Traffic agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic agent gender statistics
47.6% of traffic agents are women and 52.4% of traffic agents are men.
- Male, 52.4%
- Female, 47.6%
Traffic agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
Traffic agent gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,510
Female income
$33,123
Traffic agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic agent positions over time. Currently, 47.6% of traffic agents are female.
Traffic agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.18% | 45.82% |
| 2011 | 54.12% | 45.88% |
| 2012 | 53.77% | 46.23% |
| 2013 | 54.94% | 45.06% |
| 2014 | 54.71% | 45.29% |
| 2015 | 55.55% | 44.45% |
| 2016 | 56.15% | 43.85% |
| 2017 | 55.57% | 44.43% |
| 2018 | 53.23% | 46.77% |
| 2019 | 52.17% | 47.83% |
| 2020 | 55.90% | 44.10% |
| 2021 | 52.42% | 47.58% |
Traffic agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Traffic Agent | 52% | 48% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Traffic agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic agents is White, which makes up 58.8% of all traffic agents. Comparatively, 20.8% of traffic agents are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of traffic agents are Black or African American.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Traffic agent race
| Traffic agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Traffic agent race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.66% | 12.25% | 2.17% | 18.27% |
| 2011 | 64.83% | 12.30% | 2.42% | 17.62% |
| 2012 | 64.52% | 12.35% | 1.98% | 17.69% |
| 2013 | 65.02% | 11.73% | 2.13% | 17.83% |
| 2014 | 64.41% | 11.81% | 2.32% | 18.09% |
| 2015 | 63.78% | 12.14% | 2.52% | 18.69% |
| 2016 | 63.64% | 12.26% | 2.19% | 19.06% |
| 2017 | 63.22% | 12.32% | 2.22% | 18.98% |
| 2018 | 62.34% | 11.60% | 2.71% | 19.94% |
| 2019 | 63.75% | 11.16% | 2.52% | 19.50% |
| 2020 | 60.72% | 12.40% | 2.75% | 19.46% |
| 2021 | 58.82% | 11.96% | 2.87% | 20.83% |
Traffic agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian traffic agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american traffic agents have the lowest average salary at $33,685.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,314 |
| White | $36,002 |
| Black or African American | $33,685 |
| Asian | $39,039 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,804 |
Average traffic agent age
See how the average age of traffic agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Traffic agent age breakdown
The average age of traffic agents is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the traffic agent population.
Traffic agent age breakdown
| Traffic Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Traffic agent educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic agents is high school diploma, with 32% of traffic agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Traffic agents by degree level
| Traffic agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Traffic agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,517 annually. With a Doctorate degree, traffic agents earn a median annual income of $42,169 compared to $39,684 for traffic agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,517 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,586 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,684 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,169 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,409 |
Traffic agent employment statistics
Most traffic agents work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where traffic agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic agents work.
Traffic agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Traffic agent jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Traffic agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 7% |
Traffic agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic agents are transportation, professional and government.
Traffic agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 26% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Traffic agent turnover and employment statistics
Traffic agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average traffic agent tenure
The average traffic agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 663 traffic agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Traffic agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jail Guard | 5.55% | 16,153 |
| Traffic Agent | 7.15% | - |
| Chief, Port Director | 8.65% | 17,366 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar traffic agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jail Guard | 5.55% | 16,153 |
| Chief, Port Director | 8.65% | 17,366 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic agents
The most common foreign language among traffic agents is Spanish at 63.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 63.4%
- French, 7.3%
- Portuguese, 4.9%
- Italian, 4.9%
- German, 2.4%
- Other, 17.1%
Traffic agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.4% |
| French | 7.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.9% |
| Italian | 4.9% |
| German | 2.4% |
| Other | 17.1% |