Traffic control specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic control specialist gender statistics
28.8% of traffic control specialists are women and 71.2% of traffic control specialists are men.
- Male, 71.2%
- Female, 28.8%
Traffic control specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.2% |
| Female | 28.8% |
Traffic control specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,688
Female income
$41,438
Traffic control specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic control specialist positions over time. Currently, 28.8% of traffic control specialists are female.
Traffic control specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.63% | 15.37% |
| 2011 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2012 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2013 | 81.22% | 18.78% |
| 2014 | 84.70% | 15.30% |
| 2015 | 86.29% | 13.71% |
| 2016 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2017 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2018 | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 2019 | 77.06% | 22.94% |
| 2020 | 68.85% | 31.15% |
| 2021 | 71.16% | 28.84% |
Traffic control specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic control specialists 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 Control Specialist | 71% | 29% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Traffic control specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic control specialists is White, which makes up 58.1% of all traffic control specialists. Comparatively, 16.0% of traffic control specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of traffic control specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
Traffic control specialist race
| Traffic control specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
Traffic control specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic control specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic control specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.13% | 7.22% | 5.96% | 11.70% |
| 2011 | 69.21% | 9.92% | 6.16% | 11.66% |
| 2012 | 66.74% | 10.60% | 5.03% | 14.21% |
| 2013 | 68.14% | 9.66% | 6.16% | 13.54% |
| 2014 | 65.38% | 12.23% | 5.96% | 13.13% |
| 2015 | 64.67% | 11.70% | 4.17% | 15.87% |
| 2016 | 63.78% | 11.99% | 4.47% | 17.06% |
| 2017 | 71.60% | 7.19% | 3.87% | 14.34% |
| 2018 | 62.29% | 14.67% | 5.88% | 14.21% |
| 2019 | 66.32% | 8.89% | 4.22% | 17.23% |
| 2020 | 62.60% | 10.77% | 7.55% | 14.54% |
| 2021 | 58.11% | 11.11% | 5.67% | 16.03% |
Traffic control specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white traffic control specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino traffic control specialists have the lowest average salary at $38,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,853 |
| White | $45,838 |
| Black or African American | $40,069 |
| Asian | $42,263 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,756 |
Average traffic control specialist age
See how the average age of traffic control specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic control specialist 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 control specialist age breakdown
The average age of traffic control specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the traffic control specialist population.
Traffic control specialist age breakdown
| Traffic Control Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Traffic control specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic control specialists is bachelor's degree, with 38% of traffic control specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Traffic control specialists by degree level
| Traffic control specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Traffic control specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic control specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,620 annually. With a Associate degree, traffic control specialists earn a median annual income of $39,039 compared to $37,325 for traffic control specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,325 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,620 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,039 |
Traffic control specialist employment statistics
Most traffic control specialists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where traffic control specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic control specialists work.
Traffic control specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Traffic control specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic control specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic control specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Traffic control specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 13% |
Traffic control specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic control specialists are manufacturing, government and professional.
Traffic control specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Traffic control specialist turnover and employment statistics
Traffic control specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic control specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic control specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic control specialist 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 control specialist tenure
The average traffic control specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,394 traffic control specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic control specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Traffic control specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic control specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Hiker | 2.50% | 4,844 |
| Airplane Pilot Helper | 5.73% | 16,222 |
| Gasoline Service Attendant | 5.79% | 44,633 |
| Traffic Control Specialist | 8.00% | - |
| Station Inspector | 11.12% | 17,514 |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Similar traffic control specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Hiker | 2.50% | 4,844 |
| Airplane Pilot Helper | 5.73% | 16,222 |
| Gasoline Service Attendant | 5.79% | 44,633 |
| Station Inspector | 11.12% | 17,514 |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic control specialists
The most common foreign language among traffic control specialists is Spanish at 57.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 8.5% and French is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 57.6%
- Carrier, 8.5%
- French, 6.8%
- German, 5.1%
- Mandarin, 3.4%
- Other, 18.6%
Traffic control specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.6% |
| Carrier | 8.5% |
| French | 6.8% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Mandarin | 3.4% |
| Other | 18.6% |
