Railroad engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Railroad engineer gender statistics
4.2% of railroad engineers are women and 95.8% of railroad engineers are men.
- Male, 95.8%
- Female, 4.2%
Railroad engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.8% |
| Female | 4.2% |
Railroad engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,688
Female income
$52,135
Railroad engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in railroad engineer positions over time. Currently, 4.2% of railroad engineers are female.
Railroad engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2011 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2012 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2015 | 98.75% | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2017 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
| 2018 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2020 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2021 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
Railroad engineer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Railroad engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among railroad engineers is White, which makes up 69.9% of all railroad engineers. Comparatively, 13.4% of railroad engineers are Black or African American and 9.4% of railroad engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.9%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Railroad engineer race
| Railroad engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Railroad engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how railroad engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Railroad engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.94% | 13.07% | 0.68% | 10.16% |
| 2011 | 74.31% | 14.32% | 0.88% | 8.77% |
| 2012 | 72.51% | 14.93% | 0.55% | 10.42% |
| 2013 | 75.68% | 11.86% | 0.81% | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 75.12% | 11.73% | 0.37% | 9.37% |
| 2015 | 78.03% | 10.69% | 0.94% | 7.56% |
| 2016 | 76.97% | 11.06% | 1.68% | 8.81% |
| 2017 | 74.94% | 12.17% | 0.71% | 9.26% |
| 2018 | 76.42% | 10.05% | 0.75% | 9.49% |
| 2019 | 73.99% | 11.94% | 1.77% | 9.34% |
| 2020 | 72.02% | 13.17% | 0.23% | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 69.92% | 13.35% | 1.92% | 9.40% |
Railroad engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white railroad engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american railroad engineers have the lowest average salary at $50,770.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,550 |
| White | $56,157 |
| Black or African American | $50,770 |
| Asian | $54,544 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,563 |
Average railroad engineer age
See how the average age of railroad engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Railroad engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Railroad engineer age breakdown
The average age of railroad engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the railroad engineer population.
Railroad engineer age breakdown
| Railroad Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Railroad engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for railroad engineers is bachelor's degree, with 43% of railroad engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Railroad engineers by degree level
| Railroad engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Railroad engineer employment statistics
Most railroad engineers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where railroad engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where railroad engineers work.
Railroad engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Railroad engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the railroad engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most railroad engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Railroad engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 14% |
Railroad engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for railroad engineers are transportation, manufacturing and government.
Railroad engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 39% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Government | 9% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Railroad engineer turnover and employment statistics
Railroad engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for railroad engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Railroad engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Railroad engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.98% |
| 2011 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average railroad engineer tenure
The average railroad engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 railroad engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Railroad engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 36% |
Railroad engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of railroad engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Assembler/Packer | 4.53% | 35,106 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Switchman Supervisor | 10.74% | 974 |
| Railroad Engineer | 11.69% | - |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar railroad engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Assembler/Packer | 4.53% | 35,106 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Switchman Supervisor | 10.74% | 974 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by railroad engineers
- Carrier, 100.0%
Railroad engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |