 974 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Light Rail Operator | 20.72% | - |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar light rail operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Freight Engineer | 8.64% | 8,889 |
| Switchman Supervisor | 10.74% | 974 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by light rail operators
- German, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 50.0%
Light rail operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 50.0% |