Traffic engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic engineering technician demographics by:
Traffic engineering technician gender statistics
10.2% of traffic engineering technicians are women and 89.8% of traffic engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Traffic engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Traffic engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,966
Female income
$48,737
Traffic engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of traffic engineering technicians are female.
Traffic engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2012 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2013 | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 2014 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2015 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2016 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2017 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2018 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2019 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 88.78% | 11.22% |
| 2021 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
Traffic engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic engineering technicians 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 Engineering Technician | 90% | 10% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Traffic engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic engineering technicians is White, which makes up 58.5% of all traffic engineering technicians. Comparatively, 14.8% of traffic engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of traffic engineering technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
Traffic engineering technician race
| Traffic engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
Traffic engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.52% | 7.06% | 7.43% | 10.51% |
| 2011 | 69.59% | 9.75% | 7.63% | 10.48% |
| 2012 | 67.13% | 10.43% | 6.51% | 13.03% |
| 2013 | 68.53% | 9.49% | 7.63% | 12.35% |
| 2014 | 65.77% | 12.06% | 7.43% | 11.95% |
| 2015 | 65.06% | 11.53% | 5.65% | 14.68% |
| 2016 | 64.16% | 11.83% | 5.95% | 15.87% |
| 2017 | 71.99% | 7.03% | 5.34% | 13.16% |
| 2018 | 62.68% | 14.50% | 7.36% | 13.03% |
| 2019 | 66.71% | 8.72% | 5.69% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 62.99% | 10.61% | 9.03% | 13.35% |
| 2021 | 58.50% | 10.94% | 7.15% | 14.84% |
Traffic engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white traffic engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino traffic engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,262.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,117 |
| White | $52,723 |
| Black or African American | $47,478 |
| Asian | $49,491 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,262 |
Average traffic engineering technician age
See how the average age of traffic engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic engineering technician 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 engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of traffic engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the traffic engineering technician population.
Traffic engineering technician age breakdown
| Traffic Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Traffic engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic engineering technicians is bachelor's degree, with 47% of traffic engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 38%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Traffic engineering technicians by degree level
| Traffic engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Traffic engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic engineering technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,527 annually. With a Associate degree, traffic engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $46,525 compared to $44,925 for traffic engineering technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,925 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,527 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,525 |
Traffic engineering technician employment statistics
Company size where traffic engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic engineering technicians work.
Traffic engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Traffic engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Traffic engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic engineering technician 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 engineering technician tenure
The average traffic engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 traffic engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Traffic engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic engineering technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Shagger | 2.50% | 6,029 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Garageman | 5.79% | 6,611 |
| Traffic Engineering Technician | 8.00% | - |
| Air Brake Tester | 11.12% | 9,006 |
| Ship Steward | 12.88% | 42,173 |
Similar traffic engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Shagger | 2.50% | 6,029 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Garageman | 5.79% | 6,611 |
| Air Brake Tester | 11.12% | 9,006 |
| Ship Steward | 12.88% | 42,173 |