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Class b driver demographics and statistics in the US

Class b driver demographics research summary. Zippia estimates class b driver demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our class b driver estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about class b drivers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 661,446 class b drivers currently employed in the United States.
  • 9.9% of all class b drivers are women, while 90.1% are men.
  • The average class b driver age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of class b drivers is White (60.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.4%), Black or African American (12.1%) and Unknown (4.8%).
  • Class b drivers are most in-demand in Denver, CO.
  • The construction industry is the highest-paying for class b drivers.
  • 4% of all class b drivers are LGBT.
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Class b driver demographics by:

Class b driver gender statistics

9.9% of class b drivers are women and 90.1% of class b drivers are men.
  • Male, 90.1%
  • Female, 9.9%

Class b driver gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male90.1%
Female9.9%

Class b driver gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$43,491
female-income
Female income
$40,519

Class b driver gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in class b driver positions over time. Currently, 9.9% of class b drivers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Class b driver gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201092.67%7.33%
201192.45%7.55%
201291.80%8.20%
201391.48%8.52%
201491.18%8.82%
201591.29%8.71%
201691.01%8.99%
201790.84%9.16%
201889.79%10.21%
201989.98%10.02%
202090.16%9.84%
202190.08%9.92%

Class b driver related jobs gender ratio

We compared class b 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 titleMaleFemale
Bus Matron11%89%
Bus Escort18%82%
Bus Monitor19%81%
Class B Driver90%10%
Wrecker Operator99%1%
Tank Wagon Driver99%1%
Diesel Truck Driver100%0%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Diesel Truck Driver
Tank Wagon Driver
Wrecker Operator
Class B Driver
Bus Monitor
Bus Escort
Bus Matron
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Class b driver demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among class b drivers is White, which makes up 60.1% of all class b drivers. Comparatively, 18.4% of class b drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of class b drivers are Black or African American.
  • White, 60.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
  • Black or African American, 12.1%
  • Unknown, 4.8%
  • Asian, 3.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Class b driver race

Class b driver racePercentages
White60.1%
Hispanic or Latino18.4%
Black or African American12.1%
Unknown4.8%
Asian3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Class b driver race and ethnicity over time

See how class b driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Class b driver race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.10%10.83%2.68%14.69%
201168.73%11.22%2.70%14.57%
201268.02%11.36%2.85%14.92%
201368.10%10.90%2.77%15.43%
201467.83%11.34%2.95%15.08%
201566.92%11.68%2.99%15.55%
201666.13%11.32%3.08%16.42%
201765.92%11.44%3.11%16.59%
201865.43%11.49%3.41%16.60%
201965.81%11.45%3.23%16.50%
202063.03%11.43%3.47%16.78%
202160.08%12.12%3.81%18.39%

Class b driver wage gap by race

According to our data, white class b drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian class b drivers have the lowest average salary at $43,271.
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$43,548
White$43,779
Black or African American$43,364
Asian$43,271
Hispanic or Latino$43,492
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Average class b driver age

See how the average age of class b drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Class b driver age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4944
Unknown4639.5
Asian4643
Hispanic or Latino4543
White5148
American Indian and Alaska Native49.547

Class b driver age breakdown

The average age of class b drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the class b driver population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Class b driver age breakdown

Class B Driver YearsPercentages
40+ years72%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years9%

Class b driver educational attainment

The most common degree for class b drivers is high school diploma, with 46% of class b drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 14%.
  • High School Diploma, 46%
  • Associate, 16%
  • Diploma, 14%
  • Bachelor's, 13%
  • Other Degrees, 11%

Class b drivers by degree level

Class b driver degreePercentages
High School Diploma46%
Associate16%
Diploma14%
Bachelor's13%
Other Degrees11%

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Class b driver wage gap by degree level

According to the data, class b drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,921 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, class b drivers earn a median annual income of $44,613 compared to $44,368 for class b drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$41,936
High School Diploma or Less$44,368
Bachelor's Degree$44,613
Some College/ Associate Degree$44,921
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Class b driver employment statistics

Most class b drivers work for a private in the transportation industry.

