Rail signal mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Rail signal mechanic gender statistics
0.0% of rail signal mechanics are women and 100.0% of rail signal mechanics are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Rail signal mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Rail signal mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,093
Female income
$63,027
Rail signal mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rail signal mechanic positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of rail signal mechanics are female.
Rail signal mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Rail signal mechanic related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Signal Mechanic | 100% | - |
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Female
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Rail signal mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rail signal mechanics is White, which makes up 68.6% of all rail signal mechanics. Comparatively, 16.5% of rail signal mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of rail signal mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Rail signal mechanic race
| Rail signal mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Rail signal mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how rail signal mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rail signal mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.01% | 5.66% | 2.61% | 13.43% |
| 2011 | 74.04% | 6.94% | 2.40% | 14.25% |
| 2012 | 74.42% | 5.71% | 3.18% | 14.30% |
| 2013 | 75.50% | 5.77% | 2.53% | 13.95% |
| 2014 | 74.56% | 5.28% | 2.81% | 14.70% |
| 2015 | 74.77% | 5.57% | 1.86% | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 74.64% | 5.94% | 2.67% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 73.03% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 14.91% |
| 2018 | 74.08% | 6.12% | 2.29% | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 74.09% | 5.80% | 2.51% | 15.38% |
| 2020 | 71.74% | 4.22% | 2.42% | 17.24% |
| 2021 | 68.56% | 6.71% | 2.35% | 16.52% |
Rail signal mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,814 |
| White | $71,373 |
| Black or African American | $67,256 |
| Asian | $69,500 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,590 |
Average rail signal mechanic age
See how the average age of rail signal mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rail signal mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Rail signal mechanic age breakdown
The average age of rail signal mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the rail signal mechanic population.
Rail signal mechanic age breakdown
| Rail Signal Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Rail signal mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for rail signal mechanics is associate degree, with 44% of rail signal mechanics 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%.
- Associate, 44%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Rail signal mechanics by degree level
| Rail signal mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Rail signal mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,935 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,562 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,384 |
Rail signal mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Rail signal mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rail signal mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rail signal mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rail signal mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average rail signal mechanic tenure
The average rail signal mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 rail signal mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Rail signal mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 27% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Rail signal mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rail signal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Hvac Technician | 1.73% | 64,060 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Rail Signal Mechanic | 3.56% | - |
| Skilled Helper | 3.67% | 13,499 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Camera Repair Technician | 8.86% | 22,291 |
Similar rail signal mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Hvac Technician | 1.73% | 64,060 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Skilled Helper | 3.67% | 13,499 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Camera Repair Technician | 8.86% | 22,291 |
Foreign languages spoken by rail signal mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Rail signal mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |