Traffic analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic analyst gender statistics
46.0% of traffic analysts are women and 54.0% of traffic analysts are men.
- Male, 54.0%
- Female, 46.0%
Traffic analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.0% |
| Female | 46.0% |
Traffic analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,380
Female income
$62,147
Traffic analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic analyst positions over time. Currently, 46.0% of traffic analysts are female.
Traffic analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.36% | 27.64% |
| 2011 | 72.21% | 27.79% |
| 2012 | 75.21% | 24.79% |
| 2013 | 67.29% | 32.71% |
| 2014 | 72.47% | 27.53% |
| 2015 | 74.96% | 25.04% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 33.11% |
| 2017 | 79.31% | 20.69% |
| 2018 | 62.05% | 37.95% |
| 2019 | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 2020 | 51.24% | 48.76% |
| 2021 | 53.98% | 46.02% |
Traffic analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Traffic Analyst | 54% | 46% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Traffic analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic analysts is White, which makes up 52.5% of all traffic analysts. Comparatively, 19.4% of traffic analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of traffic analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 52.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Unknown, 7.0%
- Asian, 6.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.8%
Traffic analyst race
| Traffic analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 7.0% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.8% |
Traffic analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.47% | 7.75% | 7.00% | 15.08% |
| 2011 | 63.54% | 10.44% | 7.20% | 15.05% |
| 2012 | 61.08% | 11.13% | 6.08% | 17.60% |
| 2013 | 62.48% | 10.19% | 7.20% | 16.92% |
| 2014 | 59.72% | 12.76% | 7.01% | 16.52% |
| 2015 | 59.01% | 12.22% | 5.22% | 19.26% |
| 2016 | 58.11% | 12.52% | 5.52% | 20.45% |
| 2017 | 65.94% | 7.72% | 4.91% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 56.62% | 15.20% | 6.93% | 17.60% |
| 2019 | 60.66% | 9.42% | 5.26% | 20.62% |
| 2020 | 56.93% | 11.30% | 8.60% | 17.93% |
| 2021 | 52.45% | 11.63% | 6.72% | 19.42% |
Traffic analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, white traffic analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino traffic analysts have the lowest average salary at $59,613.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,534 |
| White | $66,174 |
| Black or African American | $60,862 |
| Asian | $62,914 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,613 |
Average traffic analyst age
See how the average age of traffic analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5 |
Traffic analyst age breakdown
The average age of traffic analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the traffic analyst population.
Traffic analyst age breakdown
| Traffic Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Traffic analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic analysts is bachelor's degree, with 62% of traffic analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Traffic analysts by degree level
| Traffic analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Traffic analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic analysts with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,978 annually. With a Associate degree, traffic analysts earn a median annual income of $59,883 compared to $58,233 for traffic analysts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,233 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,978 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,883 |
Traffic analyst employment statistics
Most traffic analysts work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where traffic analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic analysts work.
Traffic analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Traffic analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Traffic analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 6% |
Traffic analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic analysts are manufacturing, technology and retail.
Traffic analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Traffic analyst turnover and employment statistics
Traffic analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 3.50% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 4.26% |
Average traffic analyst tenure
The average traffic analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 749 traffic analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Traffic analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Service Attendant | 2.50% | 46,381 |
| Refueler | 5.73% | 315 |
| Taxi Servicer | 5.79% | 3,800 |
| Traffic Analyst | 8.00% | - |
| Tank Car Inspector | 11.12% | 26,702 |
| Light Rail Controller | 12.88% | 15,199 |
Similar traffic analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Service Attendant | 2.50% | 46,381 |
| Refueler | 5.73% | 315 |
| Taxi Servicer | 5.79% | 3,800 |
| Tank Car Inspector | 11.12% | 26,702 |
| Light Rail Controller | 12.88% | 15,199 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic analysts
The most common foreign language among traffic analysts is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- German, 10.7%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Carrier, 7.1%
- Italian, 7.1%
- Other, 10.9%
Traffic analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| German | 10.7% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Carrier | 7.1% |
| Italian | 7.1% |
| Other | 10.9% |
