Road contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Road contractor gender statistics
34.9% of road contractors are women and 65.1% of road contractors are men.
- Male, 65.1%
- Female, 34.9%
Road contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.1% |
| Female | 34.9% |
Road contractor gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,860
Female income
$31,543
Road contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in road contractor positions over time. Currently, 34.9% of road contractors are female.
Road contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.58% | 26.42% |
| 2011 | 74.23% | 25.77% |
| 2012 | 73.44% | 26.56% |
| 2013 | 74.48% | 25.52% |
| 2014 | 76.84% | 23.16% |
| 2015 | 70.13% | 29.87% |
| 2016 | 72.78% | 27.22% |
| 2017 | 68.59% | 31.41% |
| 2018 | 66.05% | 33.95% |
| 2019 | 74.56% | 25.44% |
| 2020 | 69.00% | 31.00% |
| 2021 | 65.12% | 34.88% |
Road contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared road contractors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Road Contractor | 65% | 35% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Road contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among road contractors is White, which makes up 67.8% of all road contractors. Comparatively, 19.3% of road contractors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of road contractors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Road contractor race
| Road contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Road contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how road contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Road contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.39% | 6.05% | 1.24% | 12.02% |
| 2011 | 77.17% | 7.01% | 1.21% | 12.03% |
| 2012 | 77.82% | 6.37% | 1.40% | 11.86% |
| 2013 | 77.66% | 5.93% | 1.17% | 12.63% |
| 2014 | 76.24% | 6.31% | 1.18% | 13.62% |
| 2015 | 76.61% | 6.31% | 1.34% | 13.17% |
| 2016 | 75.50% | 6.41% | 1.26% | 14.42% |
| 2017 | 74.14% | 6.75% | 1.10% | 15.27% |
| 2018 | 73.96% | 5.92% | 1.32% | 16.41% |
| 2019 | 72.30% | 6.33% | 1.40% | 17.14% |
| 2020 | 70.67% | 6.68% | 1.25% | 16.63% |
| 2021 | 67.80% | 6.32% | 1.48% | 19.31% |
Road contractor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian road contractors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american road contractors have the lowest average salary at $34,666.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,026 |
| White | $39,427 |
| Black or African American | $34,666 |
| Asian | $41,524 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,016 |
Average road contractor age
See how the average age of road contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Road contractor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Road contractor age breakdown
The average age of road contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the road contractor population.
Road contractor age breakdown
| Road Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Road contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for road contractors is bachelor's degree, with 33% of road contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Road contractors by degree level
| Road contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Road contractor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, road contractors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,425 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, road contractors earn a median annual income of $40,230 compared to $38,901 for road contractors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,425 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,529 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,230 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,901 |
Road contractor employment statistics
Most road contractors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where road contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where road contractors work.
Road contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Road contractor jobs by company type
Employees with the road contractor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most road contractors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Road contractor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 71% |
Road contractor jobs by industry
The most common industries for road contractors are transportation, health care and professional.
Road contractor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 41% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Road contractor turnover and employment statistics
Road contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for road contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Road contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Road contractor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average road contractor tenure
The average road contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 road contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Road contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Road contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of road contractors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Road Contractor | 2.35% | - |
| Driller | 2.60% | 1,593 |
| Painter | 5.83% | 4,482 |
Similar road contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Driller | 2.60% | 1,593 |
| Painter | 5.83% | 4,482 |
Foreign languages spoken by road contractors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Road contractor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |