Driver/merchandiser demographics and statistics in the US
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Driver/merchandiser gender statistics
8.5% of driver/merchandisers are women and 91.5% of driver/merchandisers are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Driver/merchandiser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Driver/merchandiser gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,264
Female income
$24,156
Driver/merchandiser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in driver/merchandiser positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of driver/merchandisers are female.
Driver/merchandiser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2011 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 93.00% | 7.00% |
| 2013 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2015 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2016 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2017 | 92.16% | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2019 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2020 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2021 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
Driver/merchandiser related jobs gender ratio
We compared driver/merchandisers 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/Merchandiser | 92% | 8% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Driver/merchandiser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among driver/merchandisers is White, which makes up 55.4% of all driver/merchandisers. Comparatively, 23.1% of driver/merchandisers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of driver/merchandisers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Driver/merchandiser race
| Driver/merchandiser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Driver/merchandiser race and ethnicity over time
See how driver/merchandiser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Driver/merchandiser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.38% | 11.45% | 2.32% | 19.39% |
| 2011 | 64.01% | 11.83% | 2.34% | 19.28% |
| 2012 | 63.30% | 11.98% | 2.49% | 19.62% |
| 2013 | 63.38% | 11.51% | 2.41% | 20.14% |
| 2014 | 63.11% | 11.96% | 2.59% | 19.79% |
| 2015 | 62.19% | 12.29% | 2.63% | 20.25% |
| 2016 | 61.41% | 11.93% | 2.73% | 21.12% |
| 2017 | 61.20% | 12.05% | 2.75% | 21.29% |
| 2018 | 60.70% | 12.10% | 3.05% | 21.30% |
| 2019 | 61.09% | 12.07% | 2.87% | 21.20% |
| 2020 | 58.31% | 12.04% | 3.11% | 21.49% |
| 2021 | 55.36% | 12.74% | 3.45% | 23.10% |
Driver/merchandiser wage gap by race
According to our data, white driver/merchandisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian driver/merchandisers have the lowest average salary at $28,870.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,358 |
| White | $29,811 |
| Black or African American | $29,030 |
| Asian | $28,870 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,262 |
Average driver/merchandiser age
See how the average age of driver/merchandisers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Driver/merchandiser 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 |
Driver/merchandiser age breakdown
The average age of driver/merchandisers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the driver/merchandiser population.
Driver/merchandiser age breakdown
| Driver/Merchandiser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Driver/merchandiser educational attainment
The most common degree for driver/merchandisers is high school diploma, with 43% of driver/merchandisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Driver/merchandisers by degree level
| Driver/merchandiser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Driver/merchandiser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, driver/merchandisers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,687 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, driver/merchandisers earn a median annual income of $31,085 compared to $30,663 for driver/merchandisers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,534 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,085 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,687 |
Driver/merchandiser employment statistics
Most driver/merchandisers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where driver/merchandisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where driver/merchandisers work.
Driver/merchandiser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Driver/merchandiser jobs by company type
Employees with the driver/merchandiser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most driver/merchandisers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Driver/merchandiser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 1% |
Driver/merchandiser jobs by industry
The most common industries for driver/merchandisers are manufacturing, hospitality and retail.
Driver/merchandiser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Driver/merchandiser turnover and employment statistics
Driver/merchandiser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for driver/merchandisers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Driver/merchandiser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Driver/merchandiser 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 driver/merchandiser tenure
The average driver/merchandiser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,289 driver/merchandisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Driver/merchandiser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Driver/merchandiser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of driver/merchandisers 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 |
| Driver/Merchandiser | 3.95% | - |
| Courtesy Car Driver | 6.17% | 130,650 |
| Coach Operator | 8.69% | 43,963 |
| Bus Aide | 8.77% | 47,159 |
Similar driver/merchandiser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | 26,241 |
| Courtesy Car Driver | 6.17% | 130,650 |
| Coach Operator | 8.69% | 43,963 |
| Bus Aide | 8.77% | 47,159 |
Foreign languages spoken by driver/merchandisers
The most common foreign language among driver/merchandisers is Spanish at 86.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.3%.
- Spanish, 86.4%
- French, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 2.3%
- Arabic, 2.3%
Driver/merchandiser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 86.4% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 2.3% |
| Arabic | 2.3% |
