Train caller demographics and statistics in the US
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Train caller gender statistics
60.9% of train callers are women and 39.1% of train callers are men.
- Female, 60.9%
- Male, 39.1%
Train caller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.9% |
| Male | 39.1% |
Train caller gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,562
Female income
$29,857
Train caller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in train caller positions over time. Currently, 60.9% of train callers are female.
Train caller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2011 | 79.09% | 20.91% |
| 2012 | 78.15% | 21.85% |
| 2013 | 70.81% | 29.19% |
| 2014 | 79.95% | 20.05% |
| 2015 | 73.67% | 26.33% |
| 2016 | 74.25% | 25.75% |
| 2017 | 72.30% | 27.70% |
| 2018 | 46.49% | 53.51% |
| 2019 | 42.61% | 57.39% |
| 2020 | 43.57% | 56.43% |
| 2021 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
Train caller related jobs gender ratio
We compared train callers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Train Caller | 39% | 61% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Train caller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among train callers is White, which makes up 69.5% of all train callers. Comparatively, 12.7% of train callers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of train callers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Train caller race
| Train caller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Train caller race and ethnicity over time
See how train caller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Train caller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.39% | 9.31% | 3.37% | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 70.03% | 9.77% | 3.58% | 14.50% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.80% | 2.87% | 8.95% |
| 2013 | 71.60% | 8.33% | 3.57% | 13.27% |
| 2014 | 70.97% | 11.47% | 2.15% | 12.19% |
| 2015 | 75.04% | 9.25% | 3.84% | 9.95% |
| 2016 | 74.96% | 8.46% | 2.54% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 68.67% | 12.39% | 4.25% | 10.80% |
| 2018 | 78.18% | 6.63% | 5.25% | 7.46% |
| 2019 | 74.23% | 7.31% | 3.08% | 11.15% |
| 2020 | 68.63% | 3.53% | 12.55% | 9.41% |
| 2021 | 69.53% | 7.40% | 5.03% | 12.72% |
Train caller wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown train callers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino train callers have the lowest average salary at $27,452.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,519 |
| White | $29,521 |
| Black or African American | $30,347 |
| Asian | $30,083 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,452 |
Train caller age breakdown
The average age of train callers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the train caller population.
Train caller age breakdown
| Train Caller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Train caller educational attainment
The most common degree for train callers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of train callers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Train callers by degree level
| Train caller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Train caller wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,651 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,257 |
Train caller employment statistics
Most train callers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where train callers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where train callers work.
Train caller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Train caller jobs by company type
Employees with the train caller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most train callers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Train caller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 1% |
Train caller jobs by industry
The most common industries for train callers are professional, technology and finance.
Train caller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Train caller turnover and employment statistics
Train caller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for train callers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Train caller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Train caller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.99% |
| 2011 | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 7.98% |
| 2013 | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 5.43% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 3.83% |
| 2020 | 8.33% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average train caller tenure
The average train caller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 551 train callers resumes in Zippia's database.
Train caller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Train caller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of train callers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Writer And Photographer | 10.10% | 17,459 |
| Radio Commentator | 10.34% | 2,174 |
| Digital Media Planner | 12.01% | 39,005 |
| Newspaper Publisher | 12.38% | 219 |
| Superior Court Interpreter-Spanish/English | 14.90% | 6,233 |
| Marketing Communications Writer | 16.36% | 99,978 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | - |
Similar train caller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Writer And Photographer | 10.10% | 17,459 |
| Radio Commentator | 10.34% | 2,174 |
| Digital Media Planner | 12.01% | 39,005 |
| Newspaper Publisher | 12.38% | 219 |
| Superior Court Interpreter-Spanish/English | 14.90% | 6,233 |
| Marketing Communications Writer | 16.36% | 99,978 |
Foreign languages spoken by train callers
The most common foreign language among train callers is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.4% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- French, 21.4%
- German, 7.1%
- Carrier, 7.1%
Train caller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| French | 21.4% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Carrier | 7.1% |
