Rail car repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Rail car repairer gender statistics
2.9% of rail car repairers are women and 97.1% of rail car repairers are men.
- Male, 97.1%
- Female, 2.9%
Rail car repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.1% |
| Female | 2.9% |
Rail car repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,542
Female income
$57,769
Rail car repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rail car repairer positions over time. Currently, 2.9% of rail car repairers are female.
Rail car repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2011 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2012 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2013 | 96.83% | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 97.55% | 2.45% |
| 2015 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2016 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2017 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2018 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2019 | 95.85% | 4.15% |
| 2020 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2021 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
Rail car repairer related jobs gender ratio
We compared rail car repairers 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 Repairer | 97% | 3% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Rail car repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rail car repairers is White, which makes up 78.7% of all rail car repairers. Comparatively, 11.5% of rail car repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of rail car repairers are Black or African American.
- White, 78.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Rail car repairer race
| Rail car repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Rail car repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how rail car repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rail car repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.63% | 3.55% | 1.09% | 9.69% |
| 2011 | 82.64% | 3.82% | 0.84% | 10.92% |
| 2012 | 81.93% | 4.82% | 0.97% | 10.60% |
| 2013 | 80.52% | 4.29% | 1.35% | 11.36% |
| 2014 | 81.83% | 3.82% | 1.15% | 11.32% |
| 2015 | 80.84% | 4.07% | 1.04% | 11.98% |
| 2016 | 81.66% | 3.22% | 1.43% | 11.52% |
| 2017 | 82.94% | 2.92% | 1.64% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 79.74% | 4.08% | 1.57% | 12.46% |
| 2019 | 82.45% | 3.86% | 1.18% | 10.60% |
| 2020 | 80.12% | 3.72% | 0.80% | 10.83% |
| 2021 | 78.73% | 3.79% | 1.59% | 11.53% |
Rail car repairer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,041 |
| White | $58,687 |
| Black or African American | $57,307 |
| Asian | $64,304 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,735 |
Average rail car repairer age
See how the average age of rail car repairers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Rail car repairer 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 repairer age breakdown
The average age of rail car repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the rail car repairer population.
Rail car repairer age breakdown
| Rail Car Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Rail car repairer educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Rail car repairers by degree level
| Rail car repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Rail car repairer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,588 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,518 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,200 |
Rail car repairer employment statistics
Company size where rail car repairers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rail car repairers work.
Rail car repairer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 54% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Rail car repairer jobs by company type
Employees with the rail car repairer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rail car repairers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Rail car repairer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 23% |
Rail car repairer turnover and employment statistics
Rail car repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rail car repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rail car repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rail car repairer 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 repairer tenure
The average rail car repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 rail car repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Rail car repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Rail car repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rail car repairers 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 Repairer | 1.31% | - |
| Transit Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,499 |
| Automotive Cooling System Diagnostic Technician | 2.20% | 60,699 |
| Aircraft Engine Mechanic | 2.41% | 37,033 |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Body Specialist | 3.73% | 22,538 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,708 |
Similar rail car repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,499 |
| Automotive Cooling System Diagnostic Technician | 2.20% | 60,699 |
| Aircraft Engine Mechanic | 2.41% | 37,033 |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Body Specialist | 3.73% | 22,538 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,708 |