City bus driver demographics and statistics in the US
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City bus driver gender statistics
36.9% of city bus drivers are women and 63.1% of city bus drivers are men.
- Male, 63.1%
- Female, 36.9%
City bus driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.1% |
| Female | 36.9% |
City bus driver gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,613
Female income
$37,078
City bus driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city bus driver positions over time. Currently, 36.9% of city bus drivers are female.
City bus driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.45% | 54.55% |
| 2011 | 45.97% | 54.03% |
| 2012 | 44.81% | 55.19% |
| 2013 | 47.18% | 52.82% |
| 2014 | 46.07% | 53.93% |
| 2015 | 48.06% | 51.94% |
| 2016 | 48.62% | 51.38% |
| 2017 | 48.05% | 51.95% |
| 2018 | 58.02% | 41.98% |
| 2019 | 62.32% | 37.68% |
| 2020 | 65.45% | 34.55% |
| 2021 | 63.11% | 36.89% |
City bus driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared city bus 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% |
| City Bus Driver | 63% | 37% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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City bus driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city bus drivers is White, which makes up 47.7% of all city bus drivers. Comparatively, 25.1% of city bus drivers are Black or African American and 17.0% of city bus 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%
City bus driver race
| City bus 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% |
City bus driver race and ethnicity over time
See how city bus driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City bus 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% |
City bus driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian city bus drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White city bus drivers have the lowest average salary at $37,316.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,748 |
| White | $37,316 |
| Black or African American | $38,878 |
| Asian | $39,633 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,527 |
Average city bus driver age
See how the average age of city bus drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City bus 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 |
City bus driver age breakdown
The average age of city bus drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 91% of the city bus driver population.
City bus driver age breakdown
| City Bus Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 91% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
City bus driver educational attainment
The most common degree for city bus drivers is high school diploma, with 45% of city bus drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 8%
City bus drivers by degree level
| City bus driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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City bus driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city bus drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,300 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, city bus drivers earn a median annual income of $39,276 compared to $38,526 for city bus drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,526 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,276 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,300 |
City bus driver employment statistics
Most city bus drivers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where city bus drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city bus drivers work.
City bus driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
City bus driver jobs by company type
Employees with the city bus driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city bus drivers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
City bus driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 29% |
City bus driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for city bus drivers are transportation, government and education.
City bus driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 31% |
| Government | 19% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
City bus driver turnover and employment statistics
City bus driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city bus drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City bus driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | City bus 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 city bus driver tenure
The average city bus driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 446 city bus drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
City bus driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
City bus driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city bus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Truck Driver Instructor | 3.95% | 690,758 |
| Bellman Driver | 6.17% | 155,427 |
| City Bus Driver | 8.69% | - |
| Bus Assistant | 8.77% | 7,036 |
Similar city bus driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Truck Driver Instructor | 3.95% | 690,758 |
| Bellman Driver | 6.17% | 155,427 |
| Bus Assistant | 8.77% | 7,036 |
Foreign languages spoken by city bus drivers
The most common foreign language among city bus drivers is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hawaiian at 12.5% and Norwegian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Hawaiian, 12.5%
- Norwegian, 12.5%
- Dari, 12.5%
- Hindi, 12.5%
- Other, 25.0%
City bus driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Hawaiian | 12.5% |
| Norwegian | 12.5% |
| Dari | 12.5% |
| Hindi | 12.5% |
| Other | 25.0% |
