Carrier driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Carrier driver gender statistics
29.3% of carrier drivers are women and 70.7% of carrier drivers are men.
- Male, 70.7%
- Female, 29.3%
Carrier driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.7% |
| Female | 29.3% |
Carrier driver gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,912
Female income
$26,857
Carrier driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in carrier driver positions over time. Currently, 29.3% of carrier drivers are female.
Carrier driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.04% | 22.96% |
| 2011 | 76.47% | 23.53% |
| 2012 | 74.82% | 25.18% |
| 2013 | 74.04% | 25.96% |
| 2014 | 73.30% | 26.70% |
| 2015 | 73.57% | 26.43% |
| 2016 | 72.89% | 27.11% |
| 2017 | 72.47% | 27.53% |
| 2018 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 2019 | 70.46% | 29.54% |
| 2020 | 70.87% | 29.13% |
| 2021 | 70.68% | 29.32% |
Carrier driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared carrier 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% |
| Carrier Driver | 71% | 29% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Carrier driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among carrier drivers is White, which makes up 56.5% of all carrier drivers. Comparatively, 20.5% of carrier drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of carrier drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Carrier driver race
| Carrier driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Carrier driver race and ethnicity over time
See how carrier driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Carrier driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.52% | 12.16% | 2.75% | 16.82% |
| 2011 | 65.16% | 12.54% | 2.77% | 16.71% |
| 2012 | 64.44% | 12.69% | 2.92% | 17.05% |
| 2013 | 64.53% | 12.22% | 2.84% | 17.57% |
| 2014 | 64.25% | 12.67% | 3.02% | 17.22% |
| 2015 | 63.34% | 13.00% | 3.06% | 17.69% |
| 2016 | 62.55% | 12.64% | 3.15% | 18.56% |
| 2017 | 62.35% | 12.76% | 3.18% | 18.72% |
| 2018 | 61.85% | 12.81% | 3.48% | 18.73% |
| 2019 | 62.23% | 12.78% | 3.30% | 18.63% |
| 2020 | 59.45% | 12.76% | 3.53% | 18.92% |
| 2021 | 56.51% | 13.45% | 3.88% | 20.53% |
Carrier driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white carrier drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian carrier drivers have the lowest average salary at $31,520.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,015 |
| White | $32,430 |
| Black or African American | $31,686 |
| Asian | $31,520 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,914 |
Average carrier driver age
See how the average age of carrier drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Carrier driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Carrier driver age breakdown
The average age of carrier drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the carrier driver population.
Carrier driver age breakdown
| Carrier Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Carrier driver educational attainment
The most common degree for carrier drivers is high school diploma, with 38% of carrier drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Carrier drivers by degree level
| Carrier driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Carrier driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, carrier drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,531 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, carrier drivers earn a median annual income of $33,956 compared to $33,504 for carrier drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,203 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,504 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,956 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,531 |
Carrier driver employment statistics
Most carrier drivers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where carrier drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where carrier drivers work.
Carrier driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Carrier driver jobs by company type
Employees with the carrier driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most carrier drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Carrier driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 5% |
Carrier driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for carrier drivers are media, transportation and manufacturing.
Carrier driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 28% |
| Transportation | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Carrier driver turnover and employment statistics
Carrier driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for carrier drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Carrier driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Carrier driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average carrier driver tenure
The average carrier driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 476 carrier drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Carrier driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Carrier driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of carrier 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 |
| Carrier Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Bellman Driver | 6.17% | 155,427 |
| Trackless Trolley Driver | 8.69% | 34,103 |
| Bus Aide | 8.77% | 47,159 |
Similar carrier driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Bellman Driver | 6.17% | 155,427 |
| Trackless Trolley Driver | 8.69% | 34,103 |
| Bus Aide | 8.77% | 47,159 |
Foreign languages spoken by carrier drivers
The most common foreign language among carrier drivers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 21.4% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 21.4%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Arabic, 21.4%
- Carrier, 21.4%
Carrier driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Arabic | 21.4% |
| Carrier | 21.4% |
