Car jockey demographics and statistics in the US
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Car jockey gender statistics
2.3% of car jockeys are women and 97.7% of car jockeys are men.
- Male, 97.7%
- Female, 2.3%
Car jockey gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.7% |
| Female | 2.3% |
Car jockey gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,320
Female income
$36,756
Car jockey gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car jockey positions over time. Currently, 2.3% of car jockeys are female.
Car jockey gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2013 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2014 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2015 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2018 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2020 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
Car jockey related jobs gender ratio
We compared car jockeys with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Car jockey demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car jockeys is White, which makes up 43.3% of all car jockeys. Comparatively, 23.9% of car jockeys are Hispanic or Latino and 18.5% of car jockeys are Black or African American.
- White, 43.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.9%
- Black or African American, 18.5%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Car jockey race
| Car jockey race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 43.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.9% |
| Black or African American | 18.5% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Car jockey race and ethnicity over time
See how car jockey racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car jockey race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.71% | 20.16% | 4.81% | 21.53% |
| 2011 | 46.29% | 22.28% | 5.40% | 22.95% |
| 2012 | 47.80% | 19.16% | 5.47% | 22.48% |
| 2013 | 46.98% | 19.37% | 5.08% | 24.97% |
| 2014 | 49.12% | 17.92% | 6.22% | 23.58% |
| 2015 | 47.64% | 21.11% | 5.93% | 21.81% |
| 2016 | 47.02% | 19.81% | 5.58% | 24.62% |
| 2017 | 47.66% | 17.65% | 5.18% | 25.52% |
| 2018 | 43.95% | 17.93% | 6.35% | 27.87% |
| 2019 | 47.51% | 19.49% | 4.54% | 24.36% |
| 2020 | 42.86% | 18.42% | 6.54% | 25.90% |
| 2021 | 43.34% | 18.54% | 8.09% | 23.89% |
Car jockey wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown car jockeys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White car jockeys have the lowest average salary at $38,434.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,571 |
| White | $38,434 |
| Black or African American | $40,743 |
| Asian | $41,312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,628 |
Average car jockey age
See how the average age of car jockeys varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car jockey age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | |
| Black or African American | 44 | 39 |
| Asian | 60 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Car jockey age breakdown
The average age of car jockeys is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the car jockey population.
Car jockey age breakdown
| Car Jockey Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Car jockey educational attainment
The most common degree for car jockeys is high school diploma, with 44% of car jockeys earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Car jockeys by degree level
| Car jockey degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Car jockey employment statistics
Company size where car jockeys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car jockeys work.
Car jockey jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Car jockey turnover and employment statistics
Car jockey unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car jockeys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car jockey unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car jockey unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.84% |
| 2011 | 15.19% |
| 2012 | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 9.42% |
| 2015 | 8.90% |
| 2016 | 8.48% |
| 2017 | 10.83% |
| 2018 | 7.87% |
| 2019 | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 14.45% |
| 2021 | 12.20% |
Average car jockey tenure
The average car jockey stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 car jockeys resumes in Zippia's database.
Car jockey tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Car jockey LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car jockeys 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Jockey | 2.50% | - |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Lubrication Servicer | 5.79% | 2,064 |
| Bridge Operator | 8.00% | 30,595 |
| Railroad Track Inspector | 11.12% | 17,290 |
| Tavern Car Attendant | 12.88% | 48,983 |
Similar car jockey jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Lubrication Servicer | 5.79% | 2,064 |
| Bridge Operator | 8.00% | 30,595 |
| Railroad Track Inspector | 11.12% | 17,290 |
| Tavern Car Attendant | 12.88% | 48,983 |
Foreign languages spoken by car jockeys
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Thai, 33.3%
Car jockey languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Thai | 33.3% |