Transportation engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Transportation engineering technician gender statistics
15.3% of transportation engineering technicians are women and 84.7% of transportation engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 84.7%
- Female, 15.3%
Transportation engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.7% |
| Female | 15.3% |
Transportation engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,587
Female income
$46,092
Transportation engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transportation engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 15.3% of transportation engineering technicians are female.
Transportation engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.49% | 12.51% |
| 2011 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2012 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2013 | 86.19% | 13.81% |
| 2014 | 87.21% | 12.79% |
| 2015 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2016 | 87.13% | 12.87% |
| 2017 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2018 | 85.68% | 14.32% |
| 2019 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2020 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2021 | 84.71% | 15.29% |
Transportation engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Engineering Technician | 85% | 15% |
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Transportation engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transportation engineering technicians is White, which makes up 60.4% of all transportation engineering technicians. Comparatively, 14.4% of transportation engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of transportation engineering technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Transportation engineering technician race
| Transportation engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Transportation engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how transportation engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transportation engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.62% | 11.23% | 8.17% | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 66.08% | 11.35% | 8.86% | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 65.10% | 11.76% | 9.19% | 11.25% |
| 2013 | 64.32% | 12.03% | 8.35% | 11.76% |
| 2014 | 65.50% | 10.87% | 8.66% | 11.94% |
| 2015 | 65.09% | 11.16% | 8.02% | 12.52% |
| 2016 | 63.88% | 11.57% | 8.51% | 12.88% |
| 2017 | 63.68% | 11.44% | 8.73% | 12.72% |
| 2018 | 63.66% | 10.59% | 8.68% | 13.92% |
| 2019 | 64.11% | 10.32% | 8.58% | 14.03% |
| 2020 | 62.05% | 9.66% | 8.86% | 13.99% |
| 2021 | 60.39% | 11.01% | 8.45% | 14.43% |
Transportation engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transportation engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transportation engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $51,847.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,947 |
| White | $54,015 |
| Black or African American | $51,847 |
| Asian | $55,562 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,641 |
Average transportation engineering technician age
See how the average age of transportation engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transportation engineering technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Transportation engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of transportation engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the transportation engineering technician population.
Transportation engineering technician age breakdown
| Transportation Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Transportation engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for transportation engineering technicians is bachelor's degree, with 61% of transportation engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Transportation engineering technicians by degree level
| Transportation engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Transportation engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transportation engineering technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,745 annually. With a Associate degree, transportation engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $56,070 compared to $54,994 for transportation engineering technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,745 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,884 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,994 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,070 |
Transportation engineering technician employment statistics
Most transportation engineering technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where transportation engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transportation engineering technicians work.
Transportation engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Transportation engineering technician jobs by company type
Employees with the transportation engineering technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transportation engineering technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Transportation engineering technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 40% |
Transportation engineering technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for transportation engineering technicians are government, professional and telecommunication.
Transportation engineering technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 34% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Transportation engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Transportation engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transportation engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transportation engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transportation engineering technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average transportation engineering technician tenure
The average transportation engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 214 transportation engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Transportation engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Transportation engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transportation engineering technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Crew Member | 4.94% | 74,964 |
| Design Drafter | 5.61% | 39,125 |
| Geophysical Drafter | 5.82% | 2,105 |
| Transportation Engineering Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Optics Test Technician | 8.40% | 35,869 |
Similar transportation engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Crew Member | 4.94% | 74,964 |
| Design Drafter | 5.61% | 39,125 |
| Geophysical Drafter | 5.82% | 2,105 |
| Optics Test Technician | 8.40% | 35,869 |
Foreign languages spoken by transportation engineering technicians
The most common foreign language among transportation engineering technicians is Mandarin at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Cantonese, 20.0%
Transportation engineering technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Cantonese | 20.0% |
