Traffic chief demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic chief gender statistics
16.4% of traffic chiefs are women and 83.6% of traffic chiefs are men.
- Male, 83.6%
- Female, 16.4%
Traffic chief gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.6% |
| Female | 16.4% |
Traffic chief gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,213
Female income
$50,897
Traffic chief gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic chief positions over time. Currently, 16.4% of traffic chiefs are female.
Traffic chief gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.62% | 13.38% |
| 2011 | 86.79% | 13.21% |
| 2012 | 86.58% | 13.42% |
| 2013 | 86.91% | 13.09% |
| 2014 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2015 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2016 | 86.03% | 13.97% |
| 2017 | 85.63% | 14.37% |
| 2018 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2019 | 84.35% | 15.65% |
| 2020 | 84.33% | 15.67% |
| 2021 | 83.61% | 16.39% |
Traffic chief related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic chiefs with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Traffic Chief | 84% | 16% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Traffic chief demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic chiefs is White, which makes up 66.8% of all traffic chiefs. Comparatively, 13.0% of traffic chiefs are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of traffic chiefs are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Traffic chief race
| Traffic chief race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Traffic chief race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic chief racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic chief race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.94% | 7.56% | 4.83% | 10.52% |
| 2011 | 75.17% | 7.63% | 4.79% | 10.16% |
| 2012 | 74.27% | 7.63% | 5.10% | 10.71% |
| 2013 | 74.20% | 7.33% | 5.58% | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 73.31% | 7.57% | 5.64% | 11.09% |
| 2015 | 72.71% | 7.72% | 5.89% | 11.27% |
| 2016 | 72.69% | 7.50% | 5.91% | 11.28% |
| 2017 | 71.77% | 7.51% | 6.50% | 11.60% |
| 2018 | 71.83% | 7.37% | 6.45% | 11.69% |
| 2019 | 71.26% | 7.27% | 6.38% | 12.38% |
| 2020 | 68.71% | 7.45% | 6.64% | 12.52% |
| 2021 | 66.76% | 7.73% | 7.16% | 12.98% |
Traffic chief wage gap by race
According to our data, asian traffic chiefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american traffic chiefs have the lowest average salary at $53,403.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,882 |
| White | $58,237 |
| Black or African American | $53,403 |
| Asian | $67,178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,252 |
Average traffic chief age
See how the average age of traffic chiefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic chief age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Traffic chief age breakdown
The average age of traffic chiefs is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the traffic chief population.
Traffic chief age breakdown
| Traffic Chief Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Traffic chief educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic chiefs is bachelor's degree, with 73% of traffic chiefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 3%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Traffic chiefs by degree level
| Traffic chief degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Traffic chief wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic chiefs with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,754 annually. With a Master's degree, traffic chiefs earn a median annual income of $78,692 compared to $65,863 for traffic chiefs with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,692 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,405 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,863 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,754 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,062 |
Traffic chief turnover and employment statistics
Traffic chief unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic chiefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic chief unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic chief unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average traffic chief tenure
The average traffic chief stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 traffic chiefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic chief tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Traffic chief LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic chiefs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| On Site Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 42,340 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Funeral Location Manager | 9.30% | 6,223 |
| Traffic Chief | 9.67% | - |
| Property Manager | 11.54% | 15,402 |
| Medical Manager | 11.66% | 74,729 |
| Counseling Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,137 |
Similar traffic chief jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On Site Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 42,340 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Funeral Location Manager | 9.30% | 6,223 |
| Property Manager | 11.54% | 15,402 |
| Medical Manager | 11.66% | 74,729 |
| Counseling Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,137 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic chiefs
- Arabic, 50.0%
- Vietnamese, 50.0%
Traffic chief languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| Vietnamese | 50.0% |