Charter driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Charter driver gender statistics
26.1% of charter drivers are women and 73.9% of charter drivers are men.
- Male, 73.9%
- Female, 26.1%
Charter driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.9% |
| Female | 26.1% |
Charter driver gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,032
Female income
$35,840
Charter driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in charter driver positions over time. Currently, 26.1% of charter drivers are female.
Charter driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.03% | 41.97% |
| 2011 | 58.54% | 41.46% |
| 2012 | 57.40% | 42.60% |
| 2013 | 59.71% | 40.29% |
| 2014 | 58.64% | 41.36% |
| 2015 | 60.57% | 39.43% |
| 2016 | 61.09% | 38.91% |
| 2017 | 60.55% | 39.45% |
| 2018 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
| 2019 | 73.30% | 26.70% |
| 2020 | 75.87% | 24.13% |
| 2021 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
Charter driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared charter 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% |
| Charter Driver | 74% | 26% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Charter driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among charter drivers is White, which makes up 47.7% of all charter drivers. Comparatively, 25.1% of charter drivers are Black or African American and 17.0% of charter drivers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 47.7%
- Black or African American, 25.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Charter driver race
| Charter driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.7% |
| Black or African American | 25.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Charter driver race and ethnicity over time
See how charter driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Charter driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.92% | 21.39% | 1.42% | 9.10% |
| 2011 | 64.45% | 21.50% | 2.10% | 9.41% |
| 2012 | 65.27% | 20.63% | 1.99% | 9.47% |
| 2013 | 64.44% | 20.96% | 1.94% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.30% | 20.79% | 1.69% | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 64.99% | 20.58% | 2.14% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 62.65% | 21.23% | 2.51% | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 64.29% | 20.00% | 2.11% | 10.80% |
| 2018 | 54.60% | 24.49% | 4.16% | 13.88% |
| 2019 | 53.04% | 26.57% | 3.97% | 13.79% |
| 2020 | 48.63% | 26.35% | 4.07% | 15.46% |
| 2021 | 47.66% | 25.13% | 4.90% | 17.04% |
Charter driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian charter drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White charter drivers have the lowest average salary at $36,178.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,227 |
| White | $36,178 |
| Black or African American | $38,414 |
| Asian | $39,509 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,908 |
Average charter driver age
See how the average age of charter drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Charter driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 56 | 56 |
| White | 60 | 56.5 |
| Black or African American | 54 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 51 |
Charter driver age breakdown
The average age of charter drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 91% of the charter driver population.
Charter driver age breakdown
| Charter Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 91% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Charter driver educational attainment
The most common degree for charter drivers is high school diploma, with 38% of charter drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Charter drivers by degree level
| Charter driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Charter driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, charter drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,025 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, charter drivers earn a median annual income of $38,991 compared to $37,906 for charter drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,906 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,991 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,025 |
Charter driver employment statistics
Company size where charter drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where charter drivers work.
Charter driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Charter driver turnover and employment statistics
Charter driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for charter drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Charter driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Charter driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.98% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 3.25% |
| 2017 | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 3.31% |
| 2020 | 7.02% |
| 2021 | 7.23% |
Average charter driver tenure
The average charter driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 139 charter drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Charter driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Charter driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of charter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Waste Collection Driver | 3.95% | 616,579 |
| Chauffeur | 6.17% | 287,020 |
| Charter Driver | 8.69% | - |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Similar charter driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Waste Collection Driver | 3.95% | 616,579 |
| Chauffeur | 6.17% | 287,020 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
