Rail technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Rail technician gender statistics
5.8% of rail technicians are women and 94.2% of rail technicians are men.
- Male, 94.2%
- Female, 5.8%
Rail technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.2% |
| Female | 5.8% |
Rail technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,473
Female income
$41,972
Rail technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rail technician positions over time. Currently, 5.8% of rail technicians are female.
Rail technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.26% | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
| 2014 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2015 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2016 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2017 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2018 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2019 | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 2020 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2021 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
Rail technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared rail technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Rail Technician | 94% | 6% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Rail technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rail technicians is White, which makes up 54.9% of all rail technicians. Comparatively, 16.4% of rail technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 14.6% of rail technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 14.6%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Asian, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Rail technician race
| Rail technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.6% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Rail technician race and ethnicity over time
See how rail technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rail technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.97% | 12.33% | 3.96% | 17.08% |
| 2011 | 61.78% | 13.56% | 3.43% | 18.62% |
| 2012 | 61.78% | 15.58% | 4.22% | 17.11% |
| 2013 | 63.29% | 14.46% | 3.51% | 16.32% |
| 2014 | 62.86% | 13.54% | 5.65% | 14.85% |
| 2015 | 63.28% | 14.25% | 3.72% | 16.72% |
| 2016 | 58.26% | 14.39% | 3.49% | 21.85% |
| 2017 | 58.36% | 12.25% | 5.52% | 21.39% |
| 2018 | 65.29% | 12.02% | 3.95% | 15.18% |
| 2019 | 58.25% | 11.84% | 6.73% | 19.10% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 10.09% | 5.04% | 22.38% |
| 2021 | 54.89% | 14.57% | 6.08% | 16.40% |
Rail technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,574 |
| White | $46,718 |
| Black or African American | $43,842 |
| Asian | $47,807 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,568 |
Average rail technician age
See how the average age of rail technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Rail technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 50 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5 |
Rail technician age breakdown
The average age of rail technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the rail technician population.
Rail technician age breakdown
| Rail Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Rail technician educational attainment
The most common degree for rail technicians is high school diploma, with 30% of rail technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 18%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Rail technicians by degree level
| Rail technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Rail technician employment statistics
Most rail technicians work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where rail technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rail technicians work.
Rail technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Rail technician jobs by company type
Employees with the rail technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rail technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Rail technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 8% |
Rail technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for rail technicians are transportation, manufacturing and government.
Rail technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 35% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Rail technician turnover and employment statistics
Rail technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rail technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rail technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rail technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 3.72% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average rail technician tenure
The average rail technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 268 rail technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Rail technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Rail technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rail technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Shagger | 2.50% | 6,029 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Service Station Attendant | 5.79% | 45,500 |
| Drawbridge Tender | 8.00% | 276 |
| Rail Technician | 11.12% | - |
| Light Rail Controller | 12.88% | 15,199 |
Similar rail technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Shagger | 2.50% | 6,029 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Service Station Attendant | 5.79% | 45,500 |
| Drawbridge Tender | 8.00% | 276 |
| Light Rail Controller | 12.88% | 15,199 |
Foreign languages spoken by rail technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Rail technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |