Transit planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Transit planner demographics by:
Transit planner gender statistics
39.2% of transit planners are women and 60.8% of transit planners are men.
- Male, 60.8%
- Female, 39.2%
Transit planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.8% |
| Female | 39.2% |
Transit planner gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,626
Female income
$67,390
Transit planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transit planner positions over time. Currently, 39.2% of transit planners are female.
Transit planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.96% | 30.04% |
| 2011 | 56.81% | 43.19% |
| 2012 | 61.09% | 38.91% |
| 2013 | 59.52% | 40.48% |
| 2014 | 61.47% | 38.53% |
| 2015 | 62.31% | 37.69% |
| 2016 | 58.55% | 41.45% |
| 2017 | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 2018 | 56.48% | 43.52% |
| 2019 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2020 | 53.21% | 46.79% |
| 2021 | 60.78% | 39.22% |
Transit planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared transit planners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Transit Planner | 61% | 39% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Transit planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transit planners is White, which makes up 67.7% of all transit planners. Comparatively, 12.5% of transit planners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of transit planners are Asian.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Transit planner race
| Transit planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Transit planner race and ethnicity over time
See how transit planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transit planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.46% | 7.30% | 6.93% | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 74.66% | 6.68% | 7.88% | 8.76% |
| 2012 | 76.06% | 5.51% | 7.34% | 7.13% |
| 2013 | 79.43% | 6.65% | 6.67% | 5.51% |
| 2014 | 75.52% | 5.59% | 6.68% | 7.83% |
| 2015 | 72.42% | 5.45% | 6.91% | 12.93% |
| 2016 | 78.63% | 4.09% | 4.87% | 8.84% |
| 2017 | 74.15% | 6.31% | 5.31% | 11.53% |
| 2018 | 76.07% | 4.27% | 7.31% | 9.66% |
| 2019 | 73.29% | 5.66% | 7.75% | 9.90% |
| 2020 | 69.28% | 5.57% | 10.77% | 9.76% |
| 2021 | 67.74% | 4.71% | 9.36% | 12.46% |
Transit planner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transit planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transit planners have the lowest average salary at $66,073.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,668 |
| White | $69,230 |
| Black or African American | $66,073 |
| Asian | $70,183 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,046 |
Average transit planner age
See how the average age of transit planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transit planner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 34 |
Transit planner age breakdown
The average age of transit planners is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the transit planner population.
Transit planner age breakdown
| Transit Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Transit planner educational attainment
The most common degree for transit planners is bachelor's degree, with 70% of transit planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Transit planners by degree level
| Transit planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Transit planner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,123 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,803 |
Transit planner employment statistics
Most transit planners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where transit planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transit planners work.
Transit planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Transit planner jobs by company type
Employees with the transit planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transit planners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Transit planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 44% |
Transit planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for transit planners are government, transportation and professional.
Transit planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Transportation | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Transit planner turnover and employment statistics
Transit planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transit planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transit planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transit planner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 1.55% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 1.36% |
Average transit planner tenure
The average transit planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 transit planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Transit planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Transit planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transit planners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economist | 7.51% | 1,119 |
| American Indian Policy Specialist | 10.82% | 6,569 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 11.87% | 69,762 |
| Transit Planner | 13.00% | - |
| Testing Projects Administrator | 19.82% | 52,262 |
Similar transit planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economist | 7.51% | 1,119 |
| American Indian Policy Specialist | 10.82% | 6,569 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 11.87% | 69,762 |
| Testing Projects Administrator | 19.82% | 52,262 |
Foreign languages spoken by transit planners
The most common foreign language among transit planners is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Cantonese, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Transit planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Cantonese | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
