Cat driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Cat driver gender statistics
34.2% of cat drivers are women and 65.8% of cat drivers are men.
- Male, 65.8%
- Female, 34.2%
Cat driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.8% |
| Female | 34.2% |
Cat driver gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,151
Female income
$33,555
Cat driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cat driver positions over time. Currently, 34.2% of cat drivers are female.
Cat driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.16% | 33.84% |
| 2011 | 65.41% | 34.59% |
| 2012 | 68.83% | 31.17% |
| 2013 | 69.44% | 30.56% |
| 2014 | 68.01% | 31.99% |
| 2015 | 71.06% | 28.94% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 31.13% |
| 2017 | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| 2018 | 65.10% | 34.90% |
| 2019 | 67.51% | 32.49% |
| 2020 | 64.63% | 35.37% |
| 2021 | 65.79% | 34.21% |
Cat driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared cat 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% |
| Cat Driver | 66% | 34% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Cat driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cat drivers is White, which makes up 58.4% of all cat drivers. Comparatively, 17.8% of cat drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 16.0% of cat drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 16.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cat driver race
| Cat driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 16.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cat driver race and ethnicity over time
See how cat driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cat driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.11% | 16.22% | 2.71% | 15.55% |
| 2011 | 61.84% | 16.18% | 2.68% | 17.04% |
| 2012 | 62.50% | 15.92% | 2.61% | 16.57% |
| 2013 | 62.12% | 15.62% | 2.79% | 16.94% |
| 2014 | 62.04% | 15.45% | 3.04% | 16.76% |
| 2015 | 63.51% | 14.17% | 2.67% | 17.20% |
| 2016 | 60.95% | 17.01% | 2.57% | 17.01% |
| 2017 | 62.49% | 14.98% | 2.75% | 17.26% |
| 2018 | 61.00% | 15.66% | 3.19% | 17.36% |
| 2019 | 63.93% | 14.28% | 2.83% | 16.13% |
| 2020 | 58.72% | 16.30% | 3.10% | 16.57% |
| 2021 | 58.37% | 16.00% | 2.81% | 17.75% |
Cat driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cat drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cat drivers have the lowest average salary at $32,870.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,233 |
| White | $34,192 |
| Black or African American | $32,870 |
| Asian | $35,523 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,986 |
Average cat driver age
See how the average age of cat drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cat driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Cat driver age breakdown
The average age of cat drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the cat driver population.
Cat driver age breakdown
| Cat Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Cat driver educational attainment
The most common degree for cat drivers is high school diploma, with 40% of cat drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cat drivers by degree level
| Cat driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cat driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cat drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,460 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, cat drivers earn a median annual income of $34,282 compared to $34,175 for cat drivers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,282 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,175 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,460 |
Cat driver employment statistics
Most cat drivers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where cat drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cat drivers work.
Cat driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Cat driver jobs by company type
Employees with the cat driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cat drivers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cat driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Cat driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for cat drivers are hospitality, education and non profits.
Cat driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 31% |
| Education | 11% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Cat driver turnover and employment statistics
Cat driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cat drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cat driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cat driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average cat driver tenure
The average cat driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 90 cat drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cat driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Cat driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cat 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,037 |
| Cat Driver | 3.85% | - |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Rotor Plate Washer | 4.59% | 34,484 |
| Professional Mover | 4.67% | 45,183 |
| Packer | 6.68% | 19,418 |
| Automatic Spooler Operator | 10.43% | 29,733 |
Similar cat driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,037 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Rotor Plate Washer | 4.59% | 34,484 |
| Professional Mover | 4.67% | 45,183 |
| Packer | 6.68% | 19,418 |
| Automatic Spooler Operator | 10.43% | 29,733 |
Foreign languages spoken by cat drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cat driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |