Cart driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Cart driver gender statistics
51.9% of cart drivers are women and 48.1% of cart drivers are men.
- Female, 51.9%
- Male, 48.1%
Cart driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% |
| Male | 48.1% |
Cart driver gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,939
Female income
$32,961
Cart driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cart driver positions over time. Currently, 51.9% of cart drivers are female.
Cart driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.11% | 80.89% |
| 2011 | 22.37% | 77.63% |
| 2012 | 18.69% | 81.31% |
| 2013 | 28.62% | 71.38% |
| 2014 | 22.11% | 77.89% |
| 2015 | 20.56% | 79.44% |
| 2016 | 18.95% | 81.05% |
| 2017 | 26.17% | 73.83% |
| 2018 | 61.85% | 38.15% |
| 2019 | 82.43% | 17.57% |
| 2020 | 58.76% | 41.24% |
| 2021 | 48.12% | 51.88% |
Cart driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared cart drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Cart Driver | 48% | 52% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Cart driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cart drivers is White, which makes up 84.6% of all cart drivers. Comparatively, 6.8% of cart drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 3.9% of cart drivers are Unknown.
- White, 84.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Black or African American, -0.2%
Cart driver race
| Cart driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | -0.2% |
Cart driver race and ethnicity over time
See how cart driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cart driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.92% | 14.92% | 2.40% | 12.95% |
| 2011 | 67.63% | 14.70% | 3.35% | 11.12% |
| 2012 | 69.57% | 11.68% | 3.27% | 13.79% |
| 2013 | 68.82% | 12.84% | 2.19% | 13.56% |
| 2014 | 64.69% | 13.57% | 2.62% | 15.04% |
| 2015 | 65.75% | 13.63% | 3.22% | 15.40% |
| 2016 | 64.34% | 13.98% | 3.40% | 14.19% |
| 2017 | 65.26% | 15.33% | 3.69% | 12.91% |
| 2018 | 85.87% | 0.07% | 2.33% | 8.58% |
| 2019 | 88.74% | -0.27% | 1.12% | 8.26% |
| 2020 | 82.11% | 2.14% | 2.76% | 9.18% |
| 2021 | 84.57% | -0.18% | 2.76% | 6.80% |
Cart driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white cart drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cart drivers have the lowest average salary at $30,439.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,336 |
| White | $39,616 |
| Black or African American | $30,439 |
| Asian | $33,717 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,406 |
Average cart driver age
See how the average age of cart drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cart driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Cart driver age breakdown
The average age of cart drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the cart driver population.
Cart driver age breakdown
| Cart Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Cart driver educational attainment
The most common degree for cart drivers is bachelor's degree, with 45% of cart drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cart drivers by degree level
| Cart driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cart driver wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,058 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,926 |
Cart driver employment statistics
Most cart drivers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where cart drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cart drivers work.
Cart driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Cart driver jobs by company type
Employees with the cart driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cart drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cart driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 8% |
Cart driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for cart drivers are hospitality, manufacturing and transportation.
Cart driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Cart driver turnover and employment statistics
Cart driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cart drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cart driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cart driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63% |
| 2011 | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 3.65% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 9.16% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average cart driver tenure
The average cart driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 430 cart drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cart driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Cart driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cart 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Truck-Crane Operator | 1.94% | 76,650 |
| Distillation Operator Helper | 3.85% | 69,883 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Cart Driver | 4.26% | - |
| Car Bracer | 4.67% | 6,029 |
| Cloth Bolt Bander | 6.68% | 107 |
| Coal Feeder Operator | 10.43% | 30,006 |
Similar cart driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Truck-Crane Operator | 1.94% | 76,650 |
| Distillation Operator Helper | 3.85% | 69,883 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Car Bracer | 4.67% | 6,029 |
| Cloth Bolt Bander | 6.68% | 107 |
| Coal Feeder Operator | 10.43% | 30,006 |
Foreign languages spoken by cart drivers
The most common foreign language among cart drivers is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- French, 27.3%
- Arabic, 9.1%
Cart driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| French | 27.3% |
| Arabic | 9.1% |
