Road grader demographics and statistics in the US
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Road grader demographics by:
Road grader gender statistics
4.8% of road graders are women and 95.2% of road graders are men.
- Male, 95.2%
- Female, 4.8%
Road grader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.2% |
| Female | 4.8% |
Road grader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,792
Female income
$41,269
Road grader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in road grader positions over time. Currently, 4.8% of road graders are female.
Road grader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 87.98% | 12.02% |
| 2012 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2013 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2014 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
| 2015 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2016 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2017 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
| 2018 | 96.01% | 3.99% |
| 2019 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2021 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
Road grader related jobs gender ratio
We compared road graders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Road Grader | 95% | 5% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Road grader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among road graders is White, which makes up 74.2% of all road graders. Comparatively, 12.7% of road graders are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of road graders are Black or African American.
- White, 74.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
Road grader race
| Road grader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Road grader race and ethnicity over time
See how road grader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Road grader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.89% | 10.67% | 0.89% | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 67.09% | 13.50% | 0.42% | 16.46% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 10.76% | 0.81% | 17.33% |
| 2013 | 72.44% | 3.90% | 0.81% | 17.83% |
| 2014 | 74.23% | 9.82% | 0.61% | 12.88% |
| 2015 | 73.49% | 7.23% | 1.20% | 15.66% |
| 2016 | 62.20% | 14.02% | 0.61% | 17.68% |
| 2017 | 66.67% | 11.83% | 1.61% | 16.67% |
| 2018 | 78.79% | 5.68% | 0.61% | 11.36% |
| 2019 | 79.82% | 4.69% | 0.52% | 11.71% |
| 2020 | 77.81% | 4.95% | 0.74% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 74.21% | 5.78% | 0.90% | 12.74% |
Road grader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown road graders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american road graders have the lowest average salary at $42,580.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,652 |
| White | $46,328 |
| Black or African American | $42,580 |
| Asian | $47,230 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,419 |
Average road grader age
See how the average age of road graders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Road grader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Road grader age breakdown
The average age of road graders is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the road grader population.
Road grader age breakdown
| Road Grader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Road grader educational attainment
The most common degree for road graders is high school diploma, with 42% of road graders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 8%
Road graders by degree level
| Road grader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 8% |
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Road grader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, road graders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,214 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, road graders earn a median annual income of $45,638 compared to $45,395 for road graders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,395 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,638 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,214 |
Road grader employment statistics
Company size where road graders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where road graders work.
Road grader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Road grader jobs by company type
Employees with the road grader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most road graders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Road grader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 24% |
Road grader turnover and employment statistics
Road grader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for road graders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Road grader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Road grader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.65% |
| 2011 | 17.84% |
| 2012 | 18.49% |
| 2013 | 19.72% |
| 2014 | 18.03% |
| 2015 | 17.91% |
| 2016 | 10.29% |
| 2017 | 14.01% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average road grader tenure
The average road grader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 46 road graders resumes in Zippia's database.
Road grader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Road grader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of road graders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Setter | 1.40% | 1,927 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Road Grader | 2.22% | - |
| Mud Mixer Operator | 2.24% | 26,626 |
| Junior Trouble Shooter | 2.76% | 10,821 |
| Residential Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 22,924 |
| Tinker | 4.07% | 960 |
Similar road grader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Setter | 1.40% | 1,927 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Mud Mixer Operator | 2.24% | 26,626 |
| Junior Trouble Shooter | 2.76% | 10,821 |
| Residential Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 22,924 |
| Tinker | 4.07% | 960 |