Road machine runner demographics and statistics in the US
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Road machine runner gender statistics
30.2% of road machine runners are women and 69.8% of road machine runners are men.
- Male, 69.8%
- Female, 30.2%
Road machine runner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.8% |
| Female | 30.2% |
Road machine runner gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,096
Female income
$75,417
Road machine runner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in road machine runner positions over time. Currently, 30.2% of road machine runners are female.
Road machine runner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.28% | 26.72% |
| 2011 | 78.88% | 21.12% |
| 2012 | 74.54% | 25.46% |
| 2013 | 75.79% | 24.21% |
| 2014 | 74.56% | 25.44% |
| 2015 | 70.92% | 29.08% |
| 2016 | 64.37% | 35.63% |
| 2017 | 67.93% | 32.07% |
| 2018 | 73.60% | 26.40% |
| 2019 | 70.76% | 29.24% |
| 2020 | 69.96% | 30.04% |
| 2021 | 69.83% | 30.17% |
Road machine runner related jobs gender ratio
We compared road machine runners 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 Machine Runner | 70% | 30% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Road machine runner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among road machine runners is White, which makes up 67.4% of all road machine runners. Comparatively, 18.3% of road machine runners are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of road machine runners are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Asian, 0.9%
Road machine runner race
| Road machine runner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Road machine runner race and ethnicity over time
See how road machine runner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Road machine runner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.69% | 6.50% | 0.70% | 15.38% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 6.93% | 0.52% | 15.39% |
| 2012 | 73.82% | 6.64% | 0.79% | 15.49% |
| 2013 | 74.27% | 6.27% | 0.89% | 14.82% |
| 2014 | 73.07% | 6.21% | 0.71% | 16.18% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 6.16% | 0.77% | 16.37% |
| 2016 | 73.79% | 6.18% | 0.51% | 16.12% |
| 2017 | 72.44% | 5.69% | 1.07% | 16.80% |
| 2018 | 71.98% | 6.92% | 0.64% | 16.97% |
| 2019 | 73.02% | 5.93% | 0.55% | 17.32% |
| 2020 | 71.01% | 6.19% | 0.77% | 16.14% |
| 2021 | 67.41% | 7.02% | 0.93% | 18.35% |
Road machine runner wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown road machine runners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american road machine runners have the lowest average salary at $78,205.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,299 |
| White | $86,254 |
| Black or African American | $78,205 |
| Asian | $88,209 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,141 |
Average road machine runner age
See how the average age of road machine runners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Road machine runner 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 machine runner age breakdown
The average age of road machine runners is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the road machine runner population.
Road machine runner age breakdown
| Road Machine Runner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Road machine runner educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Road machine runners by degree level
| Road machine runner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Road machine runner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, road machine runners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $88,174 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, road machine runners earn a median annual income of $84,766 compared to $84,241 for road machine runners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $84,241 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,766 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,174 |
Road machine runner employment statistics
Most road machine runners work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where road machine runners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where road machine runners work.
Road machine runner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Road machine runner jobs by company type
Employees with the road machine runner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most road machine runners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Road machine runner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 8% |
Road machine runner jobs by industry
The most common industries for road machine runners are manufacturing, media and hospitality.
Road machine runner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Media | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Road machine runner turnover and employment statistics
Road machine runner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for road machine runners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Road machine runner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Road machine runner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average road machine runner tenure
The average road machine runner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 351 road machine runners resumes in Zippia's database.
Road machine runner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Road machine runner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of road machine runners 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 Layer | 1.40% | 292 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Road Machine Runner | 2.22% | - |
| Hose Operator | 2.24% | 30,333 |
| Locomotive Electrician | 2.76% | 14,525 |
| Composition Tile Layer | 3.39% | 334 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
Similar road machine runner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Layer | 1.40% | 292 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Hose Operator | 2.24% | 30,333 |
| Locomotive Electrician | 2.76% | 14,525 |
| Composition Tile Layer | 3.39% | 334 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
Foreign languages spoken by road machine runners
The most common foreign language among road machine runners is Spanish at 69.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 7.7% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 69.2%
- Russian, 7.7%
- Ukrainian, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Italian, 7.7%
Road machine runner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| Russian | 7.7% |
| Ukrainian | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Italian | 7.7% |