Traffic supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic supervisor gender statistics
44.4% of traffic supervisors are women and 55.6% of traffic supervisors are men.
- Male, 55.6%
- Female, 44.4%
Traffic supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.6% |
| Female | 44.4% |
Traffic supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,635
Female income
$45,695
Traffic supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic supervisor positions over time. Currently, 44.4% of traffic supervisors are female.
Traffic supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2011 | 64.49% | 35.51% |
| 2012 | 64.03% | 35.97% |
| 2013 | 67.47% | 32.53% |
| 2014 | 65.43% | 34.57% |
| 2015 | 60.80% | 39.20% |
| 2016 | 62.78% | 37.22% |
| 2017 | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 2018 | 59.00% | 41.00% |
| 2019 | 64.26% | 35.74% |
| 2020 | 61.13% | 38.87% |
| 2021 | 55.63% | 44.37% |
Traffic supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, material crew supervisor and yard foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Move Coordinator | 29% | 71% |
| Traffic Supervisor | 56% | 44% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Traffic supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic supervisors is White, which makes up 54.1% of all traffic supervisors. Comparatively, 22.8% of traffic supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of traffic supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 54.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.8%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Traffic supervisor race
| Traffic supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Traffic supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.71% | 11.26% | 5.36% | 19.12% |
| 2011 | 63.34% | 11.43% | 4.79% | 17.71% |
| 2012 | 63.00% | 9.61% | 5.02% | 18.97% |
| 2013 | 62.91% | 11.37% | 4.17% | 18.70% |
| 2014 | 60.68% | 11.26% | 4.98% | 19.63% |
| 2015 | 60.74% | 11.79% | 4.49% | 20.01% |
| 2016 | 59.87% | 11.78% | 4.47% | 20.80% |
| 2017 | 58.62% | 12.52% | 6.05% | 19.53% |
| 2018 | 58.77% | 11.10% | 5.65% | 21.59% |
| 2019 | 58.15% | 10.80% | 5.70% | 22.40% |
| 2020 | 56.19% | 11.69% | 4.80% | 21.94% |
| 2021 | 54.12% | 11.38% | 5.93% | 22.76% |
Traffic supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown traffic supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american traffic supervisors have the lowest average salary at $49,963.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,434 |
| White | $50,917 |
| Black or African American | $49,963 |
| Asian | $50,408 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,465 |
Average traffic supervisor age
See how the average age of traffic supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 |
Traffic supervisor age breakdown
The average age of traffic supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the traffic supervisor population.
Traffic supervisor age breakdown
| Traffic Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Traffic supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of traffic supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Traffic supervisors by degree level
| Traffic supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Traffic supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,282 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, traffic supervisors earn a median annual income of $51,951 compared to $49,359 for traffic supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,282 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,441 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,951 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,359 |
Traffic supervisor employment statistics
Most traffic supervisors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where traffic supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic supervisors work.
Traffic supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Traffic supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Traffic supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 5% |
Traffic supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic supervisors are manufacturing, media and transportation.
Traffic supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Media | 13% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Traffic supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Traffic supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 6.61% |
| 2012 | 4.57% |
| 2013 | 4.83% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 2.10% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 2.84% |
| 2021 | 3.63% |
Average traffic supervisor tenure
The average traffic supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 789 traffic supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Traffic supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Traffic Supervisor | 8.13% | - |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar traffic supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic supervisors
The most common foreign language among traffic supervisors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 8.0%
- Carrier, 8.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Other, 16.0%
Traffic supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 8.0% |
| Carrier | 8.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Other | 16.0% |
