Combine driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Combine driver gender statistics
11.6% of combine drivers are women and 88.4% of combine drivers are men.
- Male, 88.4%
- Female, 11.6%
Combine driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.4% |
| Female | 11.6% |
Combine driver gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,615
Female income
$43,544
Combine driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in combine driver positions over time. Currently, 11.6% of combine drivers are female.
Combine driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2011 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2012 | 90.37% | 9.63% |
| 2013 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2014 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2015 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 89.46% | 10.54% |
| 2017 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2018 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2019 | 88.28% | 11.72% |
| 2020 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2021 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
Combine driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared combine 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% |
| Combine Driver | 88% | 12% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Combine driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among combine drivers is White, which makes up 57.4% of all combine drivers. Comparatively, 22.9% of combine drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of combine drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.9%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Combine driver race
| Combine driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Combine driver race and ethnicity over time
See how combine driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Combine driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.41% | 9.96% | 2.09% | 19.22% |
| 2011 | 66.05% | 10.34% | 2.11% | 19.11% |
| 2012 | 65.33% | 10.49% | 2.26% | 19.45% |
| 2013 | 65.42% | 10.03% | 2.18% | 19.97% |
| 2014 | 65.14% | 10.47% | 2.36% | 19.62% |
| 2015 | 64.23% | 10.80% | 2.40% | 20.09% |
| 2016 | 63.44% | 10.44% | 2.50% | 20.96% |
| 2017 | 63.24% | 10.57% | 2.52% | 21.12% |
| 2018 | 62.74% | 10.61% | 2.82% | 21.13% |
| 2019 | 63.12% | 10.58% | 2.64% | 21.03% |
| 2020 | 60.34% | 10.56% | 2.88% | 21.32% |
| 2021 | 57.40% | 11.25% | 3.22% | 22.93% |
Combine driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white combine drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian combine drivers have the lowest average salary at $48,233.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,716 |
| White | $49,118 |
| Black or African American | $48,395 |
| Asian | $48,233 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,617 |
Average combine driver age
See how the average age of combine drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Combine 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 |
Combine driver age breakdown
The average age of combine drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the combine driver population.
Combine driver age breakdown
| Combine Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Combine driver educational attainment
The most common degree for combine drivers is high school diploma, with 37% of combine drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Combine drivers by degree level
| Combine driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Combine driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, combine drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $51,127 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, combine drivers earn a median annual income of $50,582 compared to $50,151 for combine drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,936 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,151 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,582 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,127 |
Combine driver employment statistics
Most combine drivers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where combine drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where combine drivers work.
Combine driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Combine driver jobs by company type
Employees with the combine driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most combine drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Combine driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 2% |
Combine driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for combine drivers are transportation, manufacturing and professional.
Combine driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Combine driver turnover and employment statistics
Combine driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for combine drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Combine driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Combine 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 combine driver tenure
The average combine driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 combine drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Combine driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Combine driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of combine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly Line Driver | 1.73% | 55,180 |
| Combine Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Motor Pool Driver | 6.17% | 157,092 |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |
| School Bus Operator | 8.77% | 49,076 |
Similar combine driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly Line Driver | 1.73% | 55,180 |
| Motor Pool Driver | 6.17% | 157,092 |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |
| School Bus Operator | 8.77% | 49,076 |
Foreign languages spoken by combine drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Combine driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |