Transportation technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Transportation technician gender statistics
21.5% of transportation technicians are women and 78.5% of transportation technicians are men.
- Male, 78.5%
- Female, 21.5%
Transportation technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.5% |
| Female | 21.5% |
Transportation technician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,776
Female income
$36,656
Transportation technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transportation technician positions over time. Currently, 21.5% of transportation technicians are female.
Transportation technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.08% | 10.92% |
| 2011 | 89.01% | 10.99% |
| 2012 | 90.43% | 9.57% |
| 2013 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
| 2014 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
| 2015 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2016 | 86.29% | 13.71% |
| 2017 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2018 | 83.59% | 16.41% |
| 2019 | 83.27% | 16.73% |
| 2020 | 76.61% | 23.39% |
| 2021 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
Transportation technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared transportation technicians 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 Technician | 79% | 21% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Transportation technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transportation technicians is White, which makes up 54.6% of all transportation technicians. Comparatively, 18.7% of transportation technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of transportation technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- Asian, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
Transportation technician race
| Transportation technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
Transportation technician race and ethnicity over time
See how transportation technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transportation technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.64% | 7.12% | 6.72% | 14.35% |
| 2011 | 65.71% | 9.81% | 6.92% | 14.31% |
| 2012 | 63.25% | 10.49% | 5.79% | 16.87% |
| 2013 | 64.65% | 9.56% | 6.92% | 16.19% |
| 2014 | 61.89% | 12.12% | 6.72% | 15.78% |
| 2015 | 61.17% | 11.59% | 4.94% | 18.52% |
| 2016 | 60.28% | 11.89% | 5.23% | 19.71% |
| 2017 | 68.11% | 7.09% | 4.63% | 17.00% |
| 2018 | 58.79% | 14.57% | 6.64% | 16.86% |
| 2019 | 62.83% | 8.78% | 4.98% | 19.88% |
| 2020 | 59.10% | 10.67% | 8.32% | 17.19% |
| 2021 | 54.62% | 11.00% | 6.43% | 18.68% |
Transportation technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white transportation technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino transportation technicians have the lowest average salary at $35,355.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,854 |
| White | $38,710 |
| Black or African American | $35,997 |
| Asian | $37,049 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,355 |
Average transportation technician age
See how the average age of transportation technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transportation technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5 |
Transportation technician age breakdown
The average age of transportation technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the transportation technician population.
Transportation technician age breakdown
| Transportation Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Transportation technician educational attainment
The most common degree for transportation technicians is bachelor's degree, with 33% of transportation technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Transportation technicians by degree level
| Transportation technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Transportation technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transportation technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,611 annually. With a Associate degree, transportation technicians earn a median annual income of $35,494 compared to $34,643 for transportation technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,643 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,611 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,494 |
Transportation technician employment statistics
Most transportation technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where transportation technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transportation technicians work.
Transportation technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Transportation technician jobs by company type
Employees with the transportation technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transportation technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Transportation technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 18% |
Transportation technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for transportation technicians are health care, government and telecommunication.
Transportation technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Government | 14% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Transportation technician turnover and employment statistics
Transportation technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transportation technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transportation technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transportation technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 3.50% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 4.26% |
Average transportation technician tenure
The average transportation technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,673 transportation technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Transportation technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Transportation technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transportation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 2.50% | 3,214 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Car Greaser | 5.79% | 6,034 |
| Transportation Technician | 8.00% | - |
| Supervising Airplane Pilot | 11.12% | 2,654 |
| Transportation Attendant | 12.88% | 52,550 |
Similar transportation technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 2.50% | 3,214 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Car Greaser | 5.79% | 6,034 |
| Supervising Airplane Pilot | 11.12% | 2,654 |
| Transportation Attendant | 12.88% | 52,550 |
Foreign languages spoken by transportation technicians
The most common foreign language among transportation technicians is Spanish at 61.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 61.4%
- French, 11.4%
- Carrier, 6.8%
- Japanese, 4.5%
- Filipino, 2.3%
- Other, 13.6%
Transportation technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.4% |
| French | 11.4% |
| Carrier | 6.8% |
| Japanese | 4.5% |
| Filipino | 2.3% |
| Other | 13.6% |