Company size where class b drivers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where class b drivers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Class b driver jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees22%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees22%

Class b driver jobs by company type

Employees with the class b driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most class b drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Class b driver jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public22%
Private72%
Government4%

Class b driver jobs by industry

The most common industries for class b drivers are transportation, manufacturing and construction.

Transportation

Manufacturing

Construction

Professional

Fortune 500

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Class b driver turnover and employment statistics

Class b driver unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for class b drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Class b driver unemployment rate by year

YearClass b driver unemployment rate
201010.33%
20118.73%
20127.76%
20136.88%
20145.54%
20154.98%
20164.17%
20174.08%
20183.68%
20193.45%
20205.26%
20215.44%

Average class b driver tenure

The average class b driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,829 class b drivers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Class b driver tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year23%
1-2 years27%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years18%
8-10 years6%
11+ years10%

Class b driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of class b drivers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Starting Gate Driver1.73%6,045
Class B Driver3.95%-
Motor Pool Driver6.17%157,092
Tour Bus Driver8.69%42,170
School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant8.77%70,538

Similar class b driver jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Starting Gate Driver1.73%6,045
Motor Pool Driver6.17%157,092
Tour Bus Driver8.69%42,170
School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant8.77%70,538

Foreign languages spoken by class b drivers

The most common foreign language among class b drivers is Spanish at 73.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 13.0% and French is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
  • Spanish, 73.9%
  • Carrier, 13.0%
  • French, 4.3%
  • Polish, 4.3%
  • Portuguese, 2.2%
  • Other, 2.3%

Class b driver languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish73.9%
Carrier13.0%
French4.3%
Polish4.3%
Portuguese2.2%
Other2.3%

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Class b driver location demographics

The amount you can make as a class b driver can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of class b drivers is $54,557. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do class b drivers earn the most?

Class b drivers earn the most in Washington, where the average class b driver salary is $50,729. The map here shows where class b drivers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Class B Drivers?

By looking through more than 4,829 resumes, we found that the most popular places for class b drivers are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Class B Drivers

Class b driver jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas30,377$40,846
2California22,326$47,361
3Georgia18,382$41,808
4Illinois18,358$45,648
5Ohio16,151$41,700
6Missouri14,803$40,899
7Pennsylvania13,634$44,995
8North Carolina13,172$39,120
9Indiana11,961$43,219
10Tennessee11,624$40,931
11Alabama11,539$37,492
12Virginia10,801$42,151
13Minnesota10,475$46,221
14Michigan10,354$41,765
15New York10,150$46,793
16Kentucky10,071$43,340
17Kansas9,830$39,909
18South Carolina9,499$38,592
19Wisconsin9,384$43,630
20Iowa8,975$42,867
21Oklahoma8,966$41,796
22Arkansas8,554$38,563
23Louisiana8,025$39,803
24Washington6,248$50,729
25Nebraska5,973$39,389
26Colorado5,380$47,764
27Oregon5,100$46,343
28Maryland4,912$43,090
29Florida4,819$37,021
30North Dakota4,199$49,525
31South Dakota3,942$42,182
32New Mexico3,822$37,757
33West Virginia3,784$37,655
34Mississippi3,741$37,739
35Arizona3,580$43,443
36New Jersey3,401$48,808
37Idaho3,215$37,849
38Utah3,084$46,333
39Massachusetts2,459$47,806
40Connecticut1,751$45,770
41Delaware1,393$41,556
42Nevada1,118$43,900
43Wyoming916$45,755
44New Hampshire680$45,677
45Montana660$46,280
46Maine655$42,942
47Rhode Island613$48,789
48Vermont509$47,152
49District of Columbia156$49,258
50Alaska125$48,371
51Hawaii71$49,627

Where are class b drivers in high demand?

Class b drivers are in high demand in Denver, CO. There are currently 18 job openings for class b drivers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country class b drivers are in the most demand.
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