The average employee age for drivers is 47 years. The driver workforce reached a whopping 2,224,619 in 2020!
Among drivers, we discovered that 17.1% of them are women, while 79.8% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among drivers is White, which makes up 63.8% of all drivers. Comparatively, there are 17.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 12.2% of the Black or African American ethnicity. The majority of drivers are located in NY, New York and TX, Houston.
Drivers are more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies. Taking it a step further, drivers are more likely to find a job in the transportation industry. Looking at driver statistics, we found was that Oregon, California, Washington, Massachusetts and Montana are where drivers find the highest salaries.
From where do we know all information about driver demographics? We analyzed 346,301 drivers resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Driver Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as drivers. Keep reading to find out what the results for drivers were.
Driver Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among drivers is White, which makes up 63.8% of all drivers. Comparatively, there are 17.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 12.2% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 3.3%
- Unknown, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Drivers
The chart below shows that 71.2% of drivers speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.8% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 71.2%
- French, 6.8%
- Arabic, 3.8%
- Portuguese, 2.4%
- Russian, 2.3%
- Other, 13.5%
Most Common Degree for Driver
We assessed our data to determine the typical level of education for drivers. The most common degree for drivers is high school diploma. In fact, 49% of drivers earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 14% and rounding it off is bachelor's degree with 14%.
- Certificate degree, 35%
- High School Diploma degree, 30%
- Bachelors degree, 12%
- Associate degree, 12%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Driver Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among drivers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Driver Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the driver position over time.
Driver Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of drivers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of drivers based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Driver
By looking over 346,301 drivers resumes, we figured out that the average driver enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 32%.
Driver Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of driver employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of drivers is 40+ years old, which represents 73% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Drivers with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, tank wagon driver and diesel truck driver have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 13% | 83% |
| School Bus Attendant | 18% | 75% |
| School Bus Aide | 20% | 77% |
| Driver | 80% | 17% |
| Wrecker Operator | 93% | 2% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 95% | 2% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 96% | 4% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Drivers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to drivers.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Production Forklift Operator | 6.56% |
| Driver | 6.99% |
| Traffic Control Specialist | 7.72% |
| Coach Operator | 7.91% |
| Warehouseman | 8.85% |
| Shipping Supervisor | 12.00% |
| Power Sweeper Operator | 13.50% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Driver?
Driver Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White men and Hispanic or Latino men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Driver Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $25,235 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,881 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,244 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,643 |
Driver Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
