Transit service manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Transit service manager gender statistics
43.5% of transit service managers are women and 56.5% of transit service managers are men.
- Male, 56.5%
- Female, 43.5%
Transit service manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.5% |
| Female | 43.5% |
Transit service manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,467
Female income
$83,917
Transit service manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transit service manager positions over time. Currently, 43.5% of transit service managers are female.
Transit service manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.41% | 47.59% |
| 2011 | 53.42% | 46.58% |
| 2012 | 55.73% | 44.27% |
| 2013 | 56.73% | 43.27% |
| 2014 | 55.61% | 44.39% |
| 2015 | 56.99% | 43.01% |
| 2016 | 56.33% | 43.67% |
| 2017 | 55.73% | 44.27% |
| 2018 | 55.43% | 44.57% |
| 2019 | 55.41% | 44.59% |
| 2020 | 58.26% | 41.74% |
| 2021 | 56.52% | 43.48% |
Transit service manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared transit service managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Transit Service Manager | 57% | 43% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Transit service manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transit service managers is White, which makes up 65.3% of all transit service managers. Comparatively, 12.7% of transit service managers are Asian and 10.0% of transit service managers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.3%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Transit service manager race
| Transit service manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Transit service manager race and ethnicity over time
See how transit service manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transit service manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.80% | 6.87% | 9.63% | 7.91% |
| 2011 | 74.00% | 6.37% | 9.49% | 7.88% |
| 2012 | 72.75% | 7.23% | 10.12% | 7.84% |
| 2013 | 72.18% | 7.01% | 10.63% | 8.06% |
| 2014 | 71.68% | 6.54% | 11.04% | 8.61% |
| 2015 | 70.95% | 7.11% | 11.28% | 8.41% |
| 2016 | 71.25% | 6.98% | 11.47% | 8.18% |
| 2017 | 70.16% | 6.71% | 12.42% | 8.28% |
| 2018 | 70.52% | 6.22% | 12.15% | 8.69% |
| 2019 | 70.19% | 6.01% | 11.89% | 9.24% |
| 2020 | 67.19% | 6.39% | 11.94% | 9.46% |
| 2021 | 65.25% | 6.67% | 12.66% | 10.01% |
Transit service manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transit service managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown transit service managers have the lowest average salary at $85,581.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,581 |
| White | $89,326 |
| Black or African American | $86,450 |
| Asian | $98,786 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,800 |
Average transit service manager age
See how the average age of transit service managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transit service manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 48.5 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 49 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Transit service manager age breakdown
The average age of transit service managers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the transit service manager population.
Transit service manager age breakdown
| Transit Service Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Transit service manager educational attainment
The most common degree for transit service managers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of transit service managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Transit service managers by degree level
| Transit service manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Transit service manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transit service managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $102,392 annually. With a Master's degree, transit service managers earn a median annual income of $100,275 compared to $93,868 for transit service managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,275 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,868 |
| Doctorate Degree | $102,392 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,097 |
Transit service manager employment statistics
Most transit service managers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where transit service managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transit service managers work.
Transit service manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Transit service manager jobs by company type
Employees with the transit service manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transit service managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Transit service manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 8% |
Transit service manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for transit service managers are technology, health care and professional.
Transit service manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Transit service manager turnover and employment statistics
Transit service manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transit service managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transit service manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transit service manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.68% |
| 2015 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 2.64% |
Average transit service manager tenure
The average transit service manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 207 transit service managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Transit service manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Transit service manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transit service managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administrator Manager | 4.78% | 118,977 |
| Bridges Supervisor | 5.19% | 1,125 |
| Asset Manager | 10.51% | 64,732 |
| Transit Service Manager | 11.01% | - |
| Inventory/Purchasing Manager | 11.39% | 27,524 |
| Training Development Director | 17.60% | 77,410 |
| Director Of Talent Acquisition | 17.78% | 20,124 |
Similar transit service manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administrator Manager | 4.78% | 118,977 |
| Bridges Supervisor | 5.19% | 1,125 |
| Asset Manager | 10.51% | 64,732 |
| Inventory/Purchasing Manager | 11.39% | 27,524 |
| Training Development Director | 17.60% | 77,410 |
| Director Of Talent Acquisition | 17.78% | 20,124 |
Foreign languages spoken by transit service managers
The most common foreign language among transit service managers is Portuguese at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dutch at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- Dutch, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Transit service manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| Dutch | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |