Bus matron demographics and statistics in the US
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Bus matron gender statistics
89.4% of bus matrons are women and 10.6% of bus matrons are men.
- Female, 89.4%
- Male, 10.6%
Bus matron gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.4% |
| Male | 10.6% |
Bus matron gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,351
Female income
$61,784
Bus matron gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bus matron positions over time. Currently, 89.4% of bus matrons are female.
Bus matron gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.17% | 89.83% |
| 2011 | 10.37% | 89.63% |
| 2012 | 9.94% | 90.06% |
| 2013 | 10.83% | 89.17% |
| 2014 | 10.41% | 89.59% |
| 2015 | 11.18% | 88.82% |
| 2016 | 11.40% | 88.60% |
| 2017 | 11.17% | 88.83% |
| 2018 | 10.63% | 89.37% |
| 2019 | 10.22% | 89.78% |
| 2020 | 10.44% | 89.56% |
| 2021 | 10.64% | 89.36% |
Bus matron related jobs gender ratio
We compared bus matrons 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 matron demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bus matrons is White, which makes up 62.8% of all bus matrons. Comparatively, 17.5% of bus matrons are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of bus matrons are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Bus matron race
| Bus matron race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Bus matron race and ethnicity over time
See how bus matron racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bus matron race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.93% | 19.60% | 1.61% | 15.51% |
| 2011 | 59.46% | 19.70% | 2.29% | 15.82% |
| 2012 | 60.28% | 18.84% | 2.18% | 15.88% |
| 2013 | 59.45% | 19.17% | 2.12% | 16.52% |
| 2014 | 60.31% | 19.00% | 1.88% | 16.27% |
| 2015 | 60.00% | 18.79% | 2.33% | 16.35% |
| 2016 | 57.66% | 19.44% | 2.70% | 17.19% |
| 2017 | 59.30% | 18.21% | 2.30% | 17.21% |
| 2018 | 62.26% | 13.66% | 3.10% | 18.05% |
| 2019 | 65.54% | 12.21% | 2.99% | 16.65% |
| 2020 | 63.47% | 11.41% | 2.51% | 17.36% |
| 2021 | 62.80% | 11.68% | 2.46% | 17.53% |
Bus matron wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bus matrons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White bus matrons have the lowest average salary at $66,878.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,115 |
| White | $66,878 |
| Black or African American | $68,637 |
| Asian | $77,041 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,607 |
Average bus matron age
See how the average age of bus matrons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bus matron 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 matron age breakdown
The average age of bus matrons is 40+ years years old, representing 95% of the bus matron population.
Bus matron age breakdown
| Bus Matron Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 95% |
| 30-40 years | 5% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Bus matron educational attainment
The most common degree for bus matrons is high school diploma, with 58% of bus matrons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 14% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Bus matrons by degree level
| Bus matron degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Bus matron wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bus matrons with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $73,377 annually. With a Associate degree, bus matrons earn a median annual income of $71,327 compared to $66,713 for bus matrons with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $73,377 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,713 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,327 |
Bus matron employment statistics
Most bus matrons work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where bus matrons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bus matrons work.
Bus matron jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Bus matron jobs by company type
Employees with the bus matron job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bus matrons prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Bus matron jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 3% |
Bus matron jobs by industry
The most common industries for bus matrons are transportation, retail and education.
Bus matron industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 19% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Bus matron turnover and employment statistics
Bus matron unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bus matrons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bus matron unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bus matron 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 matron tenure
The average bus matron stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 273 bus matrons resumes in Zippia's database.
Bus matron tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Bus matron LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bus matrons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | 26,241 |
| Delivery Driver And Helper | 3.95% | 400,540 |
| Taxi Driver Supervisor | 6.17% | 152,025 |
| Transit Driver | 8.69% | 362,919 |
| Bus Matron | 8.77% | - |
Similar bus matron jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | 26,241 |
| Delivery Driver And Helper | 3.95% | 400,540 |
| Taxi Driver Supervisor | 6.17% | 152,025 |
| Transit Driver | 8.69% | 362,919 |
Foreign languages spoken by bus matrons
The most common foreign language among bus matrons is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Russian, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Bus matron languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |