Rail car repairman demographics and statistics in the US
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Rail car repairman demographics by:
Rail car repairman gender statistics
5.3% of rail car repairmen are women and 94.7% of rail car repairmen are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Rail car repairman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Rail car repairman gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,790
Female income
$50,109
Rail car repairman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rail car repairman positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of rail car repairmen are female.
Rail car repairman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.47% | 9.53% |
| 2011 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 94.94% | 5.06% |
| 2013 | 94.11% | 5.89% |
| 2014 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
| 2015 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2016 | 90.87% | 9.13% |
| 2017 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2018 | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 2019 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2020 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2021 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
Rail car repairman related jobs gender ratio
We compared rail car repairmen 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 Repairman | 95% | 5% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Rail car repairman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rail car repairmen is White, which makes up 72.9% of all rail car repairmen. Comparatively, 14.7% of rail car repairmen are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of rail car repairmen are Black or African American.
- White, 72.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Rail car repairman race
| Rail car repairman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Rail car repairman race and ethnicity over time
See how rail car repairman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rail car repairman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.79% | 5.76% | 1.30% | 12.85% |
| 2011 | 76.80% | 6.03% | 1.04% | 14.07% |
| 2012 | 76.09% | 7.03% | 1.17% | 13.75% |
| 2013 | 74.68% | 6.50% | 1.56% | 14.51% |
| 2014 | 75.99% | 6.03% | 1.36% | 14.47% |
| 2015 | 75.00% | 6.28% | 1.24% | 15.13% |
| 2016 | 75.82% | 5.43% | 1.64% | 14.67% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 5.13% | 1.85% | 13.18% |
| 2018 | 73.90% | 6.29% | 1.77% | 15.61% |
| 2019 | 76.61% | 6.07% | 1.38% | 13.75% |
| 2020 | 74.28% | 5.93% | 1.01% | 13.98% |
| 2021 | 72.89% | 6.00% | 1.79% | 14.68% |
Rail car repairman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rail car repairmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown rail car repairmen have the lowest average salary at $48,587.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,587 |
| White | $50,917 |
| Black or African American | $49,702 |
| Asian | $55,872 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,197 |
Average rail car repairman age
See how the average age of rail car repairmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Rail car repairman 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 repairman age breakdown
The average age of rail car repairmen is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the rail car repairman population.
Rail car repairman age breakdown
| Rail Car Repairman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Rail car repairman educational attainment
The most common degree for rail car repairmen is high school diploma, with 48% of rail car repairmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Rail car repairmen by degree level
| Rail car repairman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Rail car repairman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rail car repairmen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $56,061 annually. With a Associate degree, rail car repairmen earn a median annual income of $53,133 compared to $51,712 for rail car repairmen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,712 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,061 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,133 |
Rail car repairman employment statistics
Company size where rail car repairmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rail car repairmen work.
Rail car repairman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Rail car repairman jobs by industry
The most common industries for rail car repairmen are transportation, finance and real estate.
Rail car repairman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 47% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
Rail car repairman turnover and employment statistics
Rail car repairman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rail car repairmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rail car repairman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rail car repairman 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 repairman tenure
The average rail car repairman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 rail car repairmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Rail car repairman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Rail car repairman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rail car repairmen 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 Repairman | 1.31% | - |
| Mechanic | 1.79% | 100,534 |
| Automotive Alignment Specialist | 2.20% | 35,557 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Technician | 2.41% | 105,268 |
| Tire Changer | 3.57% | 3,919 |
| Auto Body Repairer | 3.73% | 11,365 |
| Engine Repairer, Service | 5.18% | 5,498 |
Similar rail car repairman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanic | 1.79% | 100,534 |
| Automotive Alignment Specialist | 2.20% | 35,557 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Technician | 2.41% | 105,268 |
| Tire Changer | 3.57% | 3,919 |
| Auto Body Repairer | 3.73% | 11,365 |
| Engine Repairer, Service | 5.18% | 5,498 |