Driver medic demographics and statistics in the US
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Driver medic demographics by:
Driver medic gender statistics
32.4% of driver medics are women and 67.6% of driver medics are men.
- Male, 67.6%
- Female, 32.4%
Driver medic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.6% |
| Female | 32.4% |
Driver medic gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,229
Female income
$32,313
Driver medic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in driver medic positions over time. Currently, 32.4% of driver medics are female.
Driver medic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.14% | 28.86% |
| 2011 | 67.91% | 32.09% |
| 2012 | 69.91% | 30.09% |
| 2013 | 71.98% | 28.02% |
| 2014 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
| 2015 | 71.00% | 29.00% |
| 2016 | 68.31% | 31.69% |
| 2017 | 68.36% | 31.64% |
| 2018 | 70.21% | 29.79% |
| 2019 | 69.78% | 30.22% |
| 2020 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
| 2021 | 67.56% | 32.44% |
Driver medic related jobs gender ratio
We compared driver medics 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% |
| Driver Medic | 68% | 32% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Driver medic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among driver medics is White, which makes up 53.5% of all driver medics. Comparatively, 23.0% of driver medics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of driver medics are Asian.
- White, 53.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.0%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Driver medic race
| Driver medic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.0% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Driver medic race and ethnicity over time
See how driver medic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Driver medic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.77% | 10.87% | 2.96% | 16.54% |
| 2011 | 63.90% | 11.15% | 4.77% | 16.84% |
| 2012 | 62.89% | 11.64% | 4.55% | 17.22% |
| 2013 | 63.02% | 12.27% | 4.37% | 17.06% |
| 2014 | 62.10% | 11.40% | 6.42% | 16.08% |
| 2015 | 62.43% | 11.83% | 5.68% | 16.76% |
| 2016 | 58.95% | 11.38% | 6.49% | 19.40% |
| 2017 | 60.86% | 10.74% | 5.01% | 19.20% |
| 2018 | 58.27% | 9.39% | 7.65% | 20.49% |
| 2019 | 58.08% | 8.67% | 7.48% | 22.13% |
| 2020 | 52.37% | 10.33% | 8.23% | 23.20% |
| 2021 | 53.53% | 8.71% | 9.37% | 22.99% |
Driver medic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown driver medics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian driver medics have the lowest average salary at $34,413.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,429 |
| White | $35,301 |
| Black or African American | $34,972 |
| Asian | $34,413 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,060 |
Average driver medic age
See how the average age of driver medics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Driver medic 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 |
Driver medic age breakdown
The average age of driver medics is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the driver medic population.
Driver medic age breakdown
| Driver Medic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Driver medic educational attainment
The most common degree for driver medics is high school diploma, with 29% of driver medics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Driver medics by degree level
| Driver medic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Driver medic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, driver medics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,890 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, driver medics earn a median annual income of $34,087 compared to $33,488 for driver medics with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,087 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,890 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,488 |
Driver medic employment statistics
Most driver medics work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where driver medics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where driver medics work.
Driver medic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Driver medic jobs by company type
Employees with the driver medic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most driver medics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Driver medic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 7% |
Driver medic jobs by industry
The most common industries for driver medics are health care, professional and manufacturing.
Driver medic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Driver medic turnover and employment statistics
Driver medic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for driver medics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Driver medic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Driver medic 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 driver medic tenure
The average driver medic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,004 driver medics resumes in Zippia's database.
Driver medic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Driver medic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of driver medics 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 | 1.73% | 758 |
| Route Sales Driver | 3.95% | 174,210 |
| Driver Medic | 6.17% | - |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| Bus Driver/Monitor | 8.77% | 15,993 |
Similar driver medic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper | 1.73% | 758 |
| Route Sales Driver | 3.95% | 174,210 |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| Bus Driver/Monitor | 8.77% | 15,993 |
Foreign languages spoken by driver medics
The most common foreign language among driver medics is Spanish at 68.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 68.0%
- French, 8.0%
- Russian, 8.0%
- German, 4.0%
- Dari, 4.0%
- Other, 8.0%
Driver medic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.0% |
| French | 8.0% |
| Russian | 8.0% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Dari | 4.0% |
| Other | 8.0% |
