Roadway technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Roadway technician gender statistics
16.7% of roadway technicians are women and 83.3% of roadway technicians are men.
- Male, 83.3%
- Female, 16.7%
Roadway technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.3% |
| Female | 16.7% |
Roadway technician gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,354
Female income
$36,732
Roadway technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in roadway technician positions over time. Currently, 16.7% of roadway technicians are female.
Roadway technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.03% | 25.97% |
| 2011 | 64.66% | 35.34% |
| 2012 | 67.59% | 32.41% |
| 2013 | 82.29% | 17.71% |
| 2014 | 71.13% | 28.87% |
| 2015 | 90.18% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 2017 | 63.30% | 36.70% |
| 2018 | 85.76% | 14.24% |
| 2019 | 83.95% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 2021 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
Roadway technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared roadway technicians 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% |
| Roadway Technician | 83% | 17% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Roadway technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among roadway technicians is White, which makes up 74.2% of all roadway technicians. Comparatively, 12.7% of roadway technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of roadway technicians 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%
Roadway technician race
| Roadway technician 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% |
Roadway technician race and ethnicity over time
See how roadway technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Roadway technician 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% |
Roadway technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown roadway technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american roadway technicians have the lowest average salary at $38,339.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,018 |
| White | $43,035 |
| Black or African American | $38,339 |
| Asian | $44,187 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,625 |
Average roadway technician age
See how the average age of roadway technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Roadway technician 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 |
Roadway technician age breakdown
The average age of roadway technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the roadway technician population.
Roadway technician age breakdown
| Roadway Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Roadway technician educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 40%
- Bachelor's, 20%
Roadway technicians by degree level
| Roadway technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
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Roadway technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, roadway technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,167 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, roadway technicians earn a median annual income of $42,160 compared to $41,853 for roadway technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,853 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,160 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,167 |
Roadway technician employment statistics
Company size where roadway technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where roadway technicians work.
Roadway technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Roadway technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for roadway technicians are government, professional and transportation.
Roadway technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 25% |
| Professional | 25% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
Roadway technician turnover and employment statistics
Roadway technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for roadway technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Roadway technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Roadway technician 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 roadway technician tenure
The average roadway technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 roadway technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Roadway technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 48% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Roadway technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of roadway technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oven Builder | 1.40% | 2,932 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Roadway Technician | 2.22% | - |
| Groutman | 2.24% | 37 |
| Residential Electrician | 2.76% | 22,406 |
| Carpet Journeyman | 3.39% | 4,377 |
| Sheet Metal Installer | 4.07% | 18,008 |
Similar roadway technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oven Builder | 1.40% | 2,932 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Groutman | 2.24% | 37 |
| Residential Electrician | 2.76% | 22,406 |
| Carpet Journeyman | 3.39% | 4,377 |
| Sheet Metal Installer | 4.07% | 18,008 |