Track maintainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Track maintainer demographics by:
Track maintainer gender statistics
3.4% of track maintainers are women and 96.6% of track maintainers are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Track maintainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Track maintainer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,968
Female income
$60,961
Track maintainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in track maintainer positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of track maintainers are female.
Track maintainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.50% | 0.50% |
| 2011 | 98.86% | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 98.86% | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 99.25% | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 99.42% | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 98.86% | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 99.35% | 0.65% |
| 2017 | 99.11% | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 99.20% | 0.80% |
| 2019 | 98.86% | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2021 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
Track maintainer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Track Maintainer | 97% | 3% |
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Track maintainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among track maintainers is White, which makes up 49.5% of all track maintainers. Comparatively, 26.9% of track maintainers are Hispanic or Latino and 17.1% of track maintainers are Black or African American.
- White, 49.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.9%
- Black or African American, 17.1%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.0%
Track maintainer race
| Track maintainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.9% |
| Black or African American | 17.1% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Track maintainer race and ethnicity over time
See how track maintainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Track maintainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.28% | 9.88% | 0.74% | 19.75% |
| 2011 | 61.74% | 16.40% | 1.34% | 16.10% |
| 2012 | 68.55% | 7.54% | 0.75% | 15.52% |
| 2013 | 62.58% | 15.50% | 0.92% | 16.22% |
| 2014 | 64.55% | 14.54% | 1.34% | 15.98% |
| 2015 | 63.49% | 14.22% | 1.34% | 17.98% |
| 2016 | 54.99% | 17.31% | 0.89% | 19.82% |
| 2017 | 70.37% | 10.26% | 1.18% | 13.99% |
| 2018 | 60.68% | 12.28% | 1.34% | 20.26% |
| 2019 | 67.14% | 4.97% | 2.86% | 20.27% |
| 2020 | 53.53% | 6.17% | 2.29% | 29.37% |
| 2021 | 49.46% | 17.08% | 1.04% | 26.91% |
Track maintainer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian track maintainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american track maintainers have the lowest average salary at $60,159.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,012 |
| White | $62,819 |
| Black or African American | $60,159 |
| Asian | $67,747 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,352 |
Track maintainer age breakdown
The average age of track maintainers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the track maintainer population.
Track maintainer age breakdown
| Track Maintainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Track maintainer educational attainment
The most common degree for track maintainers is high school diploma, with 35% of track maintainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Track maintainers by degree level
| Track maintainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Track maintainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, track maintainers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $69,168 annually. With a Master's degree, track maintainers earn a median annual income of $66,609 compared to $65,388 for track maintainers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,609 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,859 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,168 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,388 |
Track maintainer employment statistics
Most track maintainers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where track maintainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where track maintainers work.
Track maintainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Track maintainer jobs by company type
Employees with the track maintainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most track maintainers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Track maintainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 20% |
Track maintainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for track maintainers are transportation, government and construction.
Track maintainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 35% |
| Government | 13% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Track maintainer turnover and employment statistics
Track maintainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for track maintainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Track maintainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Track maintainer 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 maintainer tenure
The average track maintainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 track maintainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Track maintainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Track maintainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of track maintainers 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 |
| Elevator Repairer | 3.71% | 4,017 |
| Road Repairer | 4.29% | 17,501 |
| Construction And Maintenance Inspector | 5.17% | 95,019 |
| Slurry Tank Operator | 5.18% | 30,429 |
| Track Maintainer | 9.78% | - |
Similar track maintainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Erector | 2.28% | 161 |
| Elevator Repairer | 3.71% | 4,017 |
| Road Repairer | 4.29% | 17,501 |
| Construction And Maintenance Inspector | 5.17% | 95,019 |
| Slurry Tank Operator | 5.18% | 30,429 |