Rail maintenance worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Rail maintenance worker demographics by:
Rail maintenance worker gender statistics
4.0% of rail maintenance workers are women and 96.0% of rail maintenance workers are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Rail maintenance worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Rail maintenance worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,368
Female income
$42,114
Rail maintenance worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rail maintenance worker positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of rail maintenance workers are female.
Rail maintenance worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.11% | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
| 2012 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2013 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2014 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2016 | 97.02% | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 95.55% | 4.45% |
| 2018 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 97.28% | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 98.69% | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
Rail maintenance worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared rail maintenance workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Rail Maintenance Worker | 96% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Female
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Rail maintenance worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rail maintenance workers is White, which makes up 64.5% of all rail maintenance workers. Comparatively, 16.1% of rail maintenance workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of rail maintenance workers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
Rail maintenance worker race
| Rail maintenance worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
Rail maintenance worker race and ethnicity over time
See how rail maintenance worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rail maintenance worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.66% | 10.87% | 2.57% | 15.78% |
| 2011 | 66.54% | 10.70% | 1.11% | 18.82% |
| 2012 | 68.74% | 11.13% | 1.36% | 16.86% |
| 2013 | 69.43% | 12.37% | 2.09% | 13.66% |
| 2014 | 69.35% | 7.59% | 0.86% | 19.87% |
| 2015 | 71.07% | 8.41% | 1.30% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 69.53% | 11.02% | 3.09% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 69.79% | 6.98% | 2.15% | 18.53% |
| 2018 | 73.41% | 9.19% | 3.70% | 12.24% |
| 2019 | 69.46% | 9.89% | 1.33% | 18.40% |
| 2020 | 64.99% | 9.16% | 0.95% | 17.90% |
| 2021 | 64.54% | 10.34% | 2.62% | 16.08% |
Rail maintenance worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown rail maintenance workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rail maintenance workers have the lowest average salary at $42,164.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,564 |
| White | $46,366 |
| Black or African American | $42,164 |
| Asian | $46,422 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,480 |
Average rail maintenance worker age
See how the average age of rail maintenance workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Rail maintenance worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 |
Rail maintenance worker age breakdown
The average age of rail maintenance workers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the rail maintenance worker population.
Rail maintenance worker age breakdown
| Rail Maintenance Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Rail maintenance worker educational attainment
The most common degree for rail maintenance workers is high school diploma, with 65% of rail maintenance workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 12% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 65%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Rail maintenance workers by degree level
| Rail maintenance worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 65% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Rail maintenance worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rail maintenance workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,519 annually. With a Associate degree, rail maintenance workers earn a median annual income of $48,516 compared to $43,945 for rail maintenance workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,945 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,519 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,516 |
Rail maintenance worker employment statistics
Company size where rail maintenance workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rail maintenance workers work.
Rail maintenance worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Rail maintenance worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for rail maintenance workers are transportation, construction and manufacturing.
Rail maintenance worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 23% |
| Construction | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Rail maintenance worker turnover and employment statistics
Rail maintenance worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rail maintenance workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rail maintenance worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rail maintenance worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.36% |
| 2011 | 7.17% |
| 2012 | 6.75% |
| 2013 | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 4.36% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 2.59% |
| 2021 | 5.24% |
Average rail maintenance worker tenure
The average rail maintenance worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 rail maintenance workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Rail maintenance worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Rail maintenance worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rail maintenance workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Hvac Technician | 1.73% | 64,060 |
| Precision Millwright | 2.00% | 1,597 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Outside Machinist Helper | 3.67% | 36,767 |
| Appliance Worker | 3.71% | 21,754 |
| Rail Maintenance Worker | 5.96% | - |
| Camera Assistant | 8.86% | 240 |
Similar rail maintenance worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Hvac Technician | 1.73% | 64,060 |
| Precision Millwright | 2.00% | 1,597 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Outside Machinist Helper | 3.67% | 36,767 |
| Appliance Worker | 3.71% | 21,754 |
| Camera Assistant | 8.86% | 240 |
Foreign languages spoken by rail maintenance workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Rail maintenance worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |