Switch foreman demographics and statistics in the US
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Switch foreman gender statistics
9.1% of switch foremen are women and 90.9% of switch foremen are men.
- Male, 90.9%
- Female, 9.1%
Switch foreman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.9% |
| Female | 9.1% |
Switch foreman gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,626
Female income
$46,470
Switch foreman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in switch foreman positions over time. Currently, 9.1% of switch foremen are female.
Switch foreman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2011 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2012 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2013 | 96.03% | 3.97% |
| 2014 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2015 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2016 | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 2017 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2018 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2019 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2020 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2021 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
Switch foreman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Switch Foreman | 91% | 9% |
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Switch foreman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among switch foremen is White, which makes up 56.5% of all switch foremen. Comparatively, 17.5% of switch foremen are Black or African American and 15.7% of switch foremen are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.5%
- Black or African American, 17.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Switch foreman race
| Switch foreman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Black or African American | 17.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Switch foreman race and ethnicity over time
See how switch foreman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Switch foreman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.41% | 8.71% | 2.95% | 12.44% |
| 2011 | 68.52% | 13.70% | 2.95% | 12.56% |
| 2012 | 69.74% | 18.94% | 0.92% | 7.85% |
| 2013 | 72.17% | 15.09% | 2.36% | 8.02% |
| 2014 | 64.29% | 19.64% | 2.23% | 12.95% |
| 2015 | 65.06% | 20.48% | 1.61% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | 59.92% | 24.21% | 2.38% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 67.28% | 16.61% | 2.49% | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 59.92% | 22.57% | 3.89% | 10.89% |
| 2019 | 66.05% | 16.61% | 2.58% | 12.18% |
| 2020 | 59.89% | 15.93% | 6.04% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 56.50% | 17.49% | 4.93% | 15.70% |
Switch foreman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian switch foremen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown switch foremen have the lowest average salary at $46,462.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,462 |
| White | $46,481 |
| Black or African American | $46,704 |
| Asian | $46,775 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,709 |
Average switch foreman age
See how the average age of switch foremen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Switch foreman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Switch foreman age breakdown
The average age of switch foremen is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the switch foreman population.
Switch foreman age breakdown
| Switch Foreman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Switch foreman educational attainment
The most common degree for switch foremen is bachelor's degree, with 40% of switch foremen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Switch foremen by degree level
| Switch foreman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Switch foreman employment statistics
Company size where switch foremen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where switch foremen work.
Switch foreman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Switch foreman turnover and employment statistics
Switch foreman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for switch foremen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Switch foreman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Switch foreman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 3.03% |
| 2012 | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 5.42% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average switch foreman tenure
The average switch foreman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 switch foremen resumes in Zippia's database.
Switch foreman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Switch foreman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of switch foremen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Larriman | 8.64% | - |
| Trains Dispatcher Supervisor | 10.74% | 4,992 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Switch Foreman | 20.72% | - |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar switch foreman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Larriman | 8.64% | |
| Trains Dispatcher Supervisor | 10.74% | 4,992 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |