Bus escort demographics and statistics in the US
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Bus escort gender statistics
82.5% of bus escorts are women and 17.5% of bus escorts are men.
- Female, 82.5%
- Male, 17.5%
Bus escort gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.5% |
| Male | 17.5% |
Bus escort gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,748
Female income
$61,638
Bus escort gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bus escort positions over time. Currently, 82.5% of bus escorts are female.
Bus escort gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.82% | 83.18% |
| 2011 | 17.11% | 82.89% |
| 2012 | 16.46% | 83.54% |
| 2013 | 17.82% | 82.18% |
| 2014 | 17.17% | 82.83% |
| 2015 | 18.34% | 81.66% |
| 2016 | 18.68% | 81.32% |
| 2017 | 18.33% | 81.67% |
| 2018 | 17.52% | 82.48% |
| 2019 | 16.89% | 83.11% |
| 2020 | 17.22% | 82.78% |
| 2021 | 17.53% | 82.47% |
Bus escort related jobs gender ratio
We compared bus escorts 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% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Bus escort demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bus escorts is White, which makes up 62.2% of all bus escorts. Comparatively, 18.3% of bus escorts are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of bus escorts are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Bus escort race
| Bus escort race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Bus escort race and ethnicity over time
See how bus escort racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bus escort race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.36% | 19.40% | 1.63% | 16.24% |
| 2011 | 58.89% | 19.50% | 2.31% | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 59.72% | 18.63% | 2.20% | 16.61% |
| 2013 | 58.88% | 18.97% | 2.15% | 17.24% |
| 2014 | 59.74% | 18.80% | 1.90% | 16.99% |
| 2015 | 59.44% | 18.59% | 2.35% | 17.08% |
| 2016 | 57.09% | 19.23% | 2.72% | 17.92% |
| 2017 | 58.73% | 18.00% | 2.32% | 17.94% |
| 2018 | 61.69% | 13.45% | 3.13% | 18.78% |
| 2019 | 64.98% | 12.01% | 3.01% | 17.38% |
| 2020 | 62.90% | 11.20% | 2.53% | 18.08% |
| 2021 | 62.24% | 11.47% | 2.48% | 18.26% |
Bus escort wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,298 |
| White | $67,046 |
| Black or African American | $68,919 |
| Asian | $77,910 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,158 |
Average bus escort age
See how the average age of bus escorts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bus escort age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 58 | 55 |
| Unknown | 59 | 55.5 |
| Asian | 54 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 | 53 |
| White | 64 | 57 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 58 |
Bus escort age breakdown
The average age of bus escorts is 40+ years years old, representing 95% of the bus escort population.
Bus escort age breakdown
| Bus Escort Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 95% |
| 30-40 years | 5% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Bus escort educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Bus escorts by degree level
| Bus escort degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Bus escort wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $73,982 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,870 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,790 |
Bus escort employment statistics
Most bus escorts work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where bus escorts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bus escorts work.
Bus escort jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 39% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Bus escort jobs by company type
Employees with the bus escort job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bus escorts prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Bus escort jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 4% |
Bus escort jobs by industry
The most common industries for bus escorts are education, internet and professional.
Bus escort industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Start-up | 11% |
| Internet | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
Bus escort turnover and employment statistics
Bus escort unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bus escorts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bus escort unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bus escort unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.98% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 3.25% |
| 2017 | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 4.03% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 6.97% |
| 2021 | 6.83% |
Average bus escort tenure
The average bus escort stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 bus escorts resumes in Zippia's database.
Bus escort tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Bus escort LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bus escorts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly Line Driver | 1.73% | 55,180 |
| Publication Distributor | 3.95% | 2,800 |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| Trackless Trolley Driver | 8.69% | 34,103 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | - |
Similar bus escort jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly Line Driver | 1.73% | 55,180 |
| Publication Distributor | 3.95% | 2,800 |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| Trackless Trolley Driver | 8.69% | 34,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by bus escorts
The most common foreign language among bus escorts is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Tagalog, 16.7%
Bus escort languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Tagalog | 16.7% |