Transit worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Transit worker gender statistics
53.5% of transit workers are women and 46.5% of transit workers are men.
- Female, 53.5%
- Male, 46.5%
Transit worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% |
| Male | 46.5% |
Transit worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,358
Female income
$47,626
Transit worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transit worker positions over time. Currently, 53.5% of transit workers are female.
Transit worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.11% | 67.89% |
| 2011 | 37.52% | 62.48% |
| 2012 | 35.35% | 64.65% |
| 2013 | 33.99% | 66.01% |
| 2014 | 36.71% | 63.29% |
| 2015 | 41.65% | 58.35% |
| 2016 | 46.88% | 53.12% |
| 2017 | 47.52% | 52.48% |
| 2018 | 41.97% | 58.03% |
| 2019 | 40.92% | 59.08% |
| 2020 | 41.29% | 58.71% |
| 2021 | 46.51% | 53.49% |
Transit worker related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Worker | 47% | 53% |
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Transit worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transit workers is White, which makes up 74.1% of all transit workers. Comparatively, 13.3% of transit workers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of transit workers are Black or African American.
- White, 74.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Transit worker race
| Transit worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Transit worker race and ethnicity over time
See how transit worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transit worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.48% | 4.18% | 1.08% | 10.49% |
| 2011 | 78.93% | 5.62% | 2.56% | 9.79% |
| 2012 | 80.98% | 4.74% | 1.52% | 10.20% |
| 2013 | 79.55% | 4.50% | 2.35% | 11.53% |
| 2014 | 79.68% | 5.28% | 2.23% | 8.81% |
| 2015 | 79.24% | 5.12% | 1.90% | 11.00% |
| 2016 | 80.20% | 3.94% | 1.18% | 11.76% |
| 2017 | 78.50% | 5.95% | 2.94% | 9.68% |
| 2018 | 81.63% | 3.75% | 1.33% | 10.69% |
| 2019 | 79.84% | 4.17% | 1.11% | 11.22% |
| 2020 | 74.10% | 5.85% | 1.97% | 12.28% |
| 2021 | 74.09% | 4.59% | 3.22% | 13.29% |
Transit worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino transit workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White transit workers have the lowest average salary at $43,762.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,333 |
| White | $43,762 |
| Black or African American | $44,961 |
| Asian | $47,930 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,080 |
Average transit worker age
See how the average age of transit workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transit worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | |
| White | 45 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Transit worker age breakdown
The average age of transit workers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the transit worker population.
Transit worker age breakdown
| Transit Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Transit worker educational attainment
The most common degree for transit workers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of transit workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Transit workers by degree level
| Transit worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Transit worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,336 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,187 |
Transit worker employment statistics
Most transit workers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where transit workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transit workers work.
Transit worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Transit worker jobs by company type
Employees with the transit worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transit workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Transit worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 19% |
Transit worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for transit workers are health care, government and professional.
Transit worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 18% |
| Government | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Transit worker turnover and employment statistics
Transit worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transit workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transit worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transit worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.70% |
| 2011 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 10.75% |
| 2013 | 8.67% |
| 2014 | 4.94% |
| 2015 | 5.23% |
| 2016 | 3.71% |
| 2017 | 3.57% |
| 2018 | 3.38% |
| 2019 | 2.30% |
| 2020 | 5.07% |
| 2021 | 4.74% |
Average transit worker tenure
The average transit worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 90 transit workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Transit worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Transit worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transit workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Worker | 4.94% | - |
| Mechanical Design Drafter | 5.61% | 54,189 |
| Lead Drafter | 5.82% | 3,266 |
| Equipment Manufacturing Technician | 6.29% | 52,203 |
| Electrical Test Technician | 8.40% | 86,608 |
Similar transit worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Design Drafter | 5.61% | 54,189 |
| Lead Drafter | 5.82% | 3,266 |
| Equipment Manufacturing Technician | 6.29% | 52,203 |
| Electrical Test Technician | 8.40% | 86,608 |
Foreign languages spoken by transit workers
The most common foreign language among transit workers is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Japanese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Transit worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |