Track inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Track inspector gender statistics
5.4% of track inspectors are women and 94.6% of track inspectors are men.
- Male, 94.6%
- Female, 5.4%
Track inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.6% |
| Female | 5.4% |
Track inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,322
Female income
$37,561
Track inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in track inspector positions over time. Currently, 5.4% of track inspectors are female.
Track inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2011 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2012 | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 2013 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2014 | 92.04% | 7.96% |
| 2015 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2016 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2018 | 92.02% | 7.98% |
| 2019 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2020 | 91.83% | 8.17% |
| 2021 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
Track inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared track inspectors 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% |
| Track Inspector | 95% | 5% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Track inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among track inspectors is White, which makes up 59.4% of all track inspectors. Comparatively, 14.3% of track inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of track inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Track inspector race
| Track inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Track inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how track inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Track inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.52% | 10.93% | 3.31% | 14.95% |
| 2011 | 66.33% | 12.16% | 2.78% | 16.49% |
| 2012 | 66.34% | 14.18% | 3.57% | 14.98% |
| 2013 | 67.85% | 13.06% | 2.86% | 14.18% |
| 2014 | 67.42% | 12.14% | 5.00% | 12.72% |
| 2015 | 67.84% | 12.85% | 3.07% | 14.59% |
| 2016 | 62.82% | 12.99% | 2.84% | 19.72% |
| 2017 | 62.92% | 10.85% | 4.87% | 19.26% |
| 2018 | 69.84% | 10.62% | 3.30% | 13.05% |
| 2019 | 62.81% | 10.44% | 6.08% | 16.97% |
| 2020 | 64.51% | 8.69% | 4.38% | 20.25% |
| 2021 | 59.45% | 13.17% | 5.43% | 14.27% |
Track inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian track inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino track inspectors have the lowest average salary at $38,822.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,401 |
| White | $41,298 |
| Black or African American | $39,039 |
| Asian | $42,149 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,822 |
Average track inspector age
See how the average age of track inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Track inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 50 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5 |
Track inspector age breakdown
The average age of track inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the track inspector population.
Track inspector age breakdown
| Track Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Track inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for track inspectors is high school diploma, with 30% of track inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Track inspectors by degree level
| Track inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Track inspector employment statistics
Most track inspectors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where track inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where track inspectors work.
Track inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Track inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the track inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most track inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Track inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 7% |
Track inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for track inspectors are transportation, professional and manufacturing.
Track inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 49% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Track inspector turnover and employment statistics
Track inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for track inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Track inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Track inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 3.72% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average track inspector tenure
The average track inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 217 track inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Track inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Track inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of track inspectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile Relocation Engineer | 2.50% | 942 |
| Airport Utility Worker | 5.73% | 26,362 |
| Nightman | 5.79% | 484 |
| Chief Lock Tender Operator | 8.00% | 38,622 |
| Track Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Similar track inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile Relocation Engineer | 2.50% | 942 |
| Airport Utility Worker | 5.73% | 26,362 |
| Nightman | 5.79% | 484 |
| Chief Lock Tender Operator | 8.00% | 38,622 |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by track inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Track inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |