Traffic signal technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic signal technician demographics by:
Traffic signal technician gender statistics
2.1% of traffic signal technicians are women and 97.9% of traffic signal technicians are men.
- Male, 97.9%
- Female, 2.1%
Traffic signal technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.9% |
| Female | 2.1% |
Traffic signal technician gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,020
Female income
$44,702
Traffic signal technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic signal technician positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of traffic signal technicians are female.
Traffic signal technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.04% | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 99.03% | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 99.17% | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 98.78% | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 99.04% | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 99.16% | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 98.75% | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 99.34% | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2019 | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2021 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
Traffic signal technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic signal 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% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Traffic signal technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic signal technicians is White, which makes up 49.4% of all traffic signal technicians. Comparatively, 19.5% of traffic signal technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 14.9% of traffic signal technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 49.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 14.9%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Asian, 6.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
Traffic signal technician race
| Traffic signal technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
Traffic signal technician race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic signal technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic signal technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.38% | 11.00% | 7.01% | 15.13% |
| 2011 | 60.46% | 13.70% | 7.21% | 15.09% |
| 2012 | 57.99% | 14.38% | 6.09% | 17.64% |
| 2013 | 59.39% | 13.44% | 7.21% | 16.97% |
| 2014 | 56.63% | 16.01% | 7.02% | 16.56% |
| 2015 | 55.92% | 15.47% | 5.23% | 19.30% |
| 2016 | 55.03% | 15.77% | 5.53% | 20.49% |
| 2017 | 62.85% | 10.97% | 4.92% | 17.77% |
| 2018 | 53.54% | 18.45% | 6.94% | 17.64% |
| 2019 | 57.57% | 12.67% | 5.27% | 20.66% |
| 2020 | 53.85% | 14.55% | 8.61% | 17.97% |
| 2021 | 49.36% | 14.88% | 6.73% | 19.46% |
Traffic signal technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white traffic signal technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino traffic signal technicians have the lowest average salary at $41,318.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,230 |
| White | $50,337 |
| Black or African American | $42,970 |
| Asian | $45,751 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,318 |
Average traffic signal technician age
See how the average age of traffic signal technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic signal 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 signal technician age breakdown
The average age of traffic signal technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the traffic signal technician population.
Traffic signal technician age breakdown
| Traffic Signal Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Traffic signal technician educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic signal technicians is associate degree, with 36% of traffic signal technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Associate, 36%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Traffic signal technicians by degree level
| Traffic signal technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Traffic signal technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic signal technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,055 annually. With a Associate degree, traffic signal technicians earn a median annual income of $41,673 compared to $39,529 for traffic signal technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,529 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,055 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,673 |
Traffic signal technician employment statistics
Most traffic signal technicians work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where traffic signal technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic signal technicians work.
Traffic signal technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Traffic signal technician jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic signal technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic signal technicians prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Traffic signal technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 65% |
Traffic signal technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic signal technicians are government, construction and professional.
Traffic signal technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 65% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Traffic signal technician turnover and employment statistics
Traffic signal technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic signal technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic signal technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic signal 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 signal technician tenure
The average traffic signal technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 348 traffic signal technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic signal technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Traffic signal technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic signal 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 Jockey | 2.50% | 7,967 |
| Refueler | 5.73% | 315 |
| Garage Attendant | 5.79% | 44,796 |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 8.00% | - |
| Marine Cargo Surveyor | 11.12% | 13,283 |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 12.88% | 61,944 |
Similar traffic signal technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Jockey | 2.50% | 7,967 |
| Refueler | 5.73% | 315 |
| Garage Attendant | 5.79% | 44,796 |
| Marine Cargo Surveyor | 11.12% | 13,283 |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 12.88% | 61,944 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic signal technicians
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Traffic signal technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |
