Station worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Station worker gender statistics
34.3% of station workers are women and 65.7% of station workers are men.
- Male, 65.7%
- Female, 34.3%
Station worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.7% |
| Female | 34.3% |
Station worker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,216
Female income
$31,656
Station worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in station worker positions over time. Currently, 34.3% of station workers are female.
Station worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.02% | 53.98% |
| 2011 | 43.34% | 56.66% |
| 2012 | 50.93% | 49.07% |
| 2013 | 47.40% | 52.60% |
| 2014 | 61.73% | 38.27% |
| 2015 | 61.25% | 38.75% |
| 2016 | 64.35% | 35.65% |
| 2017 | 65.10% | 34.90% |
| 2018 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2019 | 70.36% | 29.64% |
| 2020 | 60.39% | 39.61% |
| 2021 | 65.66% | 34.34% |
Station worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared station workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Station Worker | 66% | 34% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Station worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among station workers is White, which makes up 62.0% of all station workers. Comparatively, 16.4% of station workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of station workers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Station worker race
| Station worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Station worker race and ethnicity over time
See how station worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Station worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.77% | 8.63% | 8.02% | 11.21% |
| 2011 | 67.11% | 9.82% | 6.78% | 11.53% |
| 2012 | 67.03% | 8.43% | 6.91% | 12.21% |
| 2013 | 67.10% | 9.61% | 7.73% | 10.69% |
| 2014 | 64.37% | 9.76% | 7.77% | 13.22% |
| 2015 | 64.48% | 8.68% | 8.25% | 14.24% |
| 2016 | 67.15% | 7.56% | 6.89% | 14.27% |
| 2017 | 68.05% | 8.42% | 7.60% | 11.38% |
| 2018 | 64.31% | 9.34% | 6.33% | 13.96% |
| 2019 | 65.46% | 9.71% | 6.08% | 13.62% |
| 2020 | 64.49% | 8.39% | 8.78% | 12.92% |
| 2021 | 62.02% | 8.46% | 6.92% | 16.35% |
Station worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown station workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino station workers have the lowest average salary at $31,742.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,776 |
| White | $33,274 |
| Black or African American | $32,119 |
| Asian | $33,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,742 |
Average station worker age
See how the average age of station workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Station worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 30 | |
| White | 31 | 28 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
Station worker age breakdown
The average age of station workers is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the station worker population.
Station worker age breakdown
| Station Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Station worker educational attainment
The most common degree for station workers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of station workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Station workers by degree level
| Station worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Station worker employment statistics
Most station workers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where station workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where station workers work.
Station worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Station worker jobs by company type
Employees with the station worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most station workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Station worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 5% |
Station worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for station workers are hospitality, manufacturing and professional.
Station worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Education | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Station worker turnover and employment statistics
Station worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for station workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Station worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Station worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.93% |
| 2011 | 15.18% |
| 2012 | 14.53% |
| 2013 | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 10.47% |
| 2015 | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 7.57% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 7.43% |
Average station worker tenure
The average station worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 station workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Station worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Station worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of station workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Truck Spotter | 2.50% | 35,550 |
| Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Station Worker | 5.79% | - |
| Traffic Control Specialist | 8.00% | 34,959 |
| Motor Carrier Inspector | 11.12% | 33,268 |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Similar station worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Truck Spotter | 2.50% | 35,550 |
| Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Traffic Control Specialist | 8.00% | 34,959 |
| Motor Carrier Inspector | 11.12% | 33,268 |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by station workers
The most common foreign language among station workers is Spanish at 21.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 21.4%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Greek, 7.1%
- Other, 43.0%
Station worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Greek | 7.1% |
| Other | 43.0% |