Traffic officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic officer gender statistics
27.4% of traffic officers are women and 72.6% of traffic officers are men.
- Male, 72.6%
- Female, 27.4%
Traffic officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.6% |
| Female | 27.4% |
Traffic officer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,356
Female income
$35,347
Traffic officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic officer positions over time. Currently, 27.4% of traffic officers are female.
Traffic officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.94% | 26.06% |
| 2011 | 73.89% | 26.11% |
| 2012 | 73.62% | 26.38% |
| 2013 | 74.53% | 25.47% |
| 2014 | 74.35% | 25.65% |
| 2015 | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 2016 | 75.44% | 24.56% |
| 2017 | 75.01% | 24.99% |
| 2018 | 73.20% | 26.80% |
| 2019 | 72.35% | 27.65% |
| 2020 | 75.26% | 24.74% |
| 2021 | 72.56% | 27.44% |
Traffic officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Traffic Officer | 73% | 27% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Traffic officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic officers is White, which makes up 58.1% of all traffic officers. Comparatively, 20.1% of traffic officers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of traffic officers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Traffic officer race
| Traffic officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Traffic officer race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.90% | 13.50% | 2.26% | 17.58% |
| 2011 | 64.08% | 13.56% | 2.51% | 16.93% |
| 2012 | 63.77% | 13.61% | 2.06% | 17.00% |
| 2013 | 64.27% | 12.99% | 2.22% | 17.14% |
| 2014 | 63.65% | 13.06% | 2.41% | 17.40% |
| 2015 | 63.03% | 13.40% | 2.61% | 18.00% |
| 2016 | 62.88% | 13.51% | 2.27% | 18.37% |
| 2017 | 62.46% | 13.58% | 2.31% | 18.29% |
| 2018 | 61.58% | 12.86% | 2.80% | 19.24% |
| 2019 | 63.00% | 12.41% | 2.61% | 18.80% |
| 2020 | 59.96% | 13.66% | 2.84% | 18.77% |
| 2021 | 58.07% | 13.22% | 2.96% | 20.14% |
Traffic officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian traffic officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american traffic officers have the lowest average salary at $35,850.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,298 |
| White | $37,907 |
| Black or African American | $35,850 |
| Asian | $40,572 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,367 |
Average traffic officer age
See how the average age of traffic officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Traffic officer age breakdown
The average age of traffic officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the traffic officer population.
Traffic officer age breakdown
| Traffic Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Traffic officer educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic officers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of traffic officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Traffic officers by degree level
| Traffic officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Traffic officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,442 annually. With a Doctorate degree, traffic officers earn a median annual income of $43,284 compared to $41,134 for traffic officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,442 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,966 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,134 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,284 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,266 |
Traffic officer employment statistics
Most traffic officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where traffic officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic officers work.
Traffic officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Traffic officer jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Traffic officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 26% |
Traffic officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic officers are government, education and professional.
Traffic officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Education | 18% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Traffic officer turnover and employment statistics
Traffic officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average traffic officer tenure
The average traffic officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 639 traffic officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Traffic officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 5.55% | 2,228 |
| Traffic Officer | 7.15% | - |
| Latent Print Examiner | 8.65% | 2,576 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar traffic officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 5.55% | 2,228 |
| Latent Print Examiner | 8.65% | 2,576 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic officers
The most common foreign language among traffic officers is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- French, 11.8%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Yoruba, 5.9%
- Other, 23.4%
Traffic officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Yoruba | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.4% |