Traffic superintendent demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic superintendent gender statistics
20.0% of traffic superintendents are women and 80.0% of traffic superintendents are men.
- Male, 80.0%
- Female, 20.0%
Traffic superintendent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.0% |
| Female | 20.0% |
Traffic superintendent gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,164
Female income
$63,512
Traffic superintendent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic superintendent positions over time. Currently, 20.0% of traffic superintendents are female.
Traffic superintendent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.24% | 19.76% |
| 2011 | 82.88% | 17.12% |
| 2012 | 82.01% | 17.99% |
| 2013 | 80.13% | 19.87% |
| 2014 | 80.87% | 19.13% |
| 2015 | 77.29% | 22.71% |
| 2016 | 80.17% | 19.83% |
| 2017 | 80.22% | 19.78% |
| 2018 | 80.47% | 19.53% |
| 2019 | 77.14% | 22.86% |
| 2020 | 78.74% | 21.26% |
| 2021 | 80.00% | 20.00% |
Traffic superintendent related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic superintendents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Traffic Superintendent | 80% | 20% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Traffic superintendent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic superintendents is White, which makes up 67.4% of all traffic superintendents. Comparatively, 14.0% of traffic superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of traffic superintendents are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Traffic superintendent race
| Traffic superintendent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Traffic superintendent race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic superintendent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.41% | 7.98% | 3.52% | 9.98% |
| 2011 | 75.25% | 8.11% | 4.05% | 10.67% |
| 2012 | 76.15% | 8.01% | 2.93% | 11.10% |
| 2013 | 76.27% | 7.11% | 4.13% | 10.38% |
| 2014 | 77.32% | 7.50% | 3.67% | 9.62% |
| 2015 | 75.16% | 7.88% | 3.69% | 11.10% |
| 2016 | 74.98% | 8.29% | 3.38% | 11.52% |
| 2017 | 74.16% | 7.70% | 3.92% | 12.27% |
| 2018 | 75.02% | 6.41% | 3.69% | 13.14% |
| 2019 | 74.19% | 7.19% | 4.30% | 11.87% |
| 2020 | 72.94% | 7.27% | 4.05% | 11.81% |
| 2021 | 67.45% | 8.44% | 5.46% | 14.04% |
Traffic superintendent wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino traffic superintendents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american traffic superintendents have the lowest average salary at $58,595.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,512 |
| White | $65,179 |
| Black or African American | $58,595 |
| Asian | $63,174 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,615 |
Average traffic superintendent age
See how the average age of traffic superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic superintendent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 44.5 |
| White | 46 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 48 |
| Asian | 44 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Traffic superintendent age breakdown
The average age of traffic superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the traffic superintendent population.
Traffic superintendent age breakdown
| Traffic Superintendent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Traffic superintendent educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic superintendents is associate degree, with 42% of traffic superintendents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Associate, 42%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Traffic superintendents by degree level
| Traffic superintendent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Traffic superintendent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic superintendents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $97,028 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, traffic superintendents earn a median annual income of $70,618 compared to $54,645 for traffic superintendents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,028 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,891 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,618 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,645 |
Traffic superintendent employment statistics
Most traffic superintendents work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where traffic superintendents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic superintendents work.
Traffic superintendent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Traffic superintendent jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic superintendent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic superintendents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Traffic superintendent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 20% |
Traffic superintendent jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic superintendents are manufacturing, government and construction.
Traffic superintendent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Government | 19% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
Traffic superintendent turnover and employment statistics
Traffic superintendent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic superintendent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic superintendent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.25% |
| 2011 | 7.50% |
| 2012 | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 5.11% |
| 2014 | 3.21% |
| 2015 | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 2.07% |
| 2020 | 3.54% |
| 2021 | 4.63% |
Average traffic superintendent tenure
The average traffic superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 traffic superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic superintendent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 35% |
Traffic superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic superintendents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Internship | 4.78% | 93,605 |
| Traffic Superintendent | 5.19% | - |
| Portfolio Manager | 10.51% | 43,192 |
| Global Program Manager | 11.01% | 204,439 |
| Director Of Materials Management | 11.39% | 81,836 |
| E-Learning Manager | 17.60% | 17,503 |
| Director Of Employer Services | 17.78% | 63,095 |
Similar traffic superintendent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Internship | 4.78% | 93,605 |
| Portfolio Manager | 10.51% | 43,192 |
| Global Program Manager | 11.01% | 204,439 |
| Director Of Materials Management | 11.39% | 81,836 |
| E-Learning Manager | 17.60% | 17,503 |
| Director Of Employer Services | 17.78% | 63,095 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic superintendents
- Spanish, 100.0%
Traffic superintendent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |