Train attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Train attendant gender statistics
49.2% of train attendants are women and 50.8% of train attendants are men.
- Male, 50.8%
- Female, 49.2%
Train attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Train attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,373
Female income
$32,512
Train attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared train attendants 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% |
| Train Attendant | 51% | 49% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Train attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among train attendants is White, which makes up 44.6% of all train attendants. Comparatively, 29.4% of train attendants are Black or African American and 15.7% of train attendants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 44.6%
- Black or African American, 29.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Train attendant race
| Train attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 44.6% |
| Black or African American | 29.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Train attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino train attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american train attendants have the lowest average salary at $32,441.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,124 |
| White | $33,414 |
| Black or African American | $32,441 |
| Asian | $33,883 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,028 |
Average train attendant age
See how the average age of train attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Train attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 57 |
| Black or African American | 53.5 | 59.5 |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 53.5 |
Train attendant age breakdown
The average age of train attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 87% of the train attendant population.
Train attendant age breakdown
| Train Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 87% |
| 30-40 years | 8% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Train attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for train attendants is bachelor's degree, with 49% of train attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Train attendants by degree level
| Train attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Train attendant employment statistics
Most train attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where train attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where train attendants work.
Train attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Train attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the train attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most train attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Train attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 7% |
Train attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for train attendants are hospitality, health care and professional.
Train attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 23% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Train attendant turnover and employment statistics
Average train attendant tenure
The average train attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 354 train attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Train attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Train attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of train attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Parker | 2.50% | 6,115 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Airplane Fueler | 5.79% | 6,708 |
| Chief Lock Tender Operator | 8.00% | 38,622 |
| Aviation Safety Inspector | 11.12% | 30,554 |
| Train Attendant | 12.88% | - |
Similar train attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Parker | 2.50% | 6,115 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Airplane Fueler | 5.79% | 6,708 |
| Chief Lock Tender Operator | 8.00% | 38,622 |
| Aviation Safety Inspector | 11.12% | 30,554 |
Foreign languages spoken by train attendants
The most common foreign language among train attendants is Spanish at 45.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 10.0% and Zulu is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 45.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Zulu, 5.0%
- Vietnamese, 5.0%
- Cantonese, 5.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Train attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Zulu | 5.0% |
| Vietnamese | 5.0% |
| Cantonese | 5.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |