Track equipment operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Track equipment operator gender statistics
4.2% of track equipment operators are women and 95.8% of track equipment operators are men.
- Male, 95.8%
- Female, 4.2%
Track equipment operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.8% |
| Female | 4.2% |
Track equipment operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,983
Female income
$45,130
Track equipment operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in track equipment operator positions over time. Currently, 4.2% of track equipment operators are female.
Track equipment operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.38% | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 98.59% | 1.41% |
| 2012 | 98.59% | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 99.08% | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 99.28% | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 98.59% | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 99.19% | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 98.90% | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 99.01% | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 98.59% | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2021 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
Track equipment operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Track Equipment Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Track equipment operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among track equipment operators is White, which makes up 54.6% of all track equipment operators. Comparatively, 20.4% of track equipment operators are Hispanic or Latino and 18.5% of track equipment operators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 18.5%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
- Asian, 0.9%
Track equipment operator race
| Track equipment operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 18.5% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Track equipment operator race and ethnicity over time
See how track equipment operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Track equipment operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.44% | 11.32% | 0.63% | 13.21% |
| 2011 | 66.91% | 17.84% | 1.23% | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 73.72% | 8.97% | 0.64% | 8.97% |
| 2013 | 67.74% | 16.94% | 0.81% | 9.68% |
| 2014 | 69.72% | 15.98% | 1.23% | 9.44% |
| 2015 | 68.66% | 15.66% | 1.23% | 11.44% |
| 2016 | 60.16% | 18.75% | 0.78% | 13.28% |
| 2017 | 75.53% | 11.70% | 1.06% | 7.45% |
| 2018 | 65.85% | 13.72% | 1.23% | 13.72% |
| 2019 | 72.31% | 6.41% | 2.75% | 13.73% |
| 2020 | 58.70% | 7.61% | 2.17% | 22.83% |
| 2021 | 54.63% | 18.52% | 0.93% | 20.37% |
Track equipment operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian track equipment operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american track equipment operators have the lowest average salary at $44,786.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,578 |
| White | $45,920 |
| Black or African American | $44,786 |
| Asian | $47,968 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,722 |
Track equipment operator age breakdown
The average age of track equipment operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the track equipment operator population.
Track equipment operator age breakdown
| Track Equipment Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Track equipment operator educational attainment
The most common degree for track equipment operators is high school diploma, with 32% of track equipment operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 32% and diploma degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 16%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Track equipment operators by degree level
| Track equipment operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Track equipment operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, track equipment operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,547 annually. With a Master's degree, track equipment operators earn a median annual income of $47,501 compared to $46,996 for track equipment operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,501 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,657 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,547 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,996 |
Track equipment operator employment statistics
Most track equipment operators work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where track equipment operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where track equipment operators work.
Track equipment operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Track equipment operator jobs by company type
Employees with the track equipment operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most track equipment operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Track equipment operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 10% |
Track equipment operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for track equipment operators are transportation, construction and government.
Track equipment operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 38% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Government | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
Track equipment operator turnover and employment statistics
Track equipment operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for track equipment operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Track equipment operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Track equipment operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 6.35% |
| 2012 | 11.54% |
| 2013 | 5.43% |
| 2014 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 2.91% |
| 2017 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 5.88% |
| 2020 | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 2.35% |
Average track equipment operator tenure
The average track equipment operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 track equipment operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Track equipment operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Track equipment operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of track equipment operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Erector | 2.28% | 272 |
| Elevator Repairer | 3.71% | 4,017 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Real Estate Inspector | 5.17% | 33,863 |
| Drapery Installer | 5.18% | 15,057 |
| Track Equipment Operator | 9.78% | - |
Similar track equipment operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Erector | 2.28% | 272 |
| Elevator Repairer | 3.71% | 4,017 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Real Estate Inspector | 5.17% | 33,863 |
| Drapery Installer | 5.18% | 15,057 |