Traffic sergeant demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic sergeant gender statistics
6.3% of traffic sergeants are women and 93.8% of traffic sergeants are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Traffic sergeant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Traffic sergeant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,517
Female income
$44,428
Traffic sergeant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic sergeant positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of traffic sergeants are female.
Traffic sergeant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.34% | 6.66% |
| 2011 | 93.15% | 6.85% |
| 2012 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2013 | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 2014 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2015 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2016 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2017 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2018 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2019 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2020 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
Traffic sergeant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Sergeant | 94% | 6% |
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Traffic sergeant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic sergeants is White, which makes up 74.3% of all traffic sergeants. Comparatively, 10.4% of traffic sergeants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of traffic sergeants are Black or African American.
- White, 74.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Traffic sergeant race
| Traffic sergeant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Traffic sergeant race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic sergeant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic sergeant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.08% | 7.50% | 1.08% | 7.97% |
| 2011 | 78.80% | 9.17% | 0.81% | 8.66% |
| 2012 | 79.74% | 8.50% | 1.47% | 7.43% |
| 2013 | 78.26% | 10.40% | 1.51% | 7.10% |
| 2014 | 77.75% | 10.22% | 1.30% | 8.84% |
| 2015 | 78.42% | 9.94% | 1.24% | 7.69% |
| 2016 | 77.01% | 11.50% | 0.94% | 8.46% |
| 2017 | 77.82% | 8.84% | 1.71% | 8.84% |
| 2018 | 77.83% | 8.94% | 1.09% | 9.59% |
| 2019 | 76.87% | 7.06% | 1.66% | 10.59% |
| 2020 | 75.13% | 7.41% | 1.93% | 10.56% |
| 2021 | 74.27% | 8.44% | 1.67% | 10.44% |
Traffic sergeant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino traffic sergeants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown traffic sergeants have the lowest average salary at $44,412.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,412 |
| White | $44,868 |
| Black or African American | $44,477 |
| Asian | $46,758 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,149 |
Average traffic sergeant age
See how the average age of traffic sergeants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic sergeant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Traffic sergeant age breakdown
The average age of traffic sergeants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the traffic sergeant population.
Traffic sergeant age breakdown
| Traffic Sergeant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Traffic sergeant educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic sergeants is bachelor's degree, with 50% of traffic sergeants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 17% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Traffic sergeants by degree level
| Traffic sergeant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Traffic sergeant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic sergeants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,810 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, traffic sergeants earn a median annual income of $46,624 compared to $43,577 for traffic sergeants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,810 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,707 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,624 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,577 |
Traffic sergeant turnover and employment statistics
Traffic sergeant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic sergeants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic sergeant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic sergeant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average traffic sergeant tenure
The average traffic sergeant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 traffic sergeants resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic sergeant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Traffic sergeant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic sergeants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Battalion Chief | 6.87% | 12,767 |
| Captain Of Guards | 6.90% | 4,338 |
| Traffic Sergeant | 10.94% | - |
| Correction Officer Supervisor | 18.30% | 57,980 |
Similar traffic sergeant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Battalion Chief | 6.87% | 12,767 |
| Captain Of Guards | 6.90% | 4,338 |
| Correction Officer Supervisor | 18.30% | 57,980 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic sergeants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Traffic sergeant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |