Rail operations controller demographics and statistics in the US
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Rail operations controller gender statistics
22.2% of rail operations controllers are women and 77.8% of rail operations controllers are men.
- Male, 77.8%
- Female, 22.2%
Rail operations controller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.8% |
| Female | 22.2% |
Rail operations controller gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,197
Female income
$32,887
Rail operations controller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rail operations controller positions over time. Currently, 22.2% of rail operations controllers are female.
Rail operations controller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.89% | 24.11% |
| 2011 | 76.20% | 23.80% |
| 2012 | 75.17% | 24.83% |
| 2013 | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| 2014 | 74.77% | 25.23% |
| 2015 | 77.32% | 22.68% |
| 2016 | 76.64% | 23.36% |
| 2017 | 75.73% | 24.27% |
| 2018 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
| 2019 | 81.13% | 18.87% |
| 2020 | 81.37% | 18.63% |
| 2021 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
Rail operations controller related jobs gender ratio
We compared rail operations controllers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Rail Operations Controller | 78% | 22% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Rail operations controller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rail operations controllers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all rail operations controllers. Comparatively, 17.5% of rail operations controllers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of rail operations controllers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Rail operations controller race
| Rail operations controller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Rail operations controller race and ethnicity over time
See how rail operations controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rail operations controller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.41% | 9.59% | 1.82% | 10.57% |
| 2011 | 72.29% | 11.37% | 1.84% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 72.43% | 10.81% | 2.40% | 12.06% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.30% | 2.21% | 10.51% |
| 2014 | 71.75% | 11.62% | 1.92% | 12.02% |
| 2015 | 72.03% | 11.76% | 1.89% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 72.37% | 10.12% | 3.03% | 11.86% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 9.51% | 2.13% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 67.67% | 11.06% | 3.56% | 15.37% |
| 2019 | 68.95% | 9.16% | 3.15% | 16.34% |
| 2020 | 63.83% | 10.51% | 3.44% | 17.71% |
| 2021 | 62.40% | 10.27% | 3.85% | 17.51% |
Rail operations controller wage gap by race
According to our data, white rail operations controllers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rail operations controllers have the lowest average salary at $36,386.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,558 |
| White | $38,151 |
| Black or African American | $36,386 |
| Asian | $36,774 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,140 |
Average rail operations controller age
See how the average age of rail operations controllers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rail operations controller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 41 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 36 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36.5 |
Rail operations controller age breakdown
The average age of rail operations controllers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the rail operations controller population.
Rail operations controller age breakdown
| Rail Operations Controller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Rail operations controller educational attainment
The most common degree for rail operations controllers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of rail operations controllers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Rail operations controllers by degree level
| Rail operations controller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Rail operations controller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rail operations controllers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,697 annually. With a Associate degree, rail operations controllers earn a median annual income of $39,089 compared to $36,062 for rail operations controllers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,062 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,697 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,089 |
Rail operations controller employment statistics
Company size where rail operations controllers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rail operations controllers work.
Rail operations controller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 45% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Rail operations controller turnover and employment statistics
Rail operations controller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rail operations controllers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rail operations controller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rail operations controller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 6.93% |
| 2012 | 5.71% |
| 2013 | 5.09% |
| 2014 | 4.22% |
| 2015 | 3.94% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.61% |
Average rail operations controller tenure
The average rail operations controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 rail operations controllers resumes in Zippia's database.
Rail operations controller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 30% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Rail operations controller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rail operations controllers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Store Stocker | 6.40% | 66,393 |
| Rail Operations Controller | 7.39% | - |
| Caller | 8.26% | 852 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Shop Router | 10.63% | 10,959 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 4,083 |
Similar rail operations controller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Store Stocker | 6.40% | 66,393 |
| Caller | 8.26% | 852 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Shop Router | 10.63% | 10,959 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 4,083 |