Rail car mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Rail car mechanic gender statistics
2.8% of rail car mechanics are women and 97.2% of rail car mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.2%
- Female, 2.8%
Rail car mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.2% |
| Female | 2.8% |
Rail car mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,421
Female income
$47,838
Rail car mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rail car mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.8% of rail car mechanics are female.
Rail car mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2012 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2013 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2016 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2017 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2018 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2019 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2020 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2021 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
Rail car mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared rail car mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Rail Car Mechanic | 97% | 3% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Rail car mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rail car mechanics is White, which makes up 74.4% of all rail car mechanics. Comparatively, 13.8% of rail car mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of rail car mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 74.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Rail car mechanic race
| Rail car mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Rail car mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how rail car mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rail car mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.30% | 5.22% | 1.25% | 11.98% |
| 2011 | 78.31% | 5.50% | 0.99% | 13.21% |
| 2012 | 77.60% | 6.49% | 1.12% | 12.89% |
| 2013 | 76.19% | 5.97% | 1.51% | 13.65% |
| 2014 | 77.50% | 5.50% | 1.31% | 13.61% |
| 2015 | 76.51% | 5.75% | 1.19% | 14.27% |
| 2016 | 77.33% | 4.90% | 1.59% | 13.81% |
| 2017 | 78.61% | 4.60% | 1.80% | 12.32% |
| 2018 | 75.41% | 5.75% | 1.73% | 14.75% |
| 2019 | 78.12% | 5.54% | 1.33% | 12.89% |
| 2020 | 75.79% | 5.40% | 0.96% | 13.12% |
| 2021 | 74.40% | 5.47% | 1.75% | 13.82% |
Rail car mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rail car mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown rail car mechanics have the lowest average salary at $46,530.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,530 |
| White | $48,530 |
| Black or African American | $47,489 |
| Asian | $52,751 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,055 |
Average rail car mechanic age
See how the average age of rail car mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rail car mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 44 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Rail car mechanic age breakdown
The average age of rail car mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the rail car mechanic population.
Rail car mechanic age breakdown
| Rail Car Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Rail car mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for rail car mechanics is associate degree, with 26% of rail car mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 21%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Rail car mechanics by degree level
| Rail car mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Rail car mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rail car mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,911 annually. With a Associate degree, rail car mechanics earn a median annual income of $50,423 compared to $49,210 for rail car mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,210 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,911 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,423 |
Rail car mechanic employment statistics
Company size where rail car mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rail car mechanics work.
Rail car mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Rail car mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Rail car mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rail car mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rail car mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rail car mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.17% |
| 2012 | 4.03% |
| 2013 | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 2.80% |
Average rail car mechanic tenure
The average rail car mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 81 rail car mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Rail car mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Rail car mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rail car mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Mechanic | 1.31% | - |
| Marine Diesel Technician | 1.79% | 56,781 |
| Wheel Alignment Technician | 2.20% | 62,651 |
| Preflight Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,686 |
| Tire Changer | 3.57% | 3,919 |
| Body Specialist | 3.73% | 22,538 |
| Motor Bike Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,158 |
Similar rail car mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Diesel Technician | 1.79% | 56,781 |
| Wheel Alignment Technician | 2.20% | 62,651 |
| Preflight Mechanic | 2.41% | 33,686 |
| Tire Changer | 3.57% | 3,919 |
| Body Specialist | 3.73% | 22,538 |
| Motor Bike Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,158 |
Foreign languages spoken by rail car mechanics
- Dakota, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Rail car mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |