Pitman demographics and statistics in the US
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Pitman gender statistics
7.6% of pitmen are women and 92.4% of pitmen are men.
- Male, 92.4%
- Female, 7.6%
Pitman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.4% |
| Female | 7.6% |
Pitman gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,021
Female income
$37,084
Pitman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pitman positions over time. Currently, 7.6% of pitmen are female.
Pitman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.41% | 15.59% |
| 2011 | 82.93% | 17.07% |
| 2012 | 86.82% | 13.18% |
| 2013 | 85.12% | 14.88% |
| 2014 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2015 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2016 | 91.98% | 8.02% |
| 2017 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2018 | 91.98% | 8.02% |
| 2019 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2020 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2021 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
Pitman related jobs gender ratio
We compared pitmen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Pitman | 92% | 8% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Pitman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pitmen is White, which makes up 58.6% of all pitmen. Comparatively, 18.1% of pitmen are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of pitmen are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Pitman race
| Pitman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Pitman race and ethnicity over time
See how pitman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pitman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.38% | 11.34% | 7.66% | 12.92% |
| 2011 | 63.72% | 12.53% | 6.42% | 13.24% |
| 2012 | 63.64% | 11.14% | 6.55% | 13.92% |
| 2013 | 63.71% | 12.33% | 7.37% | 12.40% |
| 2014 | 60.98% | 12.48% | 7.41% | 14.93% |
| 2015 | 61.10% | 11.40% | 7.89% | 15.95% |
| 2016 | 63.76% | 10.27% | 6.54% | 15.98% |
| 2017 | 64.66% | 11.13% | 7.25% | 13.09% |
| 2018 | 60.92% | 12.06% | 5.97% | 15.67% |
| 2019 | 62.07% | 12.43% | 5.72% | 15.33% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 11.11% | 8.42% | 14.63% |
| 2021 | 58.63% | 11.18% | 6.56% | 18.06% |
Pitman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown pitmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pitmen have the lowest average salary at $37,294.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,935 |
| White | $41,169 |
| Black or African American | $38,228 |
| Asian | $41,285 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,294 |
Average pitman age
See how the average age of pitmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pitman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 30 | |
| White | 31 | 28 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
Pitman age breakdown
The average age of pitmen is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the pitman population.
Pitman age breakdown
| Pitman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Pitman educational attainment
The most common degree for pitmen is high school diploma, with 47% of pitmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 26% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 12%
Pitmen by degree level
| Pitman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
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Pitman employment statistics
Company size where pitmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pitmen work.
Pitman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Pitman jobs by industry
The most common industries for pitmen are energy, automotive and manufacturing.
Pitman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 23% |
| Automotive | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
Pitman turnover and employment statistics
Pitman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pitmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pitman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pitman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.93% |
| 2011 | 15.18% |
| 2012 | 14.53% |
| 2013 | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 10.47% |
| 2015 | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 7.57% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 7.43% |
Average pitman tenure
The average pitman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 101 pitmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Pitman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Pitman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pitmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Lot Attendant | 2.50% | 52,986 |
| Airport Utility Worker | 5.73% | 26,362 |
| Pitman | 5.79% | - |
| Traffic Inspector | 8.00% | 18,230 |
| Freight Service Inspector | 11.12% | 22,812 |
| Station Usher | 12.88% | 1,308 |
Similar pitman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Lot Attendant | 2.50% | 52,986 |
| Airport Utility Worker | 5.73% | 26,362 |
| Traffic Inspector | 8.00% | 18,230 |
| Freight Service Inspector | 11.12% | 22,812 |
| Station Usher | 12.88% | 1,308 |
Foreign languages spoken by pitmen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Pitman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |