Signal maintainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Signal maintainer demographics by:
Signal maintainer gender statistics
6.4% of signal maintainers are women and 93.6% of signal maintainers are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Signal maintainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Signal maintainer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,633
Female income
$48,653
Signal maintainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in signal maintainer positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of signal maintainers are female.
Signal maintainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2011 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2012 | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 2013 | 94.37% | 5.63% |
| 2014 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2015 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2016 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2017 | 95.01% | 4.99% |
| 2018 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2019 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2020 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2021 | 93.58% | 6.42% |
Signal maintainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared signal maintainers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Signal Maintainer | 94% | 6% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Signal maintainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among signal maintainers is White, which makes up 65.2% of all signal maintainers. Comparatively, 15.6% of signal maintainers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of signal maintainers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Signal maintainer race
| Signal maintainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Signal maintainer race and ethnicity over time
See how signal maintainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Signal maintainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.64% | 8.68% | 3.47% | 12.50% |
| 2011 | 70.67% | 9.96% | 3.26% | 13.31% |
| 2012 | 71.05% | 8.73% | 4.03% | 13.37% |
| 2013 | 72.14% | 8.79% | 3.39% | 13.01% |
| 2014 | 71.19% | 8.30% | 3.66% | 13.76% |
| 2015 | 71.41% | 8.59% | 2.71% | 13.88% |
| 2016 | 71.27% | 8.96% | 3.52% | 13.35% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 9.02% | 3.85% | 13.98% |
| 2018 | 70.71% | 9.14% | 3.15% | 13.80% |
| 2019 | 70.72% | 8.82% | 3.37% | 14.45% |
| 2020 | 68.38% | 7.24% | 3.27% | 16.31% |
| 2021 | 65.19% | 9.73% | 3.21% | 15.59% |
Signal maintainer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,305 |
| White | $58,330 |
| Black or African American | $53,488 |
| Asian | $56,110 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,042 |
Average signal maintainer age
See how the average age of signal maintainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Signal maintainer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Signal maintainer age breakdown
The average age of signal maintainers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the signal maintainer population.
Signal maintainer age breakdown
| Signal Maintainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Signal maintainer educational attainment
The most common degree for signal maintainers is associate degree, with 39% of signal maintainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Associate, 39%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Signal maintainers by degree level
| Signal maintainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Signal maintainer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,817 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,184 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,743 |
Signal maintainer employment statistics
Most signal maintainers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where signal maintainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where signal maintainers work.
Signal maintainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Signal maintainer jobs by company type
Employees with the signal maintainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most signal maintainers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Signal maintainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 13% |
Signal maintainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for signal maintainers are transportation, government and media.
Signal maintainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 41% |
| Government | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Signal maintainer turnover and employment statistics
Signal maintainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for signal maintainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Signal maintainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Signal maintainer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average signal maintainer tenure
The average signal maintainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 465 signal maintainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Signal maintainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Signal maintainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of signal maintainers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Mechanic | 1.73% | 49,991 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Signal Maintainer | 3.56% | - |
| Diver Helper | 3.67% | 15,578 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Equipment Specialist | 8.86% | 35,428 |
Similar signal maintainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Mechanic | 1.73% | 49,991 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Diver Helper | 3.67% | 15,578 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Equipment Specialist | 8.86% | 35,428 |
Foreign languages spoken by signal maintainers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Signal maintainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |