Electric truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Electric truck driver gender statistics
5.1% of electric truck drivers are women and 94.9% of electric truck drivers are men.
- Male, 94.9%
- Female, 5.1%
Electric truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.9% |
| Female | 5.1% |
Electric truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,179
Female income
$24,860
Electric truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electric truck driver positions over time. Currently, 5.1% of electric truck drivers are female.
Electric truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2011 | 94.82% | 5.18% |
| 2012 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2014 | 95.36% | 4.64% |
| 2015 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2017 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 2018 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2019 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2020 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2021 | 94.90% | 5.10% |
Electric truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared electric truck drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Electric Truck Driver | 95% | 5% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Electric truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electric truck drivers is White, which makes up 55.0% of all electric truck drivers. Comparatively, 19.3% of electric truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 17.2% of electric truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 17.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Electric truck driver race
| Electric truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 17.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Electric truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how electric truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electric truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.75% | 17.46% | 2.81% | 17.12% |
| 2011 | 58.48% | 17.42% | 2.78% | 18.61% |
| 2012 | 59.14% | 17.16% | 2.71% | 18.14% |
| 2013 | 58.76% | 16.86% | 2.89% | 18.51% |
| 2014 | 58.68% | 16.69% | 3.15% | 18.33% |
| 2015 | 60.14% | 15.41% | 2.77% | 18.76% |
| 2016 | 57.59% | 18.25% | 2.67% | 18.57% |
| 2017 | 59.13% | 16.22% | 2.86% | 18.83% |
| 2018 | 57.64% | 16.90% | 3.29% | 18.93% |
| 2019 | 60.57% | 15.52% | 2.94% | 17.70% |
| 2020 | 55.36% | 17.54% | 3.20% | 18.14% |
| 2021 | 55.01% | 17.24% | 2.91% | 19.32% |
Electric truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electric truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american electric truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $24,491.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,222 |
| White | $25,201 |
| Black or African American | $24,491 |
| Asian | $25,908 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,091 |
Average electric truck driver age
See how the average age of electric truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electric truck driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Electric truck driver age breakdown
The average age of electric truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the electric truck driver population.
Electric truck driver age breakdown
| Electric Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Electric truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for electric truck drivers is high school diploma, with 54% of electric truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 23% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Electric truck drivers by degree level
| Electric truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Electric truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electric truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $25,874 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, electric truck drivers earn a median annual income of $25,249 compared to $25,192 for electric truck drivers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,249 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $25,192 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,874 |
Electric truck driver employment statistics
Company size where electric truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electric truck drivers work.
Electric truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Electric truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for electric truck drivers are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Electric truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Electric truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Electric truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electric truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electric truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electric truck driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average electric truck driver tenure
The average electric truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 electric truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electric truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Electric truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electric truck 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Electric Truck Driver | 3.85% | - |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Reconditioner | 4.59% | 4,833 |
| Bagger/Stocker | 4.67% | 16,947 |
| Kiln Packer | 6.68% | 16,120 |
| Wool Washer Feeder | 10.43% | 34,874 |
Similar electric truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Reconditioner | 4.59% | 4,833 |
| Bagger/Stocker | 4.67% | 16,947 |
| Kiln Packer | 6.68% | 16,120 |
| Wool Washer Feeder | 10.43% | 34,874 |
Foreign languages spoken by electric truck drivers
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Electric truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |