Explosives truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Explosives truck driver demographics by:
Explosives truck driver gender statistics
3.2% of explosives truck drivers are women and 96.8% of explosives truck drivers are men.
- Male, 96.8%
- Female, 3.2%
Explosives truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.8% |
| Female | 3.2% |
Explosives truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,542
Female income
$36,477
Explosives truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in explosives truck driver positions over time. Currently, 3.2% of explosives truck drivers are female.
Explosives truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2011 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2013 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 97.19% | 2.81% |
| 2016 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
| 2017 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2019 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
Explosives truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared explosives truck drivers 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% |
| Explosives Truck Driver | 97% | 3% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Explosives truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among explosives truck drivers is White, which makes up 62.8% of all explosives truck drivers. Comparatively, 17.4% of explosives truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of explosives truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Explosives truck driver race
| Explosives truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Explosives truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how explosives truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Explosives truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.81% | 10.74% | 1.72% | 13.67% |
| 2011 | 71.44% | 11.13% | 1.74% | 13.56% |
| 2012 | 70.73% | 11.27% | 1.89% | 13.90% |
| 2013 | 70.81% | 10.81% | 1.80% | 14.42% |
| 2014 | 70.54% | 11.26% | 1.99% | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 69.62% | 11.59% | 2.03% | 14.53% |
| 2016 | 68.84% | 11.23% | 2.12% | 15.40% |
| 2017 | 68.63% | 11.35% | 2.15% | 15.57% |
| 2018 | 68.13% | 11.40% | 2.45% | 15.58% |
| 2019 | 68.52% | 11.36% | 2.27% | 15.48% |
| 2020 | 65.74% | 11.34% | 2.50% | 15.77% |
| 2021 | 62.79% | 12.03% | 2.85% | 17.38% |
Explosives truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white explosives truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian explosives truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $41,157.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,644 |
| White | $42,050 |
| Black or African American | $41,321 |
| Asian | $41,157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,545 |
Average explosives truck driver age
See how the average age of explosives truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Explosives truck driver 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 |
Explosives truck driver age breakdown
The average age of explosives truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the explosives truck driver population.
Explosives truck driver age breakdown
| Explosives Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Explosives truck driver educational attainment
- Associate, 100%
Explosives truck drivers by degree level
| Explosives truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 100% |
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Explosives truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, explosives truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,088 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, explosives truck drivers earn a median annual income of $43,534 compared to $43,096 for explosives truck drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,854 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,096 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,534 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,088 |
Explosives truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Explosives truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for explosives truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Explosives truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Explosives truck driver 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 explosives truck driver tenure
The average explosives truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 explosives truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Explosives truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 29% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Explosives truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of explosives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Explosives Truck Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Jeep Driver | 6.17% | 156,438 |
| Motor Bus Driver | 8.69% | 8,417 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Similar explosives truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Jeep Driver | 6.17% | 156,438 |
| Motor Bus Driver | 8.69% | 8,417 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by explosives truck drivers
- Korean, 100.0%
Explosives truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 100.0% |