Train system operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Train system operator gender statistics
33.9% of train system operators are women and 66.1% of train system operators are men.
- Male, 66.1%
- Female, 33.9%
Train system operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.1% |
| Female | 33.9% |
Train system operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.06 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,983
Female income
$78,616
Train system operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in train system operator positions over time. Currently, 33.9% of train system operators are female.
Train system operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.91% | 37.09% |
| 2011 | 64.80% | 35.20% |
| 2012 | 66.55% | 33.45% |
| 2013 | 69.90% | 30.10% |
| 2014 | 62.04% | 37.96% |
| 2015 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
| 2016 | 67.46% | 32.54% |
| 2017 | 62.92% | 37.08% |
| 2018 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2019 | 59.93% | 40.07% |
| 2020 | 53.79% | 46.21% |
| 2021 | 66.10% | 33.90% |
Train system operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Train System Operator | 66% | 34% |
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Train system operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among train system operators is White, which makes up 70.5% of all train system operators. Comparatively, 12.6% of train system operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of train system operators are Black or African American.
- White, 70.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
- Asian, 1.8%
Train system operator race
| Train system operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Train system operator race and ethnicity over time
See how train system operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Train system operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.51% | 10.16% | 0.60% | 11.05% |
| 2011 | 73.73% | 10.55% | 1.12% | 10.17% |
| 2012 | 75.19% | 9.06% | 1.54% | 10.35% |
| 2013 | 73.05% | 9.81% | 1.19% | 10.74% |
| 2014 | 74.42% | 8.83% | 1.41% | 11.78% |
| 2015 | 73.54% | 7.79% | 1.84% | 12.10% |
| 2016 | 73.12% | 9.53% | 1.75% | 11.86% |
| 2017 | 75.22% | 8.45% | 1.47% | 11.11% |
| 2018 | 76.42% | 8.05% | 1.49% | 10.13% |
| 2019 | 76.13% | 7.77% | 1.18% | 10.53% |
| 2020 | 71.15% | 7.27% | 2.15% | 11.48% |
| 2021 | 70.52% | 7.78% | 1.84% | 12.64% |
Train system operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian train system operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown train system operators have the lowest average salary at $58,720.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,720 |
| White | $73,155 |
| Black or African American | $77,984 |
| Asian | $96,528 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,546 |
Average train system operator age
See how the average age of train system operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Train system operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Train system operator age breakdown
The average age of train system operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the train system operator population.
Train system operator age breakdown
| Train System Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Train system operator educational attainment
The most common degree for train system operators is bachelor's degree, with 51% of train system operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Train system operators by degree level
| Train system operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Train system operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, train system operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $98,507 annually. With a Associate degree, train system operators earn a median annual income of $95,157 compared to $70,442 for train system operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $70,442 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,507 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $95,157 |
Train system operator employment statistics
Most train system operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where train system operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where train system operators work.
Train system operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Train system operator jobs by company type
Employees with the train system operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most train system operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Train system operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 8% |
Train system operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for train system operators are manufacturing, technology and utilities.
Train system operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Train system operator turnover and employment statistics
Train system operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for train system operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Train system operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Train system operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average train system operator tenure
The average train system operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 122 train system operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Train system operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Train system operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of train system operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Operator Helper | 4.19% | 39,717 |
| Train System Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Nuclear Unit Operator | 4.80% | 44,418 |
| Pipeline Operator | 10.89% | 30,609 |
Similar train system operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Operator Helper | 4.19% | 39,717 |
| Nuclear Unit Operator | 4.80% | 44,418 |
| Pipeline Operator | 10.89% | 30,609 |
Foreign languages spoken by train system operators
- Russian, 50.0%
- Arabic, 50.0%
Train system operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 50.0% |