Line controller demographics and statistics in the US
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Line controller gender statistics
32.4% of line controllers are women and 67.6% of line controllers are men.
- Male, 67.6%
- Female, 32.4%
Line controller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.6% |
| Female | 32.4% |
Line controller gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,953
Female income
$79,360
Line controller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line controller positions over time. Currently, 32.4% of line controllers are female.
Line controller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 2011 | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 2012 | 70.76% | 29.24% |
| 2013 | 69.07% | 30.93% |
| 2014 | 69.68% | 30.32% |
| 2015 | 69.91% | 30.09% |
| 2016 | 69.73% | 30.27% |
| 2017 | 71.01% | 28.99% |
| 2018 | 68.73% | 31.27% |
| 2019 | 67.34% | 32.66% |
| 2020 | 67.87% | 32.13% |
| 2021 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
Line controller related jobs gender ratio
We compared line controllers 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% |
| Line Controller | 68% | 32% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Line controller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line controllers is White, which makes up 63.9% of all line controllers. Comparatively, 14.2% of line controllers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of line controllers are Asian.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Asian, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Line controller race
| Line controller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Line controller race and ethnicity over time
See how line controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line controller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.46% | 7.93% | 7.91% | 12.07% |
| 2011 | 70.07% | 8.04% | 8.09% | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 69.40% | 8.16% | 8.42% | 12.13% |
| 2013 | 68.20% | 8.22% | 9.15% | 12.45% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 7.84% | 8.88% | 13.28% |
| 2015 | 68.16% | 7.91% | 8.96% | 13.06% |
| 2016 | 68.09% | 7.64% | 9.30% | 12.99% |
| 2017 | 67.36% | 7.67% | 9.43% | 13.38% |
| 2018 | 67.62% | 7.24% | 9.56% | 13.59% |
| 2019 | 67.81% | 7.09% | 9.57% | 13.61% |
| 2020 | 65.73% | 6.95% | 9.73% | 13.76% |
| 2021 | 63.89% | 7.45% | 10.01% | 14.22% |
Line controller wage gap by race
According to our data, asian line controllers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american line controllers have the lowest average salary at $84,615.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,614 |
| White | $95,522 |
| Black or African American | $84,615 |
| Asian | $104,253 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,862 |
Average line controller age
See how the average age of line controllers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Line controller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Line controller age breakdown
The average age of line controllers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the line controller population.
Line controller age breakdown
| Line Controller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Line controller educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Line controllers by degree level
| Line controller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Line controller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, line controllers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $147,593 annually. With a Master's degree, line controllers earn a median annual income of $134,543 compared to $104,509 for line controllers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $134,543 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $70,012 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,509 |
| Doctorate Degree | $147,593 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,995 |
Line controller employment statistics
Most line controllers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where line controllers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line controllers work.
Line controller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Line controller jobs by company type
Employees with the line controller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most line controllers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Line controller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 6% |
Line controller jobs by industry
The most common industries for line controllers are manufacturing, finance and technology.
Line controller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Line controller turnover and employment statistics
Line controller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line controllers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line controller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line controller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.13% |
| 2011 | 4.53% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 2.20% |
| 2021 | 2.52% |
Average line controller tenure
The average line controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 215 line controllers resumes in Zippia's database.
Line controller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Line controller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line controllers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Of Environmental Services | 4.78% | 92,312 |
| Electric Distribution Department Manager | 5.19% | 39,505 |
| Line Controller | 10.51% | - |
| Consulting Practice Manager | 11.01% | 42,595 |
| Material Lister | 11.39% | 18,845 |
| Manager & Instructor | 17.60% | 30,805 |
| Human Resources Vice President | 17.78% | 74,729 |
Similar line controller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Of Environmental Services | 4.78% | 92,312 |
| Electric Distribution Department Manager | 5.19% | 39,505 |
| Consulting Practice Manager | 11.01% | 42,595 |
| Material Lister | 11.39% | 18,845 |
| Manager & Instructor | 17.60% | 30,805 |
| Human Resources Vice President | 17.78% | 74,729 |
Foreign languages spoken by line controllers
The most common foreign language among line controllers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Cantonese, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Line controller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Cantonese | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
