Railroad maintenance clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Railroad maintenance clerk gender statistics
29.6% of railroad maintenance clerks are women and 70.4% of railroad maintenance clerks are men.
- Male, 70.4%
- Female, 29.6%
Railroad maintenance clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.4% |
| Female | 29.6% |
Railroad maintenance clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,974
Female income
$60,557
Railroad maintenance clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in railroad maintenance clerk positions over time. Currently, 29.6% of railroad maintenance clerks are female.
Railroad maintenance clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.21% | 35.79% |
| 2011 | 63.15% | 36.85% |
| 2012 | 62.15% | 37.85% |
| 2013 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2014 | 62.91% | 37.09% |
| 2015 | 62.48% | 37.52% |
| 2016 | 62.99% | 37.01% |
| 2017 | 62.91% | 37.09% |
| 2018 | 62.47% | 37.53% |
| 2019 | 66.56% | 33.44% |
| 2020 | 69.28% | 30.72% |
| 2021 | 70.42% | 29.58% |
Railroad maintenance clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared railroad maintenance clerks 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% |
| Railroad Maintenance Clerk | 70% | 30% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Railroad maintenance clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among railroad maintenance clerks is White, which makes up 60.4% of all railroad maintenance clerks. Comparatively, 16.9% of railroad maintenance clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of railroad maintenance clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Railroad maintenance clerk race
| Railroad maintenance clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Railroad maintenance clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how railroad maintenance clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Railroad maintenance clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.17% | 9.83% | 5.16% | 12.74% |
| 2011 | 69.14% | 10.61% | 4.53% | 13.20% |
| 2012 | 69.91% | 10.11% | 5.13% | 12.34% |
| 2013 | 68.44% | 10.48% | 5.55% | 13.00% |
| 2014 | 66.53% | 10.94% | 5.69% | 13.66% |
| 2015 | 67.37% | 10.58% | 6.03% | 13.69% |
| 2016 | 67.33% | 9.99% | 5.01% | 15.21% |
| 2017 | 66.59% | 10.37% | 6.21% | 14.09% |
| 2018 | 66.77% | 9.57% | 5.78% | 15.01% |
| 2019 | 67.35% | 8.78% | 6.06% | 15.32% |
| 2020 | 61.46% | 10.54% | 7.61% | 15.15% |
| 2021 | 60.42% | 10.23% | 7.02% | 16.86% |
Railroad maintenance clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian railroad maintenance clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american railroad maintenance clerks have the lowest average salary at $61,836.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,290 |
| White | $71,448 |
| Black or African American | $61,836 |
| Asian | $74,028 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,907 |
Average railroad maintenance clerk age
See how the average age of railroad maintenance clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Railroad maintenance clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 41 |
| Asian | 38 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 38 |
Railroad maintenance clerk age breakdown
The average age of railroad maintenance clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the railroad maintenance clerk population.
Railroad maintenance clerk age breakdown
| Railroad Maintenance Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Railroad maintenance clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for railroad maintenance clerks is bachelor's degree, with 39% of railroad maintenance clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Railroad maintenance clerks by degree level
| Railroad maintenance clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Railroad maintenance clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, railroad maintenance clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $91,386 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, railroad maintenance clerks earn a median annual income of $74,047 compared to $64,195 for railroad maintenance clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,386 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,538 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,047 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,195 |
Railroad maintenance clerk employment statistics
Company size where railroad maintenance clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where railroad maintenance clerks work.
Railroad maintenance clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Railroad maintenance clerk turnover and employment statistics
Railroad maintenance clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for railroad maintenance clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Railroad maintenance clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Railroad maintenance clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.97% |
| 2011 | 5.74% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 5.69% |
| 2014 | 4.63% |
| 2015 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 3.02% |
| 2017 | 3.02% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 4.19% |
| 2021 | 4.80% |
Average railroad maintenance clerk tenure
The average railroad maintenance clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 railroad maintenance clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Railroad maintenance clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Railroad maintenance clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of railroad maintenance clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales/Stock Associate | 6.40% | 401,752 |
| Diplomatic Courier | 8.26% | 10,537 |
| Mail Carriers Supervisor | 9.48% | 18,342 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Railroad Maintenance Clerk | 10.63% | - |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
| Emergency Communications Officer | 17.25% | 93,158 |
Similar railroad maintenance clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sales/Stock Associate | 6.40% | 401,752 |
| Diplomatic Courier | 8.26% | 10,537 |
| Mail Carriers Supervisor | 9.48% | 18,342 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
| Emergency Communications Officer | 17.25% | 93,158 |