City route driver demographics and statistics in the US
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City route driver gender statistics
12.0% of city route drivers are women and 88.0% of city route drivers are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
City route driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
City route driver gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,257
Female income
$40,427
City route driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city route driver positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of city route drivers are female.
City route driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2011 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2012 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2013 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2014 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2015 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2016 | 89.11% | 10.89% |
| 2017 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2018 | 87.66% | 12.34% |
| 2019 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
| 2020 | 88.10% | 11.90% |
| 2021 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
City route driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared city route 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 Route Driver | 88% | 12% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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City route driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city route drivers is White, which makes up 60.4% of all city route drivers. Comparatively, 16.8% of city route drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of city route drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 13.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
City route driver race
| City route driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
City route driver race and ethnicity over time
See how city route driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City route driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.40% | 12.47% | 2.46% | 13.12% |
| 2011 | 69.03% | 12.85% | 2.48% | 13.01% |
| 2012 | 68.32% | 13.00% | 2.63% | 13.35% |
| 2013 | 68.40% | 12.54% | 2.54% | 13.87% |
| 2014 | 68.13% | 12.98% | 2.73% | 13.52% |
| 2015 | 67.22% | 13.31% | 2.77% | 13.98% |
| 2016 | 66.43% | 12.95% | 2.86% | 14.85% |
| 2017 | 66.22% | 13.08% | 2.89% | 15.02% |
| 2018 | 65.73% | 13.12% | 3.19% | 15.03% |
| 2019 | 66.11% | 13.09% | 3.01% | 14.93% |
| 2020 | 63.33% | 13.07% | 3.24% | 15.22% |
| 2021 | 60.38% | 13.76% | 3.59% | 16.83% |
City route driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white city route drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian city route drivers have the lowest average salary at $44,897.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,343 |
| White | $45,752 |
| Black or African American | $45,043 |
| Asian | $44,897 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,255 |
Average city route driver age
See how the average age of city route drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City route 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 |
City route driver age breakdown
The average age of city route drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the city route driver population.
City route driver age breakdown
| City Route Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
City route driver educational attainment
The most common degree for city route drivers is high school diploma, with 36% of city route drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 13%
City route drivers by degree level
| City route driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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City route driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city route drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,425 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, city route drivers earn a median annual income of $46,893 compared to $46,517 for city route drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,723 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,517 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,893 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,425 |
City route driver employment statistics
Company size where city route drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city route drivers work.
City route driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
City route driver turnover and employment statistics
City route driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city route drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City route driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | City route 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 city route driver tenure
The average city route driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 city route drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
City route driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
City route driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city route 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| City Route Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Jeep Driver | 6.17% | 156,438 |
| City Bus Driver | 8.69% | 49,162 |
| School Boat Driver | 8.77% | 55,621 |
Similar city route driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Jeep Driver | 6.17% | 156,438 |
| City Bus Driver | 8.69% | 49,162 |
| School Boat Driver | 8.77% | 55,621 |
Foreign languages spoken by city route drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
City route driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |