Traffic systems technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic systems technician demographics by:
Traffic systems technician gender statistics
7.4% of traffic systems technicians are women and 92.6% of traffic systems technicians are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Traffic systems technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Traffic systems technician gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,442
Female income
$45,194
Traffic systems technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic systems technician positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of traffic systems technicians are female.
Traffic systems technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.54% | 3.46% |
| 2011 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2012 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2013 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2014 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2015 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2016 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 2017 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2019 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2021 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
Traffic systems technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic systems 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% |
| Traffic Systems Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Traffic systems technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic systems technicians is White, which makes up 55.9% of all traffic systems technicians. Comparatively, 16.4% of traffic systems technicians are Black or African American and 13.3% of traffic systems technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.9%
- Black or African American, 16.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
Traffic systems technician race
| Traffic systems technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Black or African American | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
Traffic systems technician race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic systems technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic systems technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.96% | 12.49% | 5.35% | 8.92% |
| 2011 | 67.04% | 15.19% | 5.56% | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 64.58% | 15.87% | 4.43% | 11.44% |
| 2013 | 65.97% | 14.93% | 5.56% | 10.76% |
| 2014 | 63.21% | 17.50% | 5.36% | 10.36% |
| 2015 | 62.50% | 16.96% | 3.57% | 13.10% |
| 2016 | 61.61% | 17.26% | 3.87% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 69.44% | 12.46% | 3.26% | 11.57% |
| 2018 | 60.12% | 19.94% | 5.28% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 64.16% | 14.16% | 3.61% | 14.46% |
| 2020 | 60.43% | 16.04% | 6.95% | 11.76% |
| 2021 | 55.95% | 16.37% | 5.07% | 13.26% |
Traffic systems technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white traffic systems technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino traffic systems technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,526.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,606 |
| White | $49,539 |
| Black or African American | $43,835 |
| Asian | $46,012 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,526 |
Average traffic systems technician age
See how the average age of traffic systems technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Traffic systems 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 systems technician age breakdown
The average age of traffic systems technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the traffic systems technician population.
Traffic systems technician age breakdown
| Traffic Systems Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Traffic systems technician educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic systems technicians is bachelor's degree, with 45% of traffic systems technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Traffic systems technicians by degree level
| Traffic systems technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Traffic systems technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic systems technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,324 annually. With a Associate degree, traffic systems technicians earn a median annual income of $42,808 compared to $41,095 for traffic systems technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,095 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,324 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,808 |
Traffic systems technician employment statistics
Company size where traffic systems technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic systems technicians work.
Traffic systems technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Traffic systems technician turnover and employment statistics
Traffic systems technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic systems technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic systems technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic systems 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 systems technician tenure
The average traffic systems technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 traffic systems technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic systems technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 16% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Traffic systems technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic systems 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Runner | 2.50% | 16,406 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Fuel Attendant | 5.79% | 45,205 |
| Traffic Systems Technician | 8.00% | - |
| Navy Material Inspector | 11.12% | 35,301 |
| Traveling Passenger Agent | 12.88% | 27,161 |
Similar traffic systems technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Runner | 2.50% | 16,406 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Fuel Attendant | 5.79% | 45,205 |
| Navy Material Inspector | 11.12% | 35,301 |
| Traveling Passenger Agent | 12.88% | 27,161 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic systems technicians
- Chinese, 100.0%
Traffic systems technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 100.0% |