Track repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Track repairer gender statistics
10.7% of track repairers are women and 89.3% of track repairers are men.
- Male, 89.3%
- Female, 10.7%
Track repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.3% |
| Female | 10.7% |
Track repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,682
Female income
$53,226
Track repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in track repairer positions over time. Currently, 10.7% of track repairers are female.
Track repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2011 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2012 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2013 | 97.50% | 2.50% |
| 2014 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2016 | 97.81% | 2.19% |
| 2017 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2019 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
Track repairer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Track Repairer | 89% | 11% |
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Track repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among track repairers is White, which makes up 49.7% of all track repairers. Comparatively, 26.6% of track repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 17.1% of track repairers are Black or African American.
- White, 49.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.6%
- Black or African American, 17.1%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
- Asian, 1.0%
Track repairer race
| Track repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.6% |
| Black or African American | 17.1% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Track repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how track repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Track repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.48% | 9.94% | 0.74% | 19.48% |
| 2011 | 61.95% | 16.46% | 1.34% | 15.84% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 7.59% | 0.75% | 15.25% |
| 2013 | 62.79% | 15.56% | 0.91% | 15.95% |
| 2014 | 64.76% | 14.60% | 1.34% | 15.72% |
| 2015 | 63.70% | 14.28% | 1.34% | 17.72% |
| 2016 | 55.20% | 17.37% | 0.89% | 19.56% |
| 2017 | 70.58% | 10.32% | 1.17% | 13.72% |
| 2018 | 60.89% | 12.34% | 1.34% | 19.99% |
| 2019 | 67.35% | 5.03% | 2.85% | 20.01% |
| 2020 | 53.74% | 6.23% | 2.28% | 29.10% |
| 2021 | 49.67% | 17.14% | 1.03% | 26.65% |
Track repairer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,990 |
| White | $54,574 |
| Black or African American | $52,643 |
| Asian | $58,118 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,236 |
Track repairer age breakdown
The average age of track repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the track repairer population.
Track repairer age breakdown
| Track Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Track repairer educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Track repairers by degree level
| Track repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Track repairer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,303 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,424 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,131 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,427 |
Track repairer employment statistics
Most track repairers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where track repairers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where track repairers work.
Track repairer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Track repairer jobs by company type
Employees with the track repairer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most track repairers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Track repairer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 40% |
Track repairer jobs by industry
The most common industries for track repairers are government, finance and transportation.
Track repairer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Track repairer turnover and employment statistics
Track repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for track repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Track repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Track repairer 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 repairer tenure
The average track repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 290 track repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Track repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 30% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Track repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of track repairers 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 Serviceman | 3.71% | 539 |
| Road Repairer | 4.29% | 17,501 |
| Plumbing Inspector | 5.17% | 17,773 |
| House Mover | 5.18% | 26,361 |
| Track Repairer | 9.78% | - |
Similar track repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Erector | 2.28% | 161 |
| Elevator Serviceman | 3.71% | 539 |
| Road Repairer | 4.29% | 17,501 |
| Plumbing Inspector | 5.17% | 17,773 |
| House Mover | 5.18% | 26,361 |
Foreign languages spoken by track repairers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Track repairer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |