Traffic control officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic control officer gender statistics
34.5% of traffic control officers are women and 65.5% of traffic control officers are men.
- Male, 65.5%
- Female, 34.5%
Traffic control officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.5% |
| Female | 34.5% |
Traffic control officer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,985
Female income
$34,727
Traffic control officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic control officer positions over time. Currently, 34.5% of traffic control officers are female.
Traffic control officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.03% | 32.97% |
| 2011 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2012 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
| 2013 | 67.71% | 32.29% |
| 2014 | 67.50% | 32.50% |
| 2015 | 68.25% | 31.75% |
| 2016 | 68.77% | 31.23% |
| 2017 | 68.26% | 31.74% |
| 2018 | 66.18% | 33.82% |
| 2019 | 65.22% | 34.78% |
| 2020 | 68.55% | 31.45% |
| 2021 | 65.45% | 34.55% |
Traffic control officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic control officers 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 Control Officer | 65% | 35% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Traffic control officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic control officers is White, which makes up 58.6% of all traffic control officers. Comparatively, 19.3% of traffic control officers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.7% of traffic control officers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Traffic control officer race
| Traffic control officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Traffic control officer race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic control officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic control officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.48% | 14.00% | 2.14% | 16.77% |
| 2011 | 64.65% | 14.05% | 2.39% | 16.12% |
| 2012 | 64.34% | 14.10% | 1.94% | 16.19% |
| 2013 | 64.84% | 13.48% | 2.10% | 16.32% |
| 2014 | 64.23% | 13.56% | 2.29% | 16.58% |
| 2015 | 63.60% | 13.89% | 2.49% | 17.19% |
| 2016 | 63.46% | 14.01% | 2.16% | 17.55% |
| 2017 | 63.04% | 14.07% | 2.19% | 17.48% |
| 2018 | 62.16% | 13.35% | 2.68% | 18.43% |
| 2019 | 63.57% | 12.91% | 2.49% | 17.99% |
| 2020 | 60.54% | 14.15% | 2.72% | 17.95% |
| 2021 | 58.64% | 13.71% | 2.84% | 19.32% |
Traffic control officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,837 |
| White | $37,498 |
| Black or African American | $35,270 |
| Asian | $40,402 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,177 |
Average traffic control officer age
See how the average age of traffic control officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic control officer 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 control officer age breakdown
The average age of traffic control officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the traffic control officer population.
Traffic control officer age breakdown
| Traffic Control Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Traffic control officer educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic control officers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of traffic control officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Traffic control officers by degree level
| Traffic control officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Traffic control officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,651 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,240 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,016 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,375 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,888 |
Traffic control officer employment statistics
Most traffic control officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where traffic control officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic control officers work.
Traffic control officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Traffic control officer jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic control officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic control officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Traffic control officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 19% |
Traffic control officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic control officers are government, education and professional.
Traffic control officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Traffic control officer turnover and employment statistics
Traffic control officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic control officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic control officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic control officer 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 control officer tenure
The average traffic control officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 447 traffic control officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic control officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Traffic control officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic control officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Deputy | 5.55% | 4,147 |
| Traffic Control Officer | 7.15% | - |
| Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 21,390 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar traffic control officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Deputy | 5.55% | 4,147 |
| Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 21,390 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic control officers
The most common foreign language among traffic control officers is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Bulgarian at 7.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- Bulgarian, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Somali, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Other, 15.4%
Traffic control officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| Bulgarian | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Somali | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.4% |