Auto driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto driver gender statistics
22.6% of auto drivers are women and 77.4% of auto drivers are men.
- Male, 77.4%
- Female, 22.6%
Auto driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.4% |
| Female | 22.6% |
Auto driver gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,921
Female income
$30,351
Auto driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto driver positions over time. Currently, 22.6% of auto drivers are female.
Auto driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.68% | 17.32% |
| 2011 | 82.21% | 17.79% |
| 2012 | 80.87% | 19.13% |
| 2013 | 80.23% | 19.77% |
| 2014 | 79.61% | 20.39% |
| 2015 | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| 2016 | 79.27% | 20.73% |
| 2017 | 78.92% | 21.08% |
| 2018 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2019 | 77.23% | 22.77% |
| 2020 | 77.58% | 22.42% |
| 2021 | 77.42% | 22.58% |
Auto driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto 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% |
| Auto Driver | 77% | 23% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Auto driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto drivers is White, which makes up 58.5% of all auto drivers. Comparatively, 20.5% of auto drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of auto drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Auto driver race
| Auto driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Auto driver race and ethnicity over time
See how auto driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.53% | 11.06% | 2.24% | 16.77% |
| 2011 | 67.16% | 11.45% | 2.26% | 16.66% |
| 2012 | 66.45% | 11.59% | 2.41% | 17.00% |
| 2013 | 66.53% | 11.13% | 2.32% | 17.52% |
| 2014 | 66.26% | 11.57% | 2.50% | 17.17% |
| 2015 | 65.35% | 11.91% | 2.54% | 17.63% |
| 2016 | 64.56% | 11.55% | 2.64% | 18.50% |
| 2017 | 64.35% | 11.67% | 2.66% | 18.67% |
| 2018 | 63.86% | 11.72% | 2.96% | 18.68% |
| 2019 | 64.24% | 11.68% | 2.79% | 18.58% |
| 2020 | 61.46% | 11.66% | 3.02% | 18.87% |
| 2021 | 58.51% | 12.35% | 3.36% | 20.48% |
Auto driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white auto drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian auto drivers have the lowest average salary at $34,572.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,013 |
| White | $35,382 |
| Black or African American | $34,720 |
| Asian | $34,572 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,923 |
Average auto driver age
See how the average age of auto drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto 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 |
Auto driver age breakdown
The average age of auto drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the auto driver population.
Auto driver age breakdown
| Auto Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Auto driver educational attainment
The most common degree for auto drivers is high school diploma, with 35% of auto drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 16%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Auto drivers by degree level
| Auto driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Auto driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auto drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,235 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, auto drivers earn a median annual income of $36,730 compared to $36,332 for auto drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,490 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,332 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,730 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,235 |
Auto driver employment statistics
Most auto drivers work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where auto drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto drivers work.
Auto driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Auto driver jobs by company type
Employees with the auto driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most auto drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Auto driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 2% |
Auto driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for auto drivers are automotive, retail and professional.
Auto driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 20% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Auto driver turnover and employment statistics
Auto driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto 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 auto driver tenure
The average auto driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 337 auto drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Auto driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Auto Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Transit Operator | 8.69% | 30,489 |
| School Bus Aide | 8.77% | 62,917 |
Similar auto driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Transit Operator | 8.69% | 30,489 |
| School Bus Aide | 8.77% | 62,917 |
Foreign languages spoken by auto drivers
The most common foreign language among auto drivers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 22.2%
- Italian, 11.1%
Auto driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
