Traffic administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic administrator gender statistics
58.8% of traffic administrators are women and 41.2% of traffic administrators are men.
- Female, 58.8%
- Male, 41.2%
Traffic administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% |
| Male | 41.2% |
Traffic administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,775
Female income
$45,885
Traffic administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic administrator positions over time. Currently, 58.8% of traffic administrators are female.
Traffic administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.14% | 55.86% |
| 2011 | 44.41% | 55.59% |
| 2012 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2013 | 46.64% | 53.36% |
| 2014 | 45.54% | 54.46% |
| 2015 | 43.94% | 56.06% |
| 2016 | 44.81% | 55.19% |
| 2017 | 44.71% | 55.29% |
| 2018 | 42.31% | 57.69% |
| 2019 | 42.12% | 57.88% |
| 2020 | 42.29% | 57.71% |
| 2021 | 41.20% | 58.80% |
Traffic administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Traffic Administrator | 41% | 59% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Traffic administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic administrators is White, which makes up 54.6% of all traffic administrators. Comparatively, 24.5% of traffic administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of traffic administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.5%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Traffic administrator race
| Traffic administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Traffic administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.22% | 10.75% | 5.26% | 21.01% |
| 2011 | 58.73% | 11.46% | 4.89% | 21.64% |
| 2012 | 59.50% | 10.92% | 4.99% | 21.56% |
| 2013 | 60.66% | 10.36% | 4.62% | 21.43% |
| 2014 | 60.05% | 10.03% | 4.94% | 22.01% |
| 2015 | 59.44% | 10.31% | 5.21% | 22.10% |
| 2016 | 59.62% | 10.13% | 5.19% | 21.94% |
| 2017 | 58.30% | 10.22% | 4.75% | 23.54% |
| 2018 | 58.40% | 10.66% | 5.09% | 22.39% |
| 2019 | 58.76% | 9.26% | 5.59% | 23.35% |
| 2020 | 56.67% | 9.16% | 5.90% | 22.50% |
| 2021 | 54.60% | 9.16% | 6.51% | 24.50% |
Traffic administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian traffic administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown traffic administrators have the lowest average salary at $48,076.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,076 |
| White | $48,642 |
| Black or African American | $48,881 |
| Asian | $49,696 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,595 |
Average traffic administrator age
See how the average age of traffic administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Traffic administrator age breakdown
The average age of traffic administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the traffic administrator population.
Traffic administrator age breakdown
| Traffic Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Traffic administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic administrators is bachelor's degree, with 57% of traffic administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Traffic administrators by degree level
| Traffic administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Traffic administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic administrators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,345 annually. With a Associate degree, traffic administrators earn a median annual income of $49,366 compared to $48,294 for traffic administrators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,294 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,345 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,366 |
Traffic administrator employment statistics
Most traffic administrators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where traffic administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic administrators work.
Traffic administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Traffic administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Traffic administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Traffic administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic administrators are manufacturing, media and technology.
Traffic administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Media | 12% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Traffic administrator turnover and employment statistics
Traffic administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.68% |
| 2011 | 11.12% |
| 2012 | 10.03% |
| 2013 | 8.30% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 5.48% |
| 2016 | 4.88% |
| 2017 | 5.17% |
| 2018 | 4.97% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 6.34% |
| 2021 | 6.97% |
Average traffic administrator tenure
The average traffic administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 267 traffic administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Traffic administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Administrator | 5.59% | - |
| Storeroom Attendant | 6.40% | 44,854 |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Registered Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,578 |
| Project Scheduler | 10.63% | 17,065 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| 911 Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 968 |
Similar traffic administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Storeroom Attendant | 6.40% | 44,854 |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Registered Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,578 |
| Project Scheduler | 10.63% | 17,065 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| 911 Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 968 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic administrators
The most common foreign language among traffic administrators is Spanish at 52.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.8% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 52.9%
- Chinese, 11.8%
- Carrier, 11.8%
- Comanche, 5.9%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Other, 11.7%
Traffic administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.9% |
| Chinese | 11.8% |
| Carrier | 11.8% |
| Comanche | 5.9% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Other | 11.7% |