Traffic technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic technician gender statistics
24.0% of traffic technicians are women and 76.0% of traffic technicians are men.
- Male, 76.0%
- Female, 24.0%
Traffic technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.0% |
| Female | 24.0% |
Traffic technician gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,648
Female income
$41,437
Traffic technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic technician positions over time. Currently, 24.0% of traffic technicians are female.
Traffic technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.63% | 12.37% |
| 2011 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2012 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
| 2013 | 84.77% | 15.23% |
| 2014 | 87.69% | 12.31% |
| 2015 | 89.01% | 10.99% |
| 2016 | 84.54% | 15.46% |
| 2017 | 91.21% | 8.79% |
| 2018 | 81.57% | 18.43% |
| 2019 | 81.21% | 18.79% |
| 2020 | 73.98% | 26.02% |
| 2021 | 76.05% | 23.95% |
Traffic technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic 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 Technician | 76% | 24% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Traffic technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic technicians is White, which makes up 52.3% of all traffic technicians. Comparatively, 19.4% of traffic technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of traffic technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 52.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Asian, 6.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.9%
Traffic technician race
| Traffic technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.9% |
Traffic technician race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.36% | 8.11% | 7.01% | 15.09% |
| 2011 | 63.43% | 10.81% | 7.21% | 15.06% |
| 2012 | 60.97% | 11.49% | 6.08% | 17.61% |
| 2013 | 62.37% | 10.55% | 7.21% | 16.94% |
| 2014 | 59.61% | 13.12% | 7.01% | 16.53% |
| 2015 | 58.90% | 12.59% | 5.22% | 19.27% |
| 2016 | 58.00% | 12.88% | 5.52% | 20.46% |
| 2017 | 65.83% | 8.08% | 4.92% | 17.74% |
| 2018 | 56.51% | 15.56% | 6.93% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 60.55% | 9.78% | 5.27% | 20.63% |
| 2020 | 56.82% | 11.66% | 8.60% | 17.94% |
| 2021 | 52.34% | 12.00% | 6.72% | 19.43% |
Traffic technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white traffic technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino traffic technicians have the lowest average salary at $39,165.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,787 |
| White | $45,115 |
| Black or African American | $40,280 |
| Asian | $42,131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,165 |
Average traffic technician age
See how the average age of traffic technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of traffic technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the traffic technician population.
Traffic technician age breakdown
| Traffic Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Traffic technician educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic technicians is bachelor's degree, with 31% of traffic technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Traffic technicians by degree level
| Traffic technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Traffic technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,934 annually. With a Associate degree, traffic technicians earn a median annual income of $39,405 compared to $37,942 for traffic technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,942 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,934 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,405 |
Traffic technician employment statistics
Most traffic technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where traffic technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic technicians work.
Traffic technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Traffic technician jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Traffic technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 37% |
Traffic technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic technicians are government, professional and construction.
Traffic technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 36% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Traffic technician turnover and employment statistics
Traffic technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic 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 technician tenure
The average traffic technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 389 traffic technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Traffic technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Key Attendant | 2.50% | 53,831 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Auto Garage Attendant | 5.79% | 49,587 |
| Traffic Technician | 8.00% | - |
| Cargo Surveyor | 11.12% | 2,762 |
| Passenger Representative | 12.88% | 4,593 |
Similar traffic technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Key Attendant | 2.50% | 53,831 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Auto Garage Attendant | 5.79% | 49,587 |
| Cargo Surveyor | 11.12% | 2,762 |
| Passenger Representative | 12.88% | 4,593 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic technicians
The most common foreign language among traffic technicians is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 27.3%
- Arabic, 9.1%
- Vietnamese, 9.1%
Traffic technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 27.3% |
| Arabic | 9.1% |
| Vietnamese | 9.1% |
