Railroad operating engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Railroad operating engineer gender statistics
1.9% of railroad operating engineers are women and 98.1% of railroad operating engineers are men.
- Male, 98.1%
- Female, 1.9%
Railroad operating engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.1% |
| Female | 1.9% |
Railroad operating engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,642
Female income
$37,337
Railroad operating engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in railroad operating engineer positions over time. Currently, 1.9% of railroad operating engineers are female.
Railroad operating engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.27% | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2012 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2013 | 98.39% | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 98.55% | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 99.44% | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 99.08% | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 98.94% | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 99.13% | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 99.01% | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
Railroad operating engineer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Operating Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Railroad operating engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among railroad operating engineers is White, which makes up 68.1% of all railroad operating engineers. Comparatively, 14.9% of railroad operating engineers are Black or African American and 10.1% of railroad operating engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.1%
- Black or African American, 14.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Railroad operating engineer race
| Railroad operating engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Railroad operating engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how railroad operating engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Railroad operating engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.12% | 14.61% | 0.68% | 10.84% |
| 2011 | 72.49% | 15.86% | 0.89% | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 70.69% | 16.47% | 0.55% | 11.10% |
| 2013 | 73.86% | 13.39% | 0.81% | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 73.30% | 13.26% | 0.38% | 10.05% |
| 2015 | 76.21% | 12.22% | 0.94% | 8.24% |
| 2016 | 75.16% | 12.59% | 1.68% | 9.49% |
| 2017 | 73.12% | 13.70% | 0.71% | 9.94% |
| 2018 | 74.60% | 11.59% | 0.75% | 10.17% |
| 2019 | 72.17% | 13.48% | 1.77% | 10.02% |
| 2020 | 70.20% | 14.71% | 0.23% | 10.65% |
| 2021 | 68.10% | 14.89% | 1.92% | 10.07% |
Railroad operating engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white railroad operating engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american railroad operating engineers have the lowest average salary at $36,196.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,525 |
| White | $40,729 |
| Black or African American | $36,196 |
| Asian | $39,364 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,536 |
Average railroad operating engineer age
See how the average age of railroad operating engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Railroad operating 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 operating engineer age breakdown
The average age of railroad operating engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the railroad operating engineer population.
Railroad operating engineer age breakdown
| Railroad Operating Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Railroad operating engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for railroad operating engineers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of railroad operating engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Railroad operating engineers by degree level
| Railroad operating engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Railroad operating engineer employment statistics
Company size where railroad operating engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where railroad operating engineers work.
Railroad operating engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 62% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Railroad operating engineer turnover and employment statistics
Railroad operating engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for railroad operating engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Railroad operating engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Railroad operating 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 operating engineer tenure
The average railroad operating engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 railroad operating engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Railroad operating engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Railroad operating engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of railroad operating 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Packer/Shipper | 4.53% | 17,034 |
| Automotive Detailer | 4.91% | 37,088 |
| Motor Boss | 10.74% | 913 |
| Railroad Operating Engineer | 11.69% | - |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar railroad operating engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Packer/Shipper | 4.53% | 17,034 |
| Automotive Detailer | 4.91% | 37,088 |
| Motor Boss | 10.74% | 913 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by railroad operating engineers
- Arabic, 50.0%
- Italian, 50.0%
Railroad operating engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| Italian | 50.0% |