Road tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Road tester gender statistics
47.1% of road testers are women and 52.9% of road testers are men.
- Male, 52.9%
- Female, 47.1%
Road tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.9% |
| Female | 47.1% |
Road tester gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,718
Female income
$52,523
Road tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in road tester positions over time. Currently, 47.1% of road testers are female.
Road tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.49% | 48.51% |
| 2011 | 51.26% | 48.74% |
| 2012 | 52.51% | 47.49% |
| 2013 | 53.60% | 46.40% |
| 2014 | 53.53% | 46.47% |
| 2015 | 54.64% | 45.36% |
| 2016 | 53.62% | 46.38% |
| 2017 | 53.50% | 46.50% |
| 2018 | 54.28% | 45.72% |
| 2019 | 53.80% | 46.20% |
| 2020 | 52.77% | 47.23% |
| 2021 | 52.94% | 47.06% |
Road tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared road testers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Road Tester | 53% | 47% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Road tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among road testers is White, which makes up 59.4% of all road testers. Comparatively, 17.3% of road testers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of road testers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Road tester race
| Road tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Road tester race and ethnicity over time
See how road tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Road tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.53% | 9.89% | 7.20% | 14.00% |
| 2011 | 64.84% | 11.17% | 6.69% | 14.83% |
| 2012 | 64.90% | 11.21% | 7.32% | 14.01% |
| 2013 | 65.04% | 11.29% | 6.73% | 14.51% |
| 2014 | 65.40% | 10.58% | 6.92% | 14.73% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 10.57% | 6.92% | 15.50% |
| 2016 | 64.89% | 10.73% | 6.60% | 15.30% |
| 2017 | 65.00% | 9.82% | 7.08% | 15.32% |
| 2018 | 66.07% | 9.60% | 7.06% | 14.43% |
| 2019 | 65.16% | 9.51% | 6.70% | 15.96% |
| 2020 | 62.22% | 9.42% | 7.60% | 15.71% |
| 2021 | 59.35% | 9.87% | 8.19% | 17.34% |
Road tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian road testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american road testers have the lowest average salary at $61,031.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,549 |
| White | $67,268 |
| Black or African American | $61,031 |
| Asian | $70,089 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,014 |
Average road tester age
See how the average age of road testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Road tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Road tester age breakdown
The average age of road testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the road tester population.
Road tester age breakdown
| Road Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Road tester educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Master's, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Road testers by degree level
| Road tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Road tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, road testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,035 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, road testers earn a median annual income of $71,809 compared to $61,015 for road testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,035 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,211 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,809 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,015 |
Road tester employment statistics
Company size where road testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where road testers work.
Road tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Road tester turnover and employment statistics
Road tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for road testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Road tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Road tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average road tester tenure
The average road tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 road testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Road tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Road tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of road testers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Road Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Cleaning Machine Operator | 4.75% | 70,988 |
| Medical Appliance Maker | 5.24% | 53,648 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Brine Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,003 |
| Printer Helper | 8.89% | 14,095 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |
Similar road tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Machine Operator | 4.75% | 70,988 |
| Medical Appliance Maker | 5.24% | 53,648 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Brine Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,003 |
| Printer Helper | 8.89% | 14,095 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |
Foreign languages spoken by road testers
- Russian, 100.0%
Road tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 100.0% |