Track machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Track machine operator gender statistics
6.5% of track machine operators are women and 93.5% of track machine operators are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Track machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Track machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,856
Female income
$33,144
Track machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in track machine operator positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of track machine operators are female.
Track machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.02% | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2012 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2013 | 98.54% | 1.46% |
| 2014 | 98.86% | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2016 | 98.72% | 1.28% |
| 2017 | 98.27% | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
Track machine operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Track Machine Operator | 94% | 6% |
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Track machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among track machine operators is White, which makes up 53.3% of all track machine operators. Comparatively, 23.9% of track machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 15.7% of track machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 53.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.9%
- Black or African American, 15.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.0%
Track machine operator race
| Track machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.9% |
| Black or African American | 15.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Track machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how track machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Track machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.07% | 8.47% | 0.73% | 16.76% |
| 2011 | 65.53% | 15.00% | 1.33% | 13.11% |
| 2012 | 72.35% | 6.13% | 0.74% | 12.52% |
| 2013 | 66.37% | 14.09% | 0.90% | 13.23% |
| 2014 | 68.35% | 13.13% | 1.33% | 12.99% |
| 2015 | 67.28% | 12.81% | 1.33% | 14.99% |
| 2016 | 58.78% | 15.90% | 0.88% | 16.83% |
| 2017 | 74.16% | 8.86% | 1.16% | 11.00% |
| 2018 | 64.47% | 10.87% | 1.33% | 17.27% |
| 2019 | 70.94% | 3.56% | 2.84% | 17.28% |
| 2020 | 57.32% | 4.76% | 2.27% | 26.38% |
| 2021 | 53.26% | 15.67% | 1.02% | 23.92% |
Track machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian track machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american track machine operators have the lowest average salary at $32,858.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,518 |
| White | $33,803 |
| Black or African American | $32,858 |
| Asian | $35,518 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,638 |
Track machine operator age breakdown
The average age of track machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the track machine operator population.
Track machine operator age breakdown
| Track Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Track machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for track machine operators is high school diploma, with 63% of track machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
Track machine operators by degree level
| Track machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
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Track machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, track machine operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,004 annually. With a Master's degree, track machine operators earn a median annual income of $35,126 compared to $34,703 for track machine operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,126 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,751 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,004 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,703 |
Track machine operator employment statistics
Company size where track machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where track machine operators work.
Track machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Track machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Track machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for track machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Track machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Track machine 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 machine operator tenure
The average track machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 track machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Track machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 1% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Track machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of track machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Erector | 2.28% | 161 |
| Escalator Service Mechanic | 3.71% | 40,462 |
| Hot Oiler | 4.29% | 327 |
| Building Code Inspector | 5.17% | 21,071 |
| Sewer And Drain Technician | 5.18% | 29,926 |
| Track Machine Operator | 9.78% | - |
Similar track machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Erector | 2.28% | 161 |
| Escalator Service Mechanic | 3.71% | 40,462 |
| Hot Oiler | 4.29% | 327 |
| Building Code Inspector | 5.17% | 21,071 |
| Sewer And Drain Technician | 5.18% | 29,926 |