Drive away driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Drive away driver gender statistics
20.1% of drive away drivers are women and 79.9% of drive away drivers are men.
- Male, 79.9%
- Female, 20.1%
Drive away driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.9% |
| Female | 20.1% |
Drive away driver gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,142
Female income
$35,639
Drive away driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drive away driver positions over time. Currently, 20.1% of drive away drivers are female.
Drive away driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
| 2011 | 80.18% | 19.82% |
| 2012 | 81.62% | 18.38% |
| 2013 | 83.08% | 16.92% |
| 2014 | 81.73% | 18.27% |
| 2015 | 82.39% | 17.61% |
| 2016 | 80.47% | 19.53% |
| 2017 | 80.51% | 19.49% |
| 2018 | 81.83% | 18.17% |
| 2019 | 81.53% | 18.47% |
| 2020 | 81.43% | 18.57% |
| 2021 | 79.92% | 20.08% |
Drive away driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared drive away 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% |
| Drive Away Driver | 80% | 20% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Drive away driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drive away drivers is White, which makes up 51.1% of all drive away drivers. Comparatively, 22.8% of drive away drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of drive away drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 51.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.8%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Drive away driver race
| Drive away driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Drive away driver race and ethnicity over time
See how drive away driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drive away driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.37% | 13.43% | 3.42% | 16.32% |
| 2011 | 61.50% | 13.72% | 5.23% | 16.62% |
| 2012 | 60.49% | 14.20% | 5.01% | 16.99% |
| 2013 | 60.62% | 14.83% | 4.83% | 16.84% |
| 2014 | 59.70% | 13.96% | 6.88% | 15.86% |
| 2015 | 60.03% | 14.40% | 6.14% | 16.54% |
| 2016 | 56.55% | 13.94% | 6.96% | 19.18% |
| 2017 | 58.46% | 13.30% | 5.47% | 18.98% |
| 2018 | 55.87% | 11.95% | 8.11% | 20.27% |
| 2019 | 55.68% | 11.23% | 7.94% | 21.91% |
| 2020 | 49.97% | 12.89% | 8.69% | 22.98% |
| 2021 | 51.13% | 11.27% | 9.83% | 22.76% |
Drive away driver wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown drive away drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian drive away drivers have the lowest average salary at $38,160.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,592 |
| White | $39,230 |
| Black or African American | $38,833 |
| Asian | $38,160 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,939 |
Average drive away driver age
See how the average age of drive away drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drive away driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 43 |
Drive away driver age breakdown
The average age of drive away drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the drive away driver population.
Drive away driver age breakdown
| Drive Away Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Drive away driver educational attainment
The most common degree for drive away drivers is high school diploma, with 46% of drive away drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Drive away drivers by degree level
| Drive away driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Drive away driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drive away drivers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,734 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, drive away drivers earn a median annual income of $37,768 compared to $37,047 for drive away drivers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,768 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,734 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,047 |
Drive away driver employment statistics
Most drive away drivers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where drive away drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drive away drivers work.
Drive away driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Drive away driver jobs by company type
Employees with the drive away driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drive away drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drive away driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Drive away driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for drive away drivers are retail, manufacturing and transportation.
Drive away driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Drive away driver turnover and employment statistics
Drive away driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drive away drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drive away driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drive away driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.48% |
| 2011 | 8.91% |
| 2012 | 8.75% |
| 2013 | 8.37% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 4.66% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 4.87% |
| 2018 | 4.33% |
| 2019 | 4.21% |
| 2020 | 11.68% |
| 2021 | 19.13% |
Average drive away driver tenure
The average drive away driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 312 drive away drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Drive away driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Drive away driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drive away 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | 26,241 |
| Stage Driver | 3.95% | 159,784 |
| Drive Away Driver | 6.17% | - |
| Transit Operator | 8.69% | 30,489 |
| Bus Monitor | 8.77% | 11,422 |
Similar drive away driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | 26,241 |
| Stage Driver | 3.95% | 159,784 |
| Transit Operator | 8.69% | 30,489 |
| Bus Monitor | 8.77% | 11,422 |
Foreign languages spoken by drive away drivers
The most common foreign language among drive away drivers is Carrier at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Filipino at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Carrier, 33.3%
- Filipino, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Drive away driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 33.3% |
| Filipino | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |