Traffic investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic investigator gender statistics
14.8% of traffic investigators are women and 85.2% of traffic investigators are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 14.8%
Traffic investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.2% |
| Female | 14.8% |
Traffic investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,992
Female income
$47,775
Traffic investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic investigator positions over time. Currently, 14.8% of traffic investigators are female.
Traffic investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2011 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
| 2012 | 93.70% | 6.30% |
| 2013 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
| 2014 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2015 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2016 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2017 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2018 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2019 | 88.67% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 83.74% | 16.26% |
| 2021 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
Traffic investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic investigators 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 Investigator | 85% | 15% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Traffic investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic investigators is White, which makes up 52.0% of all traffic investigators. Comparatively, 19.1% of traffic investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of traffic investigators are Black or African American.
- White, 52.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Unknown, 7.0%
- Asian, 6.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.8%
Traffic investigator race
| Traffic investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 7.0% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.8% |
Traffic investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.02% | 8.66% | 6.91% | 14.74% |
| 2011 | 63.10% | 11.35% | 7.11% | 14.71% |
| 2012 | 60.64% | 12.03% | 5.98% | 17.26% |
| 2013 | 62.04% | 11.09% | 7.11% | 16.58% |
| 2014 | 59.28% | 13.66% | 6.91% | 16.17% |
| 2015 | 58.56% | 13.13% | 5.13% | 18.91% |
| 2016 | 57.67% | 13.43% | 5.43% | 20.10% |
| 2017 | 65.50% | 8.63% | 4.82% | 17.39% |
| 2018 | 56.18% | 16.10% | 6.83% | 17.25% |
| 2019 | 60.22% | 10.32% | 5.17% | 20.27% |
| 2020 | 56.49% | 12.21% | 8.51% | 17.58% |
| 2021 | 52.01% | 12.54% | 6.62% | 19.07% |
Traffic investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, white traffic investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino traffic investigators have the lowest average salary at $45,425.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,136 |
| White | $51,552 |
| Black or African American | $46,581 |
| Asian | $48,490 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,425 |
Average traffic investigator age
See how the average age of traffic investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic investigator 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 investigator age breakdown
The average age of traffic investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the traffic investigator population.
Traffic investigator age breakdown
| Traffic Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Traffic investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic investigators is bachelor's degree, with 49% of traffic investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Traffic investigators by degree level
| Traffic investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Traffic investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic investigators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,366 annually. With a Associate degree, traffic investigators earn a median annual income of $45,675 compared to $44,154 for traffic investigators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,154 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,366 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,675 |
Traffic investigator employment statistics
Company size where traffic investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic investigators work.
Traffic investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Traffic investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic investigators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Traffic investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 71% |
Traffic investigator turnover and employment statistics
Traffic investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic investigator 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 investigator tenure
The average traffic investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 traffic investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Traffic investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic investigators 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 Lot Attendant | 2.50% | 52,986 |
| Airport Utility Worker | 5.73% | 26,362 |
| Line Service Attendant | 5.79% | 91,026 |
| Traffic Investigator | 8.00% | - |
| Diesel Engine Inspector | 11.12% | 37,542 |
| Airport Attendant | 12.88% | 45,546 |
Similar traffic investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Lot Attendant | 2.50% | 52,986 |
| Airport Utility Worker | 5.73% | 26,362 |
| Line Service Attendant | 5.79% | 91,026 |
| Diesel Engine Inspector | 11.12% | 37,542 |
| Airport Attendant | 12.88% | 45,546 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic investigators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Traffic investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |