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Assembly line driver demographics and statistics in the US

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Assembly line driver gender statistics

15.1% of assembly line drivers are women and 84.9% of assembly line drivers are men.
  • Male, 84.9%
  • Female, 15.1%

Assembly line driver gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male84.9%
Female15.1%

Assembly line driver gender pay gap

Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$54,130
female-income
Female income
$48,699

Assembly line driver gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assembly line driver positions over time. Currently, 15.1% of assembly line drivers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Assembly line driver gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201093.40%6.60%
201195.54%4.46%
201293.22%6.78%
201391.44%8.56%
201492.58%7.42%
201594.38%5.62%
201694.26%5.74%
201793.40%6.60%
201887.61%12.39%
201987.63%12.37%
202087.58%12.42%
202184.94%15.06%

Assembly line driver related jobs gender ratio

We compared assembly line 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 titleMaleFemale
Bus Matron11%89%
Bus Escort18%82%
Bus Monitor19%81%
Assembly Line Driver85%15%
Wrecker Operator99%1%
Tank Wagon Driver99%1%
Diesel Truck Driver100%0%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Diesel Truck Driver
Tank Wagon Driver
Wrecker Operator
Assembly Line Driver
Bus Monitor
Bus Escort
Bus Matron
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Assembly line driver demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among assembly line drivers is White, which makes up 60.7% of all assembly line drivers. Comparatively, 15.3% of assembly line drivers are Black or African American and 13.8% of assembly line drivers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 60.7%
  • Black or African American, 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
  • Asian, 4.8%
  • Unknown, 3.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%

Assembly line driver race

Assembly line driver racePercentages
White60.7%
Black or African American15.3%
Hispanic or Latino13.8%
Asian4.8%
Unknown3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.5%

Assembly line driver race and ethnicity over time

See how assembly line driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Assembly line driver race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.49%10.47%1.73%11.76%
201176.79%10.99%1.79%8.97%
201275.23%10.04%2.54%10.04%
201370.70%13.65%2.59%10.10%
201473.78%13.11%1.59%9.80%
201572.80%11.93%1.37%11.55%
201671.56%13.37%2.36%10.22%
201773.22%12.81%2.91%8.59%
201865.09%14.92%3.01%13.97%
201963.71%16.22%3.35%13.20%
202064.00%14.09%5.20%11.75%
202160.70%15.25%4.81%13.82%

Assembly line driver wage gap by race

According to our data, hispanic or latino assembly line drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assembly line drivers have the lowest average salary at $51,956.
$58,000
$56,000
$54,000
$52,000
$50,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$53,746
White$53,387
Black or African American$51,956
Asian$53,894
Hispanic or Latino$57,842

Average assembly line driver age

See how the average age of assembly line drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Assembly line driver age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown46
White6257
Black or African American53.557
Asian54.5
Hispanic or Latino5148

Assembly line driver age breakdown

The average age of assembly line drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the assembly line driver population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Assembly line driver age breakdown

Assembly Line Driver YearsPercentages
40+ years81%
30-40 years13%
20-30 years7%

Assembly line driver educational attainment

The most common degree for assembly line drivers is high school diploma, with 61% of assembly line drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 14% and diploma degree at 12%.
  • High School Diploma, 61%
  • Diploma, 14%
  • Associate, 12%
  • Bachelor's, 11%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Assembly line drivers by degree level

Assembly line driver degreePercentages
High School Diploma61%
Diploma14%
Associate12%
Bachelor's11%
Other Degrees2%

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Assembly line driver wage gap by degree level

According to the data, assembly line drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $57,085 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, assembly line drivers earn a median annual income of $52,922 compared to $52,139 for assembly line drivers with an Bachelor's degree.
$58,000
$57,000
$56,000
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$52,922
Bachelor's Degree$52,139
Some College/ Associate Degree$57,085

Assembly line driver employment statistics

Most assembly line drivers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where assembly line drivers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where assembly line drivers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Assembly line driver jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees12%
50 - 100 employees17%
100 - 500 employees18%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees18%

Assembly line driver jobs by company type

Employees with the assembly line driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assembly line drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Assembly line driver jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public23%
Private76%
Government1%

Assembly line driver jobs by industry

The most common industries for assembly line drivers are manufacturing, retail and automotive.

Manufacturing

Retail

Automotive

Professional

Fortune 500

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Assembly line driver turnover and employment statistics

Assembly line driver unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for assembly line drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Assembly line driver unemployment rate by year

YearAssembly line driver unemployment rate
20109.81%
20119.39%
20126.27%
20136.46%
20144.27%
20156.02%
20163.78%
20174.98%
20184.46%
20193.38%
20207.68%
20218.68%

Average assembly line driver tenure

The average assembly line driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 476 assembly line drivers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Assembly line driver tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year28%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years4%
11+ years6%

Assembly line driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of assembly line drivers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Assembly Line Driver1.73%-
Class A Driver3.95%706,950
Courtesy Van Driver6.17%146,619
Trackless Trolley Driver8.69%34,103
Bus Assistant8.77%7,036

Similar assembly line driver jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Class A Driver3.95%706,950
Courtesy Van Driver6.17%146,619
Trackless Trolley Driver8.69%34,103
Bus Assistant8.77%7,036

Foreign languages spoken by assembly line drivers

The most common foreign language among assembly line drivers is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 11.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
  • Spanish, 77.8%
  • Polish, 11.1%
  • Arabic, 11.1%

Assembly line driver languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish77.8%
Polish11.1%
Arabic11.1%

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Assembly line driver location demographics

Which city has the most Assembly Line Drivers?

By looking through more than 476 resumes, we found that the most popular places for assembly line drivers are Grand Rapids, MI and West Point, GA.
Number of Assembly Line Drivers

Assembly line driver jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas1,724$45,081
2California1,631$69,332
3Florida1,554$32,690
4Illinois804$53,252
5Ohio718$56,029
6Pennsylvania717$60,210
7New York687$51,365
8North Carolina664$51,401
9Georgia654$41,235
10Tennessee568$39,791
11Indiana496$40,876
12Arizona487$56,081
13Michigan463$41,517
14Virginia452$46,340
15Colorado423$36,361
16Missouri390$56,152
17Minnesota386$49,964
18Massachusetts374$63,247
19New Jersey366$45,497
20Maryland348$52,055
21Wisconsin314$51,542
22South Carolina305$45,779
23Kentucky303$42,383
24Washington300$48,606
25Alabama254$41,354
26District of Columbia246$71,173
27Iowa244$31,394
28Oklahoma240$40,380
29Utah239$42,505
30Louisiana237$49,420
31Oregon232$39,799
32Connecticut185$65,391
33Kansas172$58,759
34Arkansas154$38,922
35Nevada152$54,629
36Mississippi136$48,654
37New Mexico116$45,317
38Nebraska108$45,714
39Idaho107$41,285
40New Hampshire98$61,148
41Maine90$65,716
42West Virginia73$48,903
43Delaware57$64,106
44North Dakota50$53,584
45Rhode Island48$61,561
46Hawaii47$47,927
47Montana42$36,678
48South Dakota33$44,004
49Alaska29$75,653
50Vermont29$57,607
51Wyoming16$40,272

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Updated January 8, 2025

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