Railway engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Railway engineer gender statistics
6.3% of railway engineers are women and 93.8% of railway engineers are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Railway engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Railway engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,575
Female income
$47,214
Railway engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in railway engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of railway engineers are female.
Railway engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 2011 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2012 | 94.58% | 5.42% |
| 2013 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2014 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2015 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2017 | 95.18% | 4.82% |
| 2018 | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 2019 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2020 | 96.66% | 3.34% |
| 2021 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
Railway engineer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Railway Engineer | 94% | 6% |
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Railway engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among railway engineers is White, which makes up 74.9% of all railway engineers. Comparatively, 11.5% of railway engineers are Black or African American and 6.6% of railway engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.9%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Railway engineer race
| Railway engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Railway engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how railway engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Railway engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.96% | 11.19% | 0.67% | 7.35% |
| 2011 | 79.33% | 12.43% | 0.88% | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 77.54% | 13.04% | 0.54% | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 80.71% | 9.97% | 0.80% | 6.27% |
| 2014 | 80.15% | 9.84% | 0.36% | 6.56% |
| 2015 | 83.06% | 8.80% | 0.93% | 4.75% |
| 2016 | 82.00% | 9.17% | 1.67% | 6.00% |
| 2017 | 79.97% | 10.28% | 0.70% | 6.45% |
| 2018 | 81.45% | 8.16% | 0.74% | 6.68% |
| 2019 | 79.01% | 10.05% | 1.76% | 6.53% |
| 2020 | 77.04% | 11.29% | 0.22% | 7.16% |
| 2021 | 74.95% | 11.46% | 1.91% | 6.58% |
Railway engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white railway engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american railway engineers have the lowest average salary at $45,177.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,363 |
| White | $53,423 |
| Black or African American | $45,177 |
| Asian | $50,896 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,383 |
Average railway engineer age
See how the average age of railway engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Railway engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Railway engineer age breakdown
The average age of railway engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the railway engineer population.
Railway engineer age breakdown
| Railway Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Railway engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for railway engineers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of railway engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 22%
Railway engineers by degree level
| Railway engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 22% |
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Railway engineer turnover and employment statistics
Railway engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for railway engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Railway engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Railway 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 railway engineer tenure
The average railway engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 railway engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Railway engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Railway engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of railway 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 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Passenger Conductor | 10.74% | 742 |
| Railway Engineer | 11.69% | - |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar railway engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Passenger Conductor | 10.74% | 742 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |