Trolley operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Trolley operator gender statistics
21.7% of trolley operators are women and 78.3% of trolley operators are men.
- Male, 78.3%
- Female, 21.7%
Trolley operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.3% |
| Female | 21.7% |
Trolley operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,196
Female income
$37,941
Trolley operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trolley operator positions over time. Currently, 21.7% of trolley operators are female.
Trolley operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2011 | 92.04% | 7.96% |
| 2012 | 81.36% | 18.64% |
| 2013 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2014 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2015 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
| 2016 | 85.55% | 14.45% |
| 2017 | 81.51% | 18.49% |
| 2018 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2019 | 86.00% | 14.00% |
| 2020 | 81.36% | 18.64% |
| 2021 | 78.33% | 21.67% |
Trolley operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Trolley Operator | 78% | 22% |
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Trolley operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trolley operators is White, which makes up 56.5% of all trolley operators. Comparatively, 16.7% of trolley operators are Black or African American and 15.8% of trolley operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.5%
- Black or African American, 16.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Trolley operator race
| Trolley operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Trolley operator race and ethnicity over time
See how trolley operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trolley operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.64% | 13.63% | 2.34% | 10.51% |
| 2011 | 67.96% | 16.78% | 2.34% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 69.65% | 18.10% | 1.66% | 7.91% |
| 2013 | 72.13% | 14.27% | 3.10% | 8.09% |
| 2014 | 64.24% | 18.82% | 2.97% | 13.01% |
| 2015 | 65.02% | 19.66% | 2.34% | 10.51% |
| 2016 | 59.88% | 23.38% | 3.12% | 11.57% |
| 2017 | 67.18% | 15.78% | 3.23% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 59.88% | 21.75% | 4.63% | 10.96% |
| 2019 | 66.01% | 15.78% | 3.32% | 12.24% |
| 2020 | 59.85% | 15.11% | 6.78% | 9.96% |
| 2021 | 56.46% | 16.67% | 5.67% | 15.76% |
Trolley operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian trolley operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White trolley operators have the lowest average salary at $37,910.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,918 |
| White | $37,910 |
| Black or African American | $38,316 |
| Asian | $38,459 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,378 |
Average trolley operator age
See how the average age of trolley operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Trolley operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Trolley operator age breakdown
The average age of trolley operators is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the trolley operator population.
Trolley operator age breakdown
| Trolley Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Trolley operator educational attainment
The most common degree for trolley operators is bachelor's degree, with 56% of trolley operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Diploma, 4%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Trolley operators by degree level
| Trolley operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Trolley operator employment statistics
Company size where trolley operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trolley operators work.
Trolley operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 47% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Trolley operator jobs by company type
Employees with the trolley operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most trolley operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Trolley operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 18% |
Trolley operator turnover and employment statistics
Trolley operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trolley operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trolley operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trolley operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 5.42% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average trolley operator tenure
The average trolley operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 trolley operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Trolley operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Trolley operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trolley operators 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 Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Yarder Engineer | 8.64% | 267 |
| Yardmaster | 10.74% | 183 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Trolley Operator | 20.72% | - |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar trolley operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Yarder Engineer | 8.64% | 267 |
| Yardmaster | 10.74% | 183 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by trolley operators
- Tagalog, 100.0%
Trolley operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 100.0% |