Auto transport driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto transport driver gender statistics
12.8% of auto transport drivers are women and 87.2% of auto transport drivers are men.
- Male, 87.2%
- Female, 12.8%
Auto transport driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.2% |
| Female | 12.8% |
Auto transport driver gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,092
Female income
$44,789
Auto transport driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto transport driver positions over time. Currently, 12.8% of auto transport drivers are female.
Auto transport driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.46% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 90.18% | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 89.36% | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2016 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2017 | 88.15% | 11.85% |
| 2018 | 86.85% | 13.15% |
| 2019 | 87.08% | 12.92% |
| 2020 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2021 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
Auto transport driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto transport 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 Transport Driver | 87% | 13% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Auto transport driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto transport drivers is White, which makes up 60.3% of all auto transport drivers. Comparatively, 17.6% of auto transport drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of auto transport drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Auto transport driver race
| Auto transport driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Auto transport driver race and ethnicity over time
See how auto transport driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto transport driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.31% | 11.98% | 2.32% | 13.93% |
| 2011 | 68.94% | 12.37% | 2.34% | 13.82% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 12.51% | 2.49% | 14.16% |
| 2013 | 68.32% | 12.05% | 2.40% | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 68.04% | 12.49% | 2.58% | 14.33% |
| 2015 | 67.13% | 12.83% | 2.63% | 14.79% |
| 2016 | 66.34% | 12.47% | 2.72% | 15.66% |
| 2017 | 66.13% | 12.59% | 2.75% | 15.83% |
| 2018 | 65.64% | 12.64% | 3.04% | 15.84% |
| 2019 | 66.02% | 12.60% | 2.87% | 15.74% |
| 2020 | 63.24% | 12.58% | 3.10% | 16.03% |
| 2021 | 60.29% | 13.27% | 3.45% | 17.64% |
Auto transport driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white auto transport drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian auto transport drivers have the lowest average salary at $49,692.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,197 |
| White | $50,618 |
| Black or African American | $49,862 |
| Asian | $49,692 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,094 |
Average auto transport driver age
See how the average age of auto transport drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto transport 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 transport driver age breakdown
The average age of auto transport drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the auto transport driver population.
Auto transport driver age breakdown
| Auto Transport Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Auto transport driver educational attainment
The most common degree for auto transport drivers is high school diploma, with 41% of auto transport drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Auto transport drivers by degree level
| Auto transport driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Auto transport driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auto transport drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,722 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, auto transport drivers earn a median annual income of $52,151 compared to $51,699 for auto transport drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,290 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,699 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,151 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,722 |
Auto transport driver employment statistics
Most auto transport drivers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where auto transport drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto transport drivers work.
Auto transport driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Auto transport driver jobs by company type
Employees with the auto transport driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most auto transport drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Auto transport driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 90% |
| Government | 2% |
Auto transport driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for auto transport drivers are transportation, automotive and professional.
Auto transport driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 19% |
| Automotive | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Auto transport driver turnover and employment statistics
Auto transport driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto transport drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto transport driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto transport 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 transport driver tenure
The average auto transport driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 455 auto transport drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto transport driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Auto transport driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto transport 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 |
| Auto Transport Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| Transit Bus Operator | 8.69% | 35,234 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Similar auto transport driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Operator | 1.73% | 26,419 |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| Transit Bus Operator | 8.69% | 35,234 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by auto transport drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Auto transport driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
