Traffic worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Traffic worker gender statistics
20.4% of traffic workers are women and 79.6% of traffic workers are men.
- Male, 79.6%
- Female, 20.4%
Traffic worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.6% |
| Female | 20.4% |
Traffic worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,530
Female income
$34,032
Traffic worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traffic worker positions over time. Currently, 20.4% of traffic workers are female.
Traffic worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.51% | 18.49% |
| 2011 | 81.67% | 18.33% |
| 2012 | 81.95% | 18.05% |
| 2013 | 82.98% | 17.02% |
| 2014 | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 2015 | 81.38% | 18.62% |
| 2016 | 81.91% | 18.09% |
| 2017 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2018 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2019 | 80.23% | 19.77% |
| 2020 | 80.34% | 19.66% |
| 2021 | 79.63% | 20.37% |
Traffic worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared traffic workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Traffic Worker | 80% | 20% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Traffic worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traffic workers is White, which makes up 55.4% of all traffic workers. Comparatively, 21.3% of traffic workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of traffic workers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Traffic worker race
| Traffic worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Traffic worker race and ethnicity over time
See how traffic worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traffic worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.06% | 12.42% | 6.18% | 17.85% |
| 2011 | 59.57% | 13.13% | 5.81% | 18.48% |
| 2012 | 60.34% | 12.59% | 5.90% | 18.40% |
| 2013 | 61.50% | 12.03% | 5.54% | 18.27% |
| 2014 | 60.89% | 11.69% | 5.85% | 18.85% |
| 2015 | 60.28% | 11.98% | 6.12% | 18.94% |
| 2016 | 60.47% | 11.80% | 6.10% | 18.78% |
| 2017 | 59.14% | 11.89% | 5.67% | 20.38% |
| 2018 | 59.24% | 12.33% | 6.01% | 19.23% |
| 2019 | 59.60% | 10.93% | 6.50% | 20.19% |
| 2020 | 57.51% | 10.83% | 6.82% | 19.34% |
| 2021 | 55.44% | 10.82% | 7.43% | 21.34% |
Traffic worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian traffic workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown traffic workers have the lowest average salary at $35,170.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,170 |
| White | $35,462 |
| Black or African American | $35,584 |
| Asian | $36,002 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,437 |
Average traffic worker age
See how the average age of traffic workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traffic worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Traffic worker age breakdown
The average age of traffic workers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the traffic worker population.
Traffic worker age breakdown
| Traffic Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Traffic worker educational attainment
The most common degree for traffic workers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of traffic workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Traffic workers by degree level
| Traffic worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Traffic worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, traffic workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,840 annually. With a Associate degree, traffic workers earn a median annual income of $35,833 compared to $35,283 for traffic workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,283 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,840 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,833 |
Traffic worker employment statistics
Most traffic workers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where traffic workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traffic workers work.
Traffic worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Traffic worker jobs by company type
Employees with the traffic worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traffic workers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Traffic worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 44% |
Traffic worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for traffic workers are government, construction and professional.
Traffic worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 42% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Traffic worker turnover and employment statistics
Traffic worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traffic workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traffic worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traffic worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.68% |
| 2011 | 11.12% |
| 2012 | 10.03% |
| 2013 | 8.30% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 5.48% |
| 2016 | 4.88% |
| 2017 | 5.17% |
| 2018 | 4.97% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 6.34% |
| 2021 | 6.97% |
Average traffic worker tenure
The average traffic worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 traffic workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Traffic worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Traffic worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traffic workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Worker | 5.59% | - |
| Bulk Filler | 6.40% | 8,901 |
| Package Delivery Room Service Runner | 8.26% | 54,136 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Production Control Specialist | 10.63% | 89,320 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Emergency Communications Operator | 17.25% | 63,261 |
Similar traffic worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Filler | 6.40% | 8,901 |
| Package Delivery Room Service Runner | 8.26% | 54,136 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Production Control Specialist | 10.63% | 89,320 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Emergency Communications Operator | 17.25% | 63,261 |
Foreign languages spoken by traffic workers
The most common foreign language among traffic workers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
Traffic worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |