Locomotive electrician demographics and statistics in the US
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Locomotive electrician gender statistics
2.1% of locomotive electricians are women and 97.9% of locomotive electricians are men.
- Male, 97.9%
- Female, 2.1%
Locomotive electrician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.9% |
| Female | 2.1% |
Locomotive electrician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,644
Female income
$55,920
Locomotive electrician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in locomotive electrician positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of locomotive electricians are female.
Locomotive electrician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2012 | 98.32% | 1.68% |
| 2013 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 98.28% | 1.72% |
| 2015 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2016 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2017 | 98.18% | 1.82% |
| 2018 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2019 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 98.20% | 1.80% |
| 2021 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
Locomotive electrician related jobs gender ratio
We compared locomotive electricians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Locomotive Electrician | 98% | 2% |
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Locomotive electrician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among locomotive electricians is White, which makes up 68.7% of all locomotive electricians. Comparatively, 15.3% of locomotive electricians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of locomotive electricians are Black or African American.
- White, 68.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Locomotive electrician race
| Locomotive electrician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Locomotive electrician race and ethnicity over time
See how locomotive electrician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Locomotive electrician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.45% | 9.11% | 2.18% | 10.95% |
| 2011 | 74.81% | 9.45% | 2.22% | 10.95% |
| 2012 | 74.67% | 9.35% | 2.27% | 11.07% |
| 2013 | 73.90% | 9.45% | 2.25% | 11.75% |
| 2014 | 74.17% | 9.64% | 2.10% | 11.79% |
| 2015 | 73.37% | 9.85% | 2.25% | 11.78% |
| 2016 | 73.39% | 9.13% | 2.13% | 12.59% |
| 2017 | 71.30% | 8.98% | 2.49% | 14.52% |
| 2018 | 72.70% | 8.71% | 2.05% | 13.84% |
| 2019 | 73.46% | 8.38% | 2.21% | 13.48% |
| 2020 | 70.01% | 9.04% | 2.12% | 13.57% |
| 2021 | 68.75% | 8.60% | 2.26% | 15.26% |
Locomotive electrician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian locomotive electricians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino locomotive electricians have the lowest average salary at $55,399.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,578 |
| White | $59,674 |
| Black or African American | $55,509 |
| Asian | $60,237 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,399 |
Average locomotive electrician age
See how the average age of locomotive electricians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Locomotive electrician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 52 |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
| White | 42 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Locomotive electrician age breakdown
The average age of locomotive electricians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the locomotive electrician population.
Locomotive electrician age breakdown
| Locomotive Electrician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Locomotive electrician educational attainment
The most common degree for locomotive electricians is associate degree, with 47% of locomotive electricians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- Associate, 47%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Locomotive electricians by degree level
| Locomotive electrician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Locomotive electrician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, locomotive electricians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $61,622 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, locomotive electricians earn a median annual income of $59,161 compared to $57,436 for locomotive electricians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,436 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,161 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,622 |
Locomotive electrician employment statistics
Company size where locomotive electricians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where locomotive electricians work.
Locomotive electrician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Locomotive electrician jobs by industry
The most common industries for locomotive electricians are transportation, manufacturing and real estate.
Locomotive electrician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 50% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Locomotive electrician turnover and employment statistics
Locomotive electrician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for locomotive electricians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Locomotive electrician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Locomotive electrician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 12.66% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 6.08% |
| 2015 | 4.67% |
| 2016 | 4.49% |
| 2017 | 3.48% |
| 2018 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.91% |
Average locomotive electrician tenure
The average locomotive electrician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 271 locomotive electricians resumes in Zippia's database.
Locomotive electrician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Locomotive electrician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of locomotive electricians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Roofer Apprentice | 1.43% | 7,242 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| Air Breaker Operator | 2.24% | 26,936 |
| Locomotive Electrician | 2.76% | - |
| Floor Layer Apprentice | 3.39% | 34,588 |
| Precision Structural Metal Fitter | 4.07% | 6,934 |
Similar locomotive electrician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Roofer Apprentice | 1.43% | 7,242 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| Air Breaker Operator | 2.24% | 26,936 |
| Floor Layer Apprentice | 3.39% | 34,588 |
| Precision Structural Metal Fitter | 4.07% | 6,934 |
Foreign languages spoken by locomotive electricians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Locomotive electrician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |