Traffic monitor specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic monitor specialist gender statistics
46.6% of traffic monitor specialists are women and 53.4% of traffic monitor specialists are men.
- Male, 53.4%
- Female, 46.6%
Traffic monitor specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.4% |
| Female | 46.6% |
Traffic monitor specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,081
Female income
$53,681
Traffic monitor specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic monitor specialist positions over time. Currently, 46.6% of traffic monitor specialists are female.
Traffic monitor specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.87% | 28.13% |
| 2011 | 71.72% | 28.28% |
| 2012 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
| 2013 | 66.75% | 33.25% |
| 2014 | 71.98% | 28.02% |
| 2015 | 74.50% | 25.50% |
| 2016 | 66.35% | 33.65% |
| 2017 | 78.91% | 21.09% |
| 2018 | 61.48% | 38.52% |
| 2019 | 60.92% | 39.08% |
| 2020 | 50.63% | 49.37% |
| 2021 | 53.38% | 46.62% |
Traffic monitor specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic monitor 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 Monitor Specialist | 53% | 47% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Traffic monitor specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic monitor specialists is White, which makes up 50.7% of all traffic monitor specialists. Comparatively, 19.9% of traffic monitor specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of traffic monitor specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 50.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
Traffic monitor specialist race
| Traffic monitor specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
Traffic monitor specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic monitor specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic monitor specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.73% | 9.44% | 7.12% | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 61.81% | 12.13% | 7.32% | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 59.35% | 12.81% | 6.19% | 18.04% |
| 2013 | 60.74% | 11.87% | 7.32% | 17.36% |
| 2014 | 57.98% | 14.44% | 7.12% | 16.95% |
| 2015 | 57.27% | 13.91% | 5.34% | 19.69% |
| 2016 | 56.38% | 14.20% | 5.63% | 20.88% |
| 2017 | 64.21% | 9.41% | 5.03% | 18.17% |
| 2018 | 54.89% | 16.88% | 7.04% | 18.03% |
| 2019 | 58.93% | 11.10% | 5.38% | 21.05% |
| 2020 | 55.20% | 12.99% | 8.72% | 18.36% |
| 2021 | 50.72% | 13.32% | 6.83% | 19.85% |
Traffic monitor specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white traffic monitor specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino traffic monitor specialists have the lowest average salary at $49,431.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,345 |
| White | $60,792 |
| Black or African American | $51,504 |
| Asian | $55,001 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,431 |
Average traffic monitor specialist age
See how the average age of traffic monitor specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic monitor 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 monitor specialist age breakdown
The average age of traffic monitor specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the traffic monitor specialist population.
Traffic monitor specialist age breakdown
| Traffic Monitor Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Traffic monitor specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic monitor specialists is bachelor's degree, with 32% of traffic monitor specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Traffic monitor specialists by degree level
| Traffic monitor specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Traffic monitor specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic monitor specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,435 annually. With a Associate degree, traffic monitor specialists earn a median annual income of $49,877 compared to $47,191 for traffic monitor specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,191 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,435 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,877 |
Traffic monitor specialist employment statistics
Most traffic monitor specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where traffic monitor specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic monitor specialists work.
Traffic monitor specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Traffic monitor specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic monitor specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic monitor specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Traffic monitor specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 24% |
Traffic monitor specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic monitor specialists are government, professional and health care.
Traffic monitor specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 23% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Traffic monitor specialist turnover and employment statistics
Traffic monitor specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic monitor specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic monitor specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic monitor 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 monitor specialist tenure
The average traffic monitor specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 145 traffic monitor specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic monitor specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Traffic monitor specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic monitor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Services Agent | 2.50% | 112,176 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Airplane Fueler | 5.79% | 6,708 |
| Traffic Monitor Specialist | 8.00% | - |
| Rail Flaw Detector Operator | 11.12% | 25,791 |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 12.88% | 61,944 |
Similar traffic monitor specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Front Services Agent | 2.50% | 112,176 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Airplane Fueler | 5.79% | 6,708 |
| Rail Flaw Detector Operator | 11.12% | 25,791 |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 12.88% | 61,944 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic monitor specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Traffic monitor specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |