Cross country truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Cross country truck driver gender statistics
10.2% of cross country truck drivers are women and 89.8% of cross country truck drivers are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Cross country truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Cross country truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,681
Female income
$35,760
Cross country truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cross country truck driver positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of cross country truck drivers are female.
Cross country truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 92.20% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 91.53% | 8.47% |
| 2013 | 91.21% | 8.79% |
| 2014 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2015 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2016 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2017 | 90.54% | 9.46% |
| 2018 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2019 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 89.84% | 10.16% |
| 2021 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
Cross country truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared cross country truck 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% |
| Cross Country Truck Driver | 90% | 10% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Cross country truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cross country truck drivers is White, which makes up 58.6% of all cross country truck drivers. Comparatively, 19.6% of cross country truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of cross country truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Cross country truck driver race
| Cross country truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Cross country truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how cross country truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cross country truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.60% | 10.86% | 2.83% | 15.92% |
| 2011 | 67.24% | 11.24% | 2.85% | 15.80% |
| 2012 | 66.52% | 11.39% | 2.99% | 16.15% |
| 2013 | 66.61% | 10.93% | 2.91% | 16.67% |
| 2014 | 66.33% | 11.37% | 3.09% | 16.32% |
| 2015 | 65.42% | 11.71% | 3.13% | 16.78% |
| 2016 | 64.63% | 11.34% | 3.23% | 17.65% |
| 2017 | 64.43% | 11.47% | 3.25% | 17.82% |
| 2018 | 63.93% | 11.51% | 3.55% | 17.83% |
| 2019 | 64.31% | 11.48% | 3.38% | 17.73% |
| 2020 | 61.53% | 11.46% | 3.61% | 18.02% |
| 2021 | 58.59% | 12.15% | 3.95% | 19.63% |
Cross country truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white cross country truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian cross country truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $39,386.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,758 |
| White | $40,068 |
| Black or African American | $39,511 |
| Asian | $39,386 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,682 |
Average cross country truck driver age
See how the average age of cross country truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cross country truck 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 |
Cross country truck driver age breakdown
The average age of cross country truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the cross country truck driver population.
Cross country truck driver age breakdown
| Cross Country Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Cross country truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for cross country truck drivers is high school diploma, with 41% of cross country truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Cross country truck drivers by degree level
| Cross country truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Cross country truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cross country truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,614 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cross country truck drivers earn a median annual income of $41,195 compared to $40,863 for cross country truck drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,613 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,863 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,195 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,614 |
Cross country truck driver employment statistics
Most cross country truck drivers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where cross country truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cross country truck drivers work.
Cross country truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Cross country truck driver jobs by company type
Employees with the cross country truck driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cross country truck drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cross country truck driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 4% |
Cross country truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for cross country truck drivers are transportation, manufacturing and retail.
Cross country truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 52% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Cross country truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Cross country truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cross country truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cross country truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cross country truck 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 cross country truck driver tenure
The average cross country truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 cross country truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cross country truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Cross country truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cross country truck 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Cross Country Truck Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Wide Load Escort | 6.17% | 1,317 |
| Motor Coach Driver | 8.69% | 90,672 |
| Bus Matron | 8.77% | 6,907 |
Similar cross country truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Wide Load Escort | 6.17% | 1,317 |
| Motor Coach Driver | 8.69% | 90,672 |
| Bus Matron | 8.77% | 6,907 |
Foreign languages spoken by cross country truck drivers
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Cross country truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |