Locomotive operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Locomotive operator demographics by:
Locomotive operator gender statistics
10.4% of locomotive operators are women and 89.6% of locomotive operators are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Locomotive operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Locomotive operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,451
Female income
$48,978
Locomotive operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in locomotive operator positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of locomotive operators are female.
Locomotive operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
| 2011 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2012 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2013 | 91.05% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
| 2015 | 96.73% | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2017 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
| 2018 | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 2019 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2021 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
Locomotive operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Operator | 90% | 10% |
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Locomotive operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among locomotive operators is White, which makes up 69.0% of all locomotive operators. Comparatively, 13.5% of locomotive operators are Black or African American and 10.6% of locomotive operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.0%
- Black or African American, 13.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Locomotive operator race
| Locomotive operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Locomotive operator race and ethnicity over time
See how locomotive operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Locomotive operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.03% | 13.19% | 0.68% | 11.33% |
| 2011 | 73.40% | 14.44% | 0.89% | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 71.61% | 15.05% | 0.56% | 11.59% |
| 2013 | 74.78% | 11.98% | 0.82% | 10.25% |
| 2014 | 74.21% | 11.85% | 0.38% | 10.54% |
| 2015 | 77.12% | 10.81% | 0.94% | 8.73% |
| 2016 | 76.07% | 11.18% | 1.68% | 9.98% |
| 2017 | 74.03% | 12.29% | 0.71% | 10.43% |
| 2018 | 75.52% | 10.17% | 0.75% | 10.66% |
| 2019 | 73.08% | 12.06% | 1.78% | 10.51% |
| 2020 | 71.11% | 13.29% | 0.23% | 11.14% |
| 2021 | 69.02% | 13.47% | 1.92% | 10.56% |
Locomotive operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white locomotive operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american locomotive operators have the lowest average salary at $47,684.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,320 |
| White | $52,795 |
| Black or African American | $47,684 |
| Asian | $51,264 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,333 |
Average locomotive operator age
See how the average age of locomotive operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Locomotive operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Locomotive operator age breakdown
The average age of locomotive operators is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the locomotive operator population.
Locomotive operator age breakdown
| Locomotive Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Locomotive operator educational attainment
The most common degree for locomotive operators is high school diploma, with 42% of locomotive operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Locomotive operators by degree level
| Locomotive operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Locomotive operator employment statistics
Company size where locomotive operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where locomotive operators work.
Locomotive operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Locomotive operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for locomotive operators are transportation, manufacturing and construction.
Locomotive operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Locomotive operator turnover and employment statistics
Locomotive operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for locomotive operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Locomotive operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Locomotive operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.98% |
| 2011 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average locomotive operator tenure
The average locomotive operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 293 locomotive operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Locomotive operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Locomotive operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of locomotive 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Conductor And Engineer | 10.74% | 673 |
| Locomotive Operator | 11.69% | - |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar locomotive operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Conductor And Engineer | 10.74% | 673 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by locomotive operators
The most common foreign language among locomotive operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 12.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Dakota, 12.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Locomotive operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Dakota | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
