Car driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Car driver gender statistics
27.8% of car drivers are women and 72.2% of car drivers are men.
- Male, 72.2%
- Female, 27.8%
Car driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.2% |
| Female | 27.8% |
Car driver gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,191
Female income
$34,788
Car driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car driver positions over time. Currently, 27.8% of car drivers are female.
Car driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.49% | 24.51% |
| 2011 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
| 2012 | 74.37% | 25.63% |
| 2013 | 76.24% | 23.76% |
| 2014 | 74.52% | 25.48% |
| 2015 | 75.36% | 24.64% |
| 2016 | 72.92% | 27.08% |
| 2017 | 72.97% | 27.03% |
| 2018 | 74.64% | 25.36% |
| 2019 | 74.26% | 25.74% |
| 2020 | 74.13% | 25.87% |
| 2021 | 72.23% | 27.77% |
Car driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared car 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% |
| Car Driver | 72% | 28% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Car driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car drivers is White, which makes up 54.9% of all car drivers. Comparatively, 22.1% of car drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of car drivers are Asian.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.1%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Car driver race
| Car driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Car driver race and ethnicity over time
See how car driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.09% | 10.42% | 2.96% | 15.70% |
| 2011 | 65.22% | 10.71% | 4.77% | 16.01% |
| 2012 | 64.22% | 11.19% | 4.55% | 16.38% |
| 2013 | 64.34% | 11.82% | 4.37% | 16.22% |
| 2014 | 63.42% | 10.95% | 6.42% | 15.24% |
| 2015 | 63.75% | 11.39% | 5.68% | 15.92% |
| 2016 | 60.27% | 10.93% | 6.50% | 18.56% |
| 2017 | 62.18% | 10.30% | 5.01% | 18.37% |
| 2018 | 59.59% | 8.94% | 7.65% | 19.66% |
| 2019 | 59.40% | 8.22% | 7.48% | 21.29% |
| 2020 | 53.69% | 9.88% | 8.23% | 22.36% |
| 2021 | 54.85% | 8.26% | 9.38% | 22.15% |
Car driver wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown car drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian car drivers have the lowest average salary at $37,237.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,598 |
| White | $38,276 |
| Black or African American | $37,890 |
| Asian | $37,237 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,993 |
Average car driver age
See how the average age of car drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 43 |
Car driver age breakdown
The average age of car drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the car driver population.
Car driver age breakdown
| Car Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Car driver educational attainment
The most common degree for car drivers is high school diploma, with 39% of car drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Car drivers by degree level
| Car driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Car driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car drivers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,794 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, car drivers earn a median annual income of $36,856 compared to $36,156 for car drivers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,856 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,794 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,156 |
Car driver employment statistics
Most car drivers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where car drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car drivers work.
Car driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Car driver jobs by company type
Employees with the car driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most car drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Car driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 3% |
Car driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for car drivers are professional, transportation and health care.
Car driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Car driver turnover and employment statistics
Car driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.48% |
| 2011 | 8.91% |
| 2012 | 8.75% |
| 2013 | 8.37% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 4.66% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 4.87% |
| 2018 | 4.33% |
| 2019 | 4.21% |
| 2020 | 11.68% |
| 2021 | 19.13% |
Average car driver tenure
The average car driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,455 car drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Car driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Car driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Route Contractor | 3.95% | 17,792 |
| Car Driver | 6.17% | - |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant | 8.77% | 70,538 |
Similar car driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Route Contractor | 3.95% | 17,792 |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant | 8.77% | 70,538 |
Foreign languages spoken by car drivers
The most common foreign language among car drivers is Spanish at 60.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.0% and French is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 60.5%
- Portuguese, 7.0%
- French, 7.0%
- Arabic, 7.0%
- German, 4.7%
- Other, 13.8%
Car driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.0% |
| French | 7.0% |
| Arabic | 7.0% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Other | 13.8% |
