Drive worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Drive worker gender statistics
61.0% of drive workers are women and 39.0% of drive workers are men.
- Female, 61.0%
- Male, 39.0%
Drive worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.0% |
| Male | 39.0% |
Drive worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,315
Female income
$33,052
Drive worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drive worker positions over time. Currently, 61.0% of drive workers are female.
Drive worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.17% | 77.83% |
| 2011 | 20.36% | 79.64% |
| 2012 | 25.75% | 74.25% |
| 2013 | 23.15% | 76.85% |
| 2014 | 35.03% | 64.97% |
| 2015 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
| 2016 | 37.63% | 62.37% |
| 2017 | 38.40% | 61.60% |
| 2018 | 37.66% | 62.34% |
| 2019 | 44.24% | 55.76% |
| 2020 | 33.76% | 66.24% |
| 2021 | 38.99% | 61.01% |
Drive worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared drive workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Drive Worker | 39% | 61% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Drive worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drive workers is White, which makes up 61.2% of all drive workers. Comparatively, 18.2% of drive workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of drive workers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Drive worker race
| Drive worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Drive worker race and ethnicity over time
See how drive worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drive worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.99% | 11.51% | 5.57% | 13.01% |
| 2011 | 66.33% | 12.70% | 4.33% | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 66.25% | 11.31% | 4.46% | 14.01% |
| 2013 | 66.32% | 12.50% | 5.29% | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 63.59% | 12.64% | 5.33% | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 63.70% | 11.56% | 5.81% | 16.04% |
| 2016 | 66.37% | 10.44% | 4.45% | 16.07% |
| 2017 | 67.26% | 11.30% | 5.16% | 13.18% |
| 2018 | 63.53% | 12.23% | 3.88% | 15.75% |
| 2019 | 64.68% | 12.59% | 3.64% | 15.42% |
| 2020 | 63.71% | 11.27% | 6.34% | 14.72% |
| 2021 | 61.24% | 11.34% | 4.47% | 18.15% |
Drive worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown drive workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino drive workers have the lowest average salary at $33,121.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,360 |
| White | $34,361 |
| Black or African American | $33,427 |
| Asian | $34,397 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,121 |
Average drive worker age
See how the average age of drive workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drive worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 30 | |
| White | 31 | 28 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
Drive worker age breakdown
The average age of drive workers is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the drive worker population.
Drive worker age breakdown
| Drive Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Drive worker educational attainment
The most common degree for drive workers is high school diploma, with 43% of drive workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Drive workers by degree level
| Drive worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Drive worker employment statistics
Most drive workers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where drive workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drive workers work.
Drive worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Drive worker jobs by company type
Employees with the drive worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drive workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drive worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Drive worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for drive workers are hospitality, transportation and professional.
Drive worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 36% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
Drive worker turnover and employment statistics
Drive worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drive workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drive worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drive worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.93% |
| 2011 | 15.18% |
| 2012 | 14.53% |
| 2013 | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 10.47% |
| 2015 | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 7.57% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 7.43% |
Average drive worker tenure
The average drive worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 151 drive workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Drive worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Drive worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drive workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Runner | 2.50% | 16,406 |
| Refueler | 5.73% | 315 |
| Drive Worker | 5.79% | - |
| Dam Attendant | 8.00% | 44,576 |
| Aviation Ordnanceman | 11.12% | 358 |
| Station Usher | 12.88% | 1,308 |
Similar drive worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Runner | 2.50% | 16,406 |
| Refueler | 5.73% | 315 |
| Dam Attendant | 8.00% | 44,576 |
| Aviation Ordnanceman | 11.12% | 358 |
| Station Usher | 12.88% | 1,308 |
Foreign languages spoken by drive workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Drive worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
