Switchman demographics and statistics in the US
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Switchman gender statistics
4.6% of switchmen are women and 95.4% of switchmen are men.
- Male, 95.4%
- Female, 4.6%
Switchman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.4% |
| Female | 4.6% |
Switchman gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,240
Female income
$54,081
Switchman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in switchman positions over time. Currently, 4.6% of switchmen are female.
Switchman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2011 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2012 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2014 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 2015 | 96.31% | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 96.03% | 3.97% |
| 2017 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2018 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
| 2019 | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 2020 | 97.08% | 2.92% |
| 2021 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
Switchman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Switchman | 95% | 5% |
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Switchman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among switchmen is White, which makes up 70.4% of all switchmen. Comparatively, 11.0% of switchmen are Black or African American and 10.9% of switchmen are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.4%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Switchman race
| Switchman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Switchman race and ethnicity over time
See how switchman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Switchman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.81% | 15.58% | 0.67% | 7.06% |
| 2011 | 74.52% | 13.73% | 0.61% | 8.58% |
| 2012 | 75.62% | 13.61% | 0.45% | 8.94% |
| 2013 | 74.48% | 13.08% | 0.76% | 8.71% |
| 2014 | 74.22% | 13.51% | 1.07% | 9.43% |
| 2015 | 77.14% | 11.24% | 0.24% | 8.83% |
| 2016 | 73.96% | 13.27% | 0.99% | 9.85% |
| 2017 | 73.15% | 13.97% | 0.82% | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 72.70% | 14.32% | 1.15% | 10.81% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 12.43% | 0.60% | 12.21% |
| 2020 | 66.33% | 15.25% | 0.58% | 12.61% |
| 2021 | 70.37% | 11.03% | 2.02% | 10.87% |
Switchman wage gap by race
According to our data, white switchmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino switchmen have the lowest average salary at $52,863.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,398 |
| White | $57,909 |
| Black or African American | $52,929 |
| Asian | $54,259 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,863 |
Average switchman age
See how the average age of switchmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Switchman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 46 | |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Switchman age breakdown
The average age of switchmen is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the switchman population.
Switchman age breakdown
| Switchman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Switchman educational attainment
The most common degree for switchmen is high school diploma, with 47% of switchmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Switchmen by degree level
| Switchman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Switchman employment statistics
Company size where switchmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where switchmen work.
Switchman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Switchman jobs by industry
The most common industries for switchmen are transportation, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Switchman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 35% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Education | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Switchman turnover and employment statistics
Switchman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for switchmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Switchman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Switchman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 2.10% |
| 2012 | 2.60% |
| 2013 | 1.63% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 3.18% |
| 2016 | 3.59% |
| 2017 | 2.53% |
| 2018 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 4.20% |
| 2021 | 7.18% |
Average switchman tenure
The average switchman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,195 switchmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Switchman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Switchman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of switchmen 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 Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Aircraft Cleaner | 4.91% | 39,138 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Switchman | 7.36% | - |
| Railroad Operating Engineer | 8.64% | 12,132 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar switchman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Aircraft Cleaner | 4.91% | 39,138 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Railroad Operating Engineer | 8.64% | 12,132 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by switchmen
The most common foreign language among switchmen is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Bulgarian at 11.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Bulgarian, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
Switchman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Bulgarian | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
