Transportation attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Transportation attendant gender statistics
53.5% of transportation attendants are women and 46.5% of transportation attendants are men.
- Female, 53.5%
- Male, 46.5%
Transportation attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% |
| Male | 46.5% |
Transportation attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,314
Female income
$33,459
Transportation attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared transportation attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Transportation Attendant | 47% | 54% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Transportation attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transportation attendants is White, which makes up 44.6% of all transportation attendants. Comparatively, 29.4% of transportation attendants are Black or African American and 15.7% of transportation attendants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 44.6%
- Black or African American, 29.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Transportation attendant race
| Transportation attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 44.6% |
| Black or African American | 29.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Transportation attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino transportation attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transportation attendants have the lowest average salary at $33,388.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,067 |
| White | $34,355 |
| Black or African American | $33,388 |
| Asian | $34,820 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,965 |
Average transportation attendant age
See how the average age of transportation attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transportation attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 57 |
| Black or African American | 53.5 | 59.5 |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 53.5 |
Transportation attendant age breakdown
The average age of transportation attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 87% of the transportation attendant population.
Transportation attendant age breakdown
| Transportation Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 87% |
| 30-40 years | 8% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Transportation attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for transportation attendants is high school diploma, with 31% of transportation attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Transportation attendants by degree level
| Transportation attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Transportation attendant employment statistics
Most transportation attendants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where transportation attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transportation attendants work.
Transportation attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Transportation attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the transportation attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transportation attendants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Transportation attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 4% |
Transportation attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for transportation attendants are health care, education and hospitality.
Transportation attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 30% |
| Education | 24% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Transportation attendant turnover and employment statistics
Average transportation attendant tenure
The average transportation attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 239 transportation attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Transportation attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Transportation attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transportation attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 2.50% | 48,555 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Airplane Fueler | 5.79% | 6,708 |
| Traffic Control Technician | 8.00% | 58,811 |
| Aviation Safety Inspector | 11.12% | 30,554 |
| Transportation Attendant | 12.88% | - |
Similar transportation attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 2.50% | 48,555 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Airplane Fueler | 5.79% | 6,708 |
| Traffic Control Technician | 8.00% | 58,811 |
| Aviation Safety Inspector | 11.12% | 30,554 |
Foreign languages spoken by transportation attendants
- Spanish, 80.0%
- French, 20.0%
Transportation attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| French | 20.0% |