Transportation planning engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Transportation planning engineer gender statistics
17.9% of transportation planning engineers are women and 82.1% of transportation planning engineers are men.
- Male, 82.1%
- Female, 17.9%
Transportation planning engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.1% |
| Female | 17.9% |
Transportation planning engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,111
Female income
$60,242
Transportation planning engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transportation planning engineer positions over time. Currently, 17.9% of transportation planning engineers are female.
Transportation planning engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.98% | 13.02% |
| 2011 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2012 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2013 | 87.12% | 12.88% |
| 2014 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
| 2015 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 2016 | 86.85% | 13.15% |
| 2017 | 84.77% | 15.23% |
| 2018 | 86.31% | 13.69% |
| 2019 | 84.34% | 15.66% |
| 2020 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
| 2021 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
Transportation planning engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared transportation planning engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Transportation Planning Engineer | 82% | 18% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Transportation planning engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transportation planning engineers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all transportation planning engineers. Comparatively, 13.7% of transportation planning engineers are Asian and 11.7% of transportation planning engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 13.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Transportation planning engineer race
| Transportation planning engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Transportation planning engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how transportation planning engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transportation planning engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.31% | 4.84% | 11.91% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 73.99% | 3.72% | 11.10% | 8.51% |
| 2012 | 71.91% | 4.65% | 11.46% | 9.30% |
| 2013 | 73.00% | 4.14% | 11.39% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 72.25% | 4.53% | 11.91% | 8.74% |
| 2015 | 72.54% | 3.62% | 11.98% | 9.26% |
| 2016 | 70.98% | 3.77% | 12.56% | 10.13% |
| 2017 | 71.26% | 4.38% | 12.30% | 9.68% |
| 2018 | 71.44% | 4.27% | 11.39% | 10.52% |
| 2019 | 69.93% | 4.51% | 12.39% | 10.54% |
| 2020 | 67.52% | 3.84% | 12.31% | 11.54% |
| 2021 | 65.71% | 3.98% | 13.66% | 11.65% |
Transportation planning engineer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,238 |
| White | $62,916 |
| Black or African American | $59,093 |
| Asian | $63,946 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,485 |
Average transportation planning engineer age
See how the average age of transportation planning engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transportation planning engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Transportation planning engineer age breakdown
The average age of transportation planning engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the transportation planning engineer population.
Transportation planning engineer age breakdown
| Transportation Planning Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Transportation planning engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Transportation planning engineers by degree level
| Transportation planning engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Transportation planning engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,217 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,178 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,921 |
Transportation planning engineer employment statistics
Most transportation planning engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where transportation planning engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transportation planning engineers work.
Transportation planning engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Transportation planning engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the transportation planning engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transportation planning engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Transportation planning engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 15% |
Transportation planning engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for transportation planning engineers are professional, telecommunication and government.
Transportation planning engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 23% |
| Telecommunication | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Government | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
Transportation planning engineer turnover and employment statistics
Transportation planning engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transportation planning engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transportation planning engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transportation planning engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average transportation planning engineer tenure
The average transportation planning engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 transportation planning engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Transportation planning engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Transportation planning engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transportation planning engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Supervisor | 3.67% | 16,481 |
| Transportation Planning Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Criticality Safety Engineer | 5.25% | 15,326 |
| Customer Engineer | 6.39% | 44,709 |
| Propeller Engineer | 7.54% | 3,157 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Similar transportation planning engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Supervisor | 3.67% | 16,481 |
| Criticality Safety Engineer | 5.25% | 15,326 |
| Customer Engineer | 6.39% | 44,709 |
| Propeller Engineer | 7.54% | 3,157 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Foreign languages spoken by transportation planning engineers
The most common foreign language among transportation planning engineers is Chinese at 15.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 15.4% and French is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Chinese, 15.4%
- Cantonese, 15.4%
- French, 15.4%
- Cherokee, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 38.4%
Transportation planning engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 15.4% |
| Cantonese | 15.4% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Cherokee | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 38.4% |
