Construction driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Construction driver gender statistics
6.1% of construction drivers are women and 93.9% of construction drivers are men.
- Male, 93.9%
- Female, 6.1%
Construction driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.9% |
| Female | 6.1% |
Construction driver gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,720
Female income
$33,962
Construction driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in construction driver positions over time. Currently, 6.1% of construction drivers are female.
Construction driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2011 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 94.79% | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2015 | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 2016 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2017 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2018 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2019 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2020 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
Construction driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared construction 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% |
| Construction Driver | 94% | 6% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Construction driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among construction drivers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all construction drivers. Comparatively, 20.9% of construction drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of construction drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.9%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Construction driver race
| Construction driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Construction driver race and ethnicity over time
See how construction driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Construction driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.53% | 10.76% | 2.78% | 17.16% |
| 2011 | 66.17% | 11.15% | 2.80% | 17.05% |
| 2012 | 65.45% | 11.30% | 2.95% | 17.39% |
| 2013 | 65.54% | 10.83% | 2.86% | 17.91% |
| 2014 | 65.26% | 11.28% | 3.04% | 17.56% |
| 2015 | 64.35% | 11.61% | 3.08% | 18.03% |
| 2016 | 63.56% | 11.25% | 3.18% | 18.90% |
| 2017 | 63.35% | 11.37% | 3.20% | 19.06% |
| 2018 | 62.86% | 11.42% | 3.50% | 19.07% |
| 2019 | 63.24% | 11.39% | 3.33% | 18.97% |
| 2020 | 60.46% | 11.36% | 3.56% | 19.26% |
| 2021 | 57.51% | 12.05% | 3.90% | 20.87% |
Construction driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white construction drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian construction drivers have the lowest average salary at $36,515.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,774 |
| White | $36,989 |
| Black or African American | $36,602 |
| Asian | $36,515 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,721 |
Average construction driver age
See how the average age of construction drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Construction 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 |
Construction driver age breakdown
The average age of construction drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the construction driver population.
Construction driver age breakdown
| Construction Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Construction driver educational attainment
The most common degree for construction drivers is high school diploma, with 55% of construction drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Construction drivers by degree level
| Construction driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Construction driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, construction drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,055 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, construction drivers earn a median annual income of $37,767 compared to $37,538 for construction drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,274 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,538 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,767 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,055 |
Construction driver employment statistics
Most construction drivers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where construction drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where construction drivers work.
Construction driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Construction driver jobs by company type
Employees with the construction driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most construction drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Construction driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 7% |
Construction driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for construction drivers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Construction driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 27% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Construction driver turnover and employment statistics
Construction driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for construction drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Construction driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Construction 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 construction driver tenure
The average construction driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 328 construction drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Construction driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Construction driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of construction 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 Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Construction Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Limousine Driver | 6.17% | 154,531 |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Similar construction driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Limousine Driver | 6.17% | 154,531 |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by construction drivers
- Spanish, 83.3%
- German, 16.7%
Construction driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| German | 16.7% |