Signalman demographics and statistics in the US
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Signalman gender statistics
6.3% of signalmen are women and 93.7% of signalmen are men.
- Male, 93.7%
- Female, 6.3%
Signalman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.7% |
| Female | 6.3% |
Signalman gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,679
Female income
$72,786
Signalman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in signalman positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of signalmen are female.
Signalman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.26% | 6.74% |
| 2011 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2012 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2013 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2014 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2015 | 93.47% | 6.53% |
| 2016 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2017 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2018 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2019 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2020 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 93.70% | 6.30% |
Signalman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Signalman | 94% | 6% |
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Signalman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among signalmen is White, which makes up 55.0% of all signalmen. Comparatively, 17.7% of signalmen are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of signalmen are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Signalman race
| Signalman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Signalman race and ethnicity over time
See how signalman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Signalman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.52% | 12.38% | 4.63% | 13.11% |
| 2011 | 68.20% | 13.27% | 4.89% | 11.10% |
| 2012 | 63.93% | 13.21% | 4.38% | 14.03% |
| 2013 | 64.14% | 12.50% | 5.36% | 13.88% |
| 2014 | 64.85% | 11.72% | 5.10% | 14.09% |
| 2015 | 60.39% | 15.05% | 5.09% | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 63.08% | 14.59% | 4.80% | 13.47% |
| 2017 | 62.44% | 11.30% | 4.78% | 17.24% |
| 2018 | 59.77% | 13.28% | 5.09% | 16.87% |
| 2019 | 61.52% | 13.35% | 5.18% | 15.35% |
| 2020 | 58.24% | 13.82% | 5.24% | 18.29% |
| 2021 | 54.96% | 14.38% | 6.82% | 17.75% |
Signalman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown signalmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian signalmen have the lowest average salary at $69,017.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,092 |
| White | $81,037 |
| Black or African American | $80,934 |
| Asian | $69,017 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,371 |
Average signalman age
See how the average age of signalmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Signalman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Signalman age breakdown
The average age of signalmen is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the signalman population.
Signalman age breakdown
| Signalman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Signalman educational attainment
The most common degree for signalmen is high school diploma, with 32% of signalmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Signalmen by degree level
| Signalman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Signalman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, signalmen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $79,481 annually. With a Associate degree, signalmen earn a median annual income of $68,159 compared to $54,403 for signalmen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,403 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,481 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,159 |
Signalman employment statistics
Most signalmen work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where signalmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where signalmen work.
Signalman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Signalman jobs by company type
Employees with the signalman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most signalmen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Signalman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 10% |
Signalman jobs by industry
The most common industries for signalmen are transportation, government and professional.
Signalman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 40% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Signalman turnover and employment statistics
Signalman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for signalmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Signalman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Signalman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average signalman tenure
The average signalman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 763 signalmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Signalman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Foreign languages spoken by signalmen
The most common foreign language among signalmen is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 10.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Carrier, 10.0%
- Sami, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Signalman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Carrier | 10.0% |
| Sami | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |