Transportation superintendent demographics and statistics in the US
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Transportation superintendent gender statistics
12.8% of transportation superintendents are women and 87.2% of transportation superintendents are men.
- Male, 87.2%
- Female, 12.8%
Transportation superintendent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.2% |
| Female | 12.8% |
Transportation superintendent gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,789
Female income
$54,059
Transportation superintendent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transportation superintendent positions over time. Currently, 12.8% of transportation superintendents are female.
Transportation superintendent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.32% | 12.68% |
| 2011 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
| 2013 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2014 | 87.76% | 12.24% |
| 2015 | 85.24% | 14.76% |
| 2016 | 87.28% | 12.72% |
| 2017 | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 2018 | 87.48% | 12.52% |
| 2019 | 85.13% | 14.87% |
| 2020 | 86.27% | 13.73% |
| 2021 | 87.16% | 12.84% |
Transportation superintendent related jobs gender ratio
We compared transportation superintendents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Transportation Superintendent | 87% | 13% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Transportation superintendent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transportation superintendents is White, which makes up 59.2% of all transportation superintendents. Comparatively, 18.6% of transportation superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of transportation superintendents are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Transportation superintendent race
| Transportation superintendent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Transportation superintendent race and ethnicity over time
See how transportation superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transportation superintendent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.15% | 10.88% | 4.21% | 14.53% |
| 2011 | 66.99% | 11.00% | 4.75% | 15.22% |
| 2012 | 67.89% | 10.90% | 3.62% | 15.66% |
| 2013 | 68.02% | 10.00% | 4.83% | 14.93% |
| 2014 | 69.07% | 10.40% | 4.36% | 14.18% |
| 2015 | 66.91% | 10.77% | 4.38% | 15.65% |
| 2016 | 66.73% | 11.18% | 4.07% | 16.07% |
| 2017 | 65.90% | 10.59% | 4.61% | 16.82% |
| 2018 | 66.76% | 9.30% | 4.39% | 17.70% |
| 2019 | 65.93% | 10.09% | 4.99% | 16.43% |
| 2020 | 64.68% | 10.16% | 4.74% | 16.36% |
| 2021 | 59.19% | 11.33% | 6.15% | 18.60% |
Transportation superintendent wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,058 |
| White | $55,348 |
| Black or African American | $50,236 |
| Asian | $53,797 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,685 |
Average transportation superintendent age
See how the average age of transportation superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transportation superintendent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 44.5 |
| White | 46 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 48 |
| Asian | 44 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Transportation superintendent age breakdown
The average age of transportation superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the transportation superintendent population.
Transportation superintendent age breakdown
| Transportation Superintendent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Transportation superintendent educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 35%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Transportation superintendents by degree level
| Transportation superintendent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 35% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Transportation superintendent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,494 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,189 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,536 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,146 |
Transportation superintendent employment statistics
Most transportation superintendents work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where transportation superintendents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transportation superintendents work.
Transportation superintendent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Transportation superintendent jobs by company type
Employees with the transportation superintendent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transportation superintendents prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Transportation superintendent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 27% |
Transportation superintendent jobs by industry
The most common industries for transportation superintendents are transportation, retail and government.
Transportation superintendent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 21% |
| Retail | 21% |
| Government | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Transportation superintendent turnover and employment statistics
Transportation superintendent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transportation superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transportation superintendent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transportation superintendent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.25% |
| 2011 | 7.50% |
| 2012 | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 5.11% |
| 2014 | 3.21% |
| 2015 | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 2.07% |
| 2020 | 3.54% |
| 2021 | 4.63% |
Average transportation superintendent tenure
The average transportation superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 128 transportation superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.
Transportation superintendent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Transportation superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transportation superintendents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Chief | 4.78% | 46,235 |
| Transportation Superintendent | 5.19% | - |
| Senior Managed | 10.51% | 49,112 |
| Senior Manager, Program Management | 11.01% | 263,686 |
| Director Of Purchasing | 11.39% | 17,847 |
| Professional Development Director | 17.60% | 103,723 |
| Employee Relations Manager | 17.78% | 41,544 |
Similar transportation superintendent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Chief | 4.78% | 46,235 |
| Senior Managed | 10.51% | 49,112 |
| Senior Manager, Program Management | 11.01% | 263,686 |
| Director Of Purchasing | 11.39% | 17,847 |
| Professional Development Director | 17.60% | 103,723 |
| Employee Relations Manager | 17.78% | 41,544 |