Railroad worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Railroad worker gender statistics
5.7% of railroad workers are women and 94.3% of railroad workers are men.
- Male, 94.3%
- Female, 5.7%
Railroad worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.3% |
| Female | 5.7% |
Railroad worker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,217
Female income
$53,057
Railroad worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in railroad worker positions over time. Currently, 5.7% of railroad workers are female.
Railroad worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.70% | 4.30% |
| 2011 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2012 | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 2013 | 97.55% | 2.45% |
| 2014 | 96.73% | 3.27% |
| 2015 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2018 | 96.62% | 3.38% |
| 2019 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2020 | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 2021 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
Railroad worker related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Worker | 94% | 6% |
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Railroad worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among railroad workers is White, which makes up 59.5% of all railroad workers. Comparatively, 14.3% of railroad workers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of railroad workers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Railroad worker race
| Railroad worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Railroad worker race and ethnicity over time
See how railroad worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Railroad worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.72% | 11.27% | 3.02% | 9.06% |
| 2011 | 71.04% | 14.41% | 3.02% | 8.22% |
| 2012 | 72.73% | 15.73% | 2.34% | 6.46% |
| 2013 | 75.21% | 11.91% | 3.78% | 6.63% |
| 2014 | 67.32% | 16.46% | 3.65% | 11.56% |
| 2015 | 68.10% | 17.30% | 3.03% | 9.06% |
| 2016 | 62.96% | 21.02% | 3.80% | 10.12% |
| 2017 | 70.26% | 13.41% | 3.91% | 8.57% |
| 2018 | 62.96% | 19.38% | 5.31% | 9.51% |
| 2019 | 69.09% | 13.42% | 4.00% | 10.79% |
| 2020 | 62.93% | 12.75% | 7.46% | 8.51% |
| 2021 | 59.54% | 14.30% | 6.35% | 14.31% |
Railroad worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian railroad workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White railroad workers have the lowest average salary at $52,813.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,946 |
| White | $52,813 |
| Black or African American | $54,709 |
| Asian | $55,475 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,202 |
Average railroad worker age
See how the average age of railroad workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Railroad worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Railroad worker age breakdown
The average age of railroad workers is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the railroad worker population.
Railroad worker age breakdown
| Railroad Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Railroad worker educational attainment
The most common degree for railroad workers is high school diploma, with 63% of railroad workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Railroad workers by degree level
| Railroad worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Railroad worker employment statistics
Company size where railroad workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where railroad workers work.
Railroad worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Railroad worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for railroad workers are transportation, construction and professional.
Railroad worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 30% |
| Construction | 21% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Railroad worker turnover and employment statistics
Railroad worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for railroad workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Railroad worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Railroad worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 5.42% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average railroad worker tenure
The average railroad worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 railroad workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Railroad worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Railroad worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of railroad workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Dinkey Operator | 8.64% | 30,288 |
| Railroad Conductor | 10.74% | 547 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Railroad Worker | 20.72% | - |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar railroad worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Dinkey Operator | 8.64% | 30,288 |
| Railroad Conductor | 10.74% | 547 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |