Armored truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Armored truck driver gender statistics
13.8% of armored truck drivers are women and 86.2% of armored truck drivers are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Armored truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Armored truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,882
Female income
$33,489
Armored truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in armored truck driver positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of armored truck drivers are female.
Armored truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2011 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2012 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2013 | 88.10% | 11.90% |
| 2014 | 87.69% | 12.31% |
| 2015 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2016 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2017 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2018 | 85.84% | 14.16% |
| 2019 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2020 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 2021 | 86.22% | 13.78% |
Armored truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared armored truck drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Armored Truck Driver | 86% | 14% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Armored truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among armored truck drivers is White, which makes up 56.3% of all armored truck drivers. Comparatively, 22.8% of armored truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of armored truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.8%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Armored truck driver race
| Armored truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Armored truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how armored truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Armored truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.32% | 10.84% | 2.32% | 19.07% |
| 2011 | 64.95% | 11.22% | 2.34% | 18.96% |
| 2012 | 64.24% | 11.37% | 2.49% | 19.30% |
| 2013 | 64.32% | 10.90% | 2.40% | 19.82% |
| 2014 | 64.05% | 11.35% | 2.59% | 19.47% |
| 2015 | 63.14% | 11.68% | 2.63% | 19.93% |
| 2016 | 62.35% | 11.32% | 2.72% | 20.80% |
| 2017 | 62.14% | 11.44% | 2.75% | 20.97% |
| 2018 | 61.64% | 11.49% | 3.04% | 20.98% |
| 2019 | 62.03% | 11.46% | 2.87% | 20.88% |
| 2020 | 59.25% | 11.43% | 3.10% | 21.17% |
| 2021 | 56.30% | 12.13% | 3.45% | 22.78% |
Armored truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white armored truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian armored truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $36,628.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,949 |
| White | $37,216 |
| Black or African American | $36,736 |
| Asian | $36,628 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,883 |
Average armored truck driver age
See how the average age of armored truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Armored truck driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Armored truck driver age breakdown
The average age of armored truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the armored truck driver population.
Armored truck driver age breakdown
| Armored Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Armored truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for armored truck drivers is high school diploma, with 41% of armored truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Armored truck drivers by degree level
| Armored truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Armored truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, armored truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,546 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, armored truck drivers earn a median annual income of $38,186 compared to $37,900 for armored truck drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,096 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,900 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,186 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,546 |
Armored truck driver employment statistics
Most armored truck drivers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where armored truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where armored truck drivers work.
Armored truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Armored truck driver jobs by company type
Employees with the armored truck driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most armored truck drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Armored truck driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 12% |
Armored truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for armored truck drivers are transportation, government and utilities.
Armored truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 14% |
| Government | 12% |
| Utilities | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Armored truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Armored truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for armored truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Armored truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Armored truck driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average armored truck driver tenure
The average armored truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 929 armored truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Armored truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Armored truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of armored truck drivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Operator | 1.73% | 26,419 |
| Armored Truck Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Courtesy Van Driver | 6.17% | 146,619 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Similar armored truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Operator | 1.73% | 26,419 |
| Courtesy Van Driver | 6.17% | 146,619 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by armored truck drivers
The most common foreign language among armored truck drivers is Spanish at 65.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 3.4% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
- Spanish, 65.5%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Vietnamese, 3.4%
- French, 3.4%
- Russian, 3.4%
- Other, 20.9%
Armored truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.5% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Vietnamese | 3.4% |
| French | 3.4% |
| Russian | 3.4% |
| Other | 20.9% |
