Car pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Car pilot gender statistics
45.9% of car pilots are women and 54.1% of car pilots are men.
- Male, 54.1%
- Female, 45.9%
Car pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.1% |
| Female | 45.9% |
Car pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$105,577
Female income
$97,813
Car pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car pilot positions over time. Currently, 45.9% of car pilots are female.
Car pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
| 2011 | 51.89% | 48.11% |
| 2012 | 50.49% | 49.51% |
| 2013 | 52.57% | 47.43% |
| 2014 | 49.96% | 50.04% |
| 2015 | 53.45% | 46.55% |
| 2016 | 52.49% | 47.51% |
| 2017 | 51.25% | 48.75% |
| 2018 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
| 2019 | 59.15% | 40.85% |
| 2020 | 59.53% | 40.47% |
| 2021 | 54.11% | 45.89% |
Car pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared car pilots with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Car Pilot | 54% | 46% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Car pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car pilots is White, which makes up 62.4% of all car pilots. Comparatively, 17.5% of car pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of car pilots are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Car pilot race
| Car pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Car pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how car pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.41% | 9.59% | 1.82% | 10.57% |
| 2011 | 72.29% | 11.37% | 1.84% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 72.43% | 10.81% | 2.40% | 12.06% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.30% | 2.21% | 10.51% |
| 2014 | 71.75% | 11.62% | 1.92% | 12.02% |
| 2015 | 72.03% | 11.76% | 1.89% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 72.37% | 10.12% | 3.03% | 11.86% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 9.51% | 2.13% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 67.67% | 11.06% | 3.56% | 15.37% |
| 2019 | 68.95% | 9.16% | 3.15% | 16.34% |
| 2020 | 63.83% | 10.51% | 3.44% | 17.71% |
| 2021 | 62.40% | 10.27% | 3.85% | 17.51% |
Car pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, white car pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american car pilots have the lowest average salary at $104,144.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $106,211 |
| White | $107,249 |
| Black or African American | $104,144 |
| Asian | $104,831 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,476 |
Average car pilot age
See how the average age of car pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Car pilot age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 41 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 36 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36.5 |
Car pilot age breakdown
The average age of car pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the car pilot population.
Car pilot age breakdown
| Car Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Car pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for car pilots is high school diploma, with 40% of car pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Car pilots by degree level
| Car pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Car pilot wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car pilots with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $109,924 annually. With a Associate degree, car pilots earn a median annual income of $108,875 compared to $103,566 for car pilots with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $103,566 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $109,924 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $108,875 |
Car pilot employment statistics
Company size where car pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car pilots work.
Car pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Car pilot jobs by industry
The most common industries for car pilots are professional, technology and transportation.
Car pilot industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 29% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
Car pilot turnover and employment statistics
Car pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car pilot unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 6.93% |
| 2012 | 5.71% |
| 2013 | 5.09% |
| 2014 | 4.22% |
| 2015 | 3.94% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.61% |
Average car pilot tenure
The average car pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 167 car pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Car pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Car pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car pilots 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Filler | 6.40% | 9,308 |
| Car Pilot | 7.39% | - |
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Assistant Planner | 10.63% | 13,753 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Operations/Dispatch | 17.25% | 60,313 |
Similar car pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Filler | 6.40% | 9,308 |
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Assistant Planner | 10.63% | 13,753 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Operations/Dispatch | 17.25% | 60,313 |
Foreign languages spoken by car pilots
- Spanish, 100.0%
Car pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |