Traffic counter demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic counter gender statistics
32.4% of traffic counters are women and 67.6% of traffic counters are men.
- Male, 67.6%
- Female, 32.4%
Traffic counter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.6% |
| Female | 32.4% |
Traffic counter gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,877
Female income
$29,813
Traffic counter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic counter positions over time. Currently, 32.4% of traffic counters are female.
Traffic counter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.25% | 32.75% |
| 2011 | 68.09% | 31.91% |
| 2012 | 67.10% | 32.90% |
| 2013 | 68.81% | 31.19% |
| 2014 | 68.34% | 31.66% |
| 2015 | 70.25% | 29.75% |
| 2016 | 65.13% | 34.87% |
| 2017 | 64.91% | 35.09% |
| 2018 | 66.29% | 33.71% |
| 2019 | 64.84% | 35.16% |
| 2020 | 62.83% | 37.17% |
| 2021 | 67.65% | 32.35% |
Traffic counter related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic counters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Traffic Counter | 68% | 32% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Traffic counter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic counters is White, which makes up 56.6% of all traffic counters. Comparatively, 17.2% of traffic counters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of traffic counters are Black or African American.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Traffic counter race
| Traffic counter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Traffic counter race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic counter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic counter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.54% | 12.54% | 5.93% | 13.68% |
| 2011 | 58.44% | 14.78% | 6.04% | 17.70% |
| 2012 | 63.17% | 12.34% | 7.05% | 13.99% |
| 2013 | 62.25% | 13.76% | 6.43% | 14.36% |
| 2014 | 60.68% | 12.85% | 7.62% | 15.44% |
| 2015 | 58.43% | 15.20% | 6.68% | 16.30% |
| 2016 | 61.21% | 13.94% | 6.02% | 15.38% |
| 2017 | 59.15% | 12.07% | 8.44% | 16.79% |
| 2018 | 62.83% | 12.62% | 6.66% | 15.37% |
| 2019 | 61.53% | 12.72% | 5.97% | 16.49% |
| 2020 | 59.41% | 9.40% | 6.99% | 19.22% |
| 2021 | 56.57% | 12.45% | 7.10% | 17.18% |
Traffic counter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian traffic counters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american traffic counters have the lowest average salary at $31,839.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,310 |
| White | $33,469 |
| Black or African American | $31,839 |
| Asian | $34,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,257 |
Average traffic counter age
See how the average age of traffic counters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic counter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
Traffic counter age breakdown
The average age of traffic counters is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the traffic counter population.
Traffic counter age breakdown
| Traffic Counter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Traffic counter educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic counters is associate degree, with 36% of traffic counters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Associate, 36%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Traffic counters by degree level
| Traffic counter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Traffic counter employment statistics
Company size where traffic counters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic counters work.
Traffic counter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Traffic counter jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic counters are professional, government and media.
Traffic counter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 37% |
| Government | 30% |
| Media | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
Traffic counter turnover and employment statistics
Traffic counter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic counters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic counter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic counter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 11.16% |
| 2012 | 9.68% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 6.89% |
| 2016 | 5.92% |
| 2017 | 6.18% |
| 2018 | 5.69% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.88% |
| 2021 | 6.02% |
Average traffic counter tenure
The average traffic counter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 75 traffic counters resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic counter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Traffic counter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic counters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Counter | 4.33% | - |
| Building Materials Sales Attendant | 6.40% | 193,587 |
| Mail Courier | 8.26% | 28,031 |
| Window/Distribution Clerk | 10.33% | 74,613 |
| Schedule Planning Manager | 10.63% | 15,884 |
| Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk | 11.70% | 92,286 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |
Similar traffic counter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Materials Sales Attendant | 6.40% | 193,587 |
| Mail Courier | 8.26% | 28,031 |
| Window/Distribution Clerk | 10.33% | 74,613 |
| Schedule Planning Manager | 10.63% | 15,884 |
| Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk | 11.70% | 92,286 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic counters
The most common foreign language among traffic counters is Urdu at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Urdu, 33.3%
- Hindi, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Traffic counter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Urdu | 33.3% |
| Hindi | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |