Traffic engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic engineer gender statistics
18.8% of traffic engineers are women and 81.2% of traffic engineers are men.
- Male, 81.2%
- Female, 18.8%
Traffic engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.2% |
| Female | 18.8% |
Traffic engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,846
Female income
$74,470
Traffic engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic engineer positions over time. Currently, 18.8% of traffic engineers are female.
Traffic engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2011 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
| 2012 | 87.85% | 12.15% |
| 2013 | 86.38% | 13.62% |
| 2014 | 85.62% | 14.38% |
| 2015 | 85.55% | 14.45% |
| 2016 | 86.10% | 13.90% |
| 2017 | 83.92% | 16.08% |
| 2018 | 85.53% | 14.47% |
| 2019 | 83.47% | 16.53% |
| 2020 | 82.18% | 17.82% |
| 2021 | 81.18% | 18.82% |
Traffic engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Traffic Engineer | 81% | 19% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Traffic engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic engineers is White, which makes up 64.9% of all traffic engineers. Comparatively, 14.6% of traffic engineers are Asian and 11.6% of traffic engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.9%
- Asian, 14.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Traffic engineer race
| Traffic engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Asian | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Traffic engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.46% | 4.81% | 12.89% | 8.61% |
| 2011 | 73.14% | 3.68% | 12.08% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 71.06% | 4.62% | 12.44% | 9.21% |
| 2013 | 72.15% | 4.11% | 12.37% | 8.98% |
| 2014 | 71.40% | 4.50% | 12.89% | 8.66% |
| 2015 | 71.69% | 3.59% | 12.96% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 70.13% | 3.73% | 13.54% | 10.04% |
| 2017 | 70.41% | 4.34% | 13.28% | 9.59% |
| 2018 | 70.59% | 4.24% | 12.37% | 10.43% |
| 2019 | 69.08% | 4.47% | 13.37% | 10.45% |
| 2020 | 66.67% | 3.81% | 13.29% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 64.87% | 3.94% | 14.64% | 11.56% |
Traffic engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian traffic engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american traffic engineers have the lowest average salary at $72,419.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,903 |
| White | $79,314 |
| Black or African American | $72,419 |
| Asian | $81,203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,709 |
Average traffic engineer age
See how the average age of traffic engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Traffic engineer age breakdown
The average age of traffic engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the traffic engineer population.
Traffic engineer age breakdown
| Traffic Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Traffic engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic engineers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of traffic engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Traffic engineers by degree level
| Traffic engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Traffic engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $98,826 annually. With a Doctorate degree, traffic engineers earn a median annual income of $98,247 compared to $85,347 for traffic engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,826 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,347 |
| Doctorate Degree | $98,247 |
Traffic engineer employment statistics
Most traffic engineers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where traffic engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic engineers work.
Traffic engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Traffic engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Traffic engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 32% |
Traffic engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic engineers are government, professional and telecommunication.
Traffic engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 30% |
| Professional | 25% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Traffic engineer turnover and employment statistics
Traffic engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average traffic engineer tenure
The average traffic engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 546 traffic engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Traffic engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Human Factors Advisor, Lead | 3.67% | 77,714 |
| Traffic Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Electric Engine Mechanic | 5.25% | 35,420 |
| Permaculture Designer | 6.39% | 43,786 |
| Spacecraft Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 78,004 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Similar traffic engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Human Factors Advisor, Lead | 3.67% | 77,714 |
| Electric Engine Mechanic | 5.25% | 35,420 |
| Permaculture Designer | 6.39% | 43,786 |
| Spacecraft Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 78,004 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic engineers
The most common foreign language among traffic engineers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 10.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Czech, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Cantonese, 10.0%
Traffic engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Czech | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Cantonese | 10.0% |
