Transportation planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Transportation planner demographics by:
Transportation planner gender statistics
39.4% of transportation planners are women and 60.6% of transportation planners are men.
- Male, 60.6%
- Female, 39.4%
Transportation planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.6% |
| Female | 39.4% |
Transportation planner gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,050
Female income
$68,815
Transportation planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transportation planner positions over time. Currently, 39.4% of transportation planners are female.
Transportation planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.85% | 30.15% |
| 2011 | 56.67% | 43.33% |
| 2012 | 60.95% | 39.05% |
| 2013 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2014 | 61.34% | 38.66% |
| 2015 | 62.18% | 37.82% |
| 2016 | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 2017 | 59.41% | 40.59% |
| 2018 | 56.34% | 43.66% |
| 2019 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2020 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2021 | 60.65% | 39.35% |
Transportation planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared transportation 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% |
| Transportation Planner | 61% | 39% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Transportation planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transportation planners is White, which makes up 67.5% of all transportation planners. Comparatively, 12.7% of transportation planners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of transportation planners are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Transportation planner race
| Transportation planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Transportation planner race and ethnicity over time
See how transportation planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transportation planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.22% | 7.42% | 7.09% | 7.63% |
| 2011 | 74.42% | 6.80% | 8.04% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 75.83% | 5.63% | 7.50% | 7.34% |
| 2013 | 79.20% | 6.77% | 6.83% | 5.72% |
| 2014 | 75.28% | 5.71% | 6.84% | 8.04% |
| 2015 | 72.18% | 5.57% | 7.07% | 13.14% |
| 2016 | 78.39% | 4.21% | 5.03% | 9.05% |
| 2017 | 73.91% | 6.43% | 5.47% | 11.74% |
| 2018 | 75.83% | 4.39% | 7.47% | 9.86% |
| 2019 | 73.05% | 5.78% | 7.91% | 10.10% |
| 2020 | 69.05% | 5.69% | 10.94% | 9.97% |
| 2021 | 67.51% | 4.83% | 9.52% | 12.67% |
Transportation planner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transportation planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transportation planners have the lowest average salary at $67,497.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,092 |
| White | $70,654 |
| Black or African American | $67,497 |
| Asian | $71,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,470 |
Average transportation planner age
See how the average age of transportation planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transportation 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 |
Transportation planner age breakdown
The average age of transportation planners is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the transportation planner population.
Transportation planner age breakdown
| Transportation Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Transportation planner educational attainment
The most common degree for transportation planners is bachelor's degree, with 66% of transportation planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Transportation planners by degree level
| Transportation planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Transportation planner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,547 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,227 |
Transportation planner employment statistics
Most transportation planners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where transportation planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transportation planners work.
Transportation planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Transportation planner jobs by company type
Employees with the transportation planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transportation planners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Transportation planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 23% |
Transportation planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for transportation planners are government, professional and transportation.
Transportation planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 18% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Transportation planner turnover and employment statistics
Transportation planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transportation planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transportation planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transportation 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 transportation planner tenure
The average transportation planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,520 transportation planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Transportation planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Transportation planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transportation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Social Economist | 7.51% | 26,924 |
| Group Tester | 10.82% | 15,921 |
| Eating Disorder Specialist | 11.87% | 2,966 |
| Transportation Planner | 13.00% | - |
| Personnel Research Scientist | 19.82% | 82,852 |
Similar transportation planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Social Economist | 7.51% | 26,924 |
| Group Tester | 10.82% | 15,921 |
| Eating Disorder Specialist | 11.87% | 2,966 |
| Personnel Research Scientist | 19.82% | 82,852 |
Foreign languages spoken by transportation planners
The most common foreign language among transportation planners is Spanish at 43.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 12.1% and French is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 43.1%
- Carrier, 12.1%
- French, 8.6%
- Chinese, 5.2%
- Mandarin, 5.2%
- Other, 25.8%
Transportation planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.1% |
| Carrier | 12.1% |
| French | 8.6% |
| Chinese | 5.2% |
| Mandarin | 5.2% |
| Other | 25.8% |
