Farm truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Farm truck driver gender statistics
7.5% of farm truck drivers are women and 92.5% of farm truck drivers are men.
- Male, 92.5%
- Female, 7.5%
Farm truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.5% |
| Female | 7.5% |
Farm truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,932
Female income
$32,469
Farm truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in farm truck driver positions over time. Currently, 7.5% of farm truck drivers are female.
Farm truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2011 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2014 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2015 | 93.47% | 6.53% |
| 2016 | 93.26% | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 93.12% | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2019 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2020 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2021 | 92.54% | 7.46% |
Farm truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared farm 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% |
| Farm Truck Driver | 93% | 7% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Farm truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among farm truck drivers is White, which makes up 64.8% of all farm truck drivers. Comparatively, 15.6% of farm truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of farm truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Farm truck driver race
| Farm truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Farm truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how farm truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Farm truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.79% | 9.60% | 2.28% | 11.89% |
| 2011 | 73.43% | 9.99% | 2.30% | 11.77% |
| 2012 | 72.71% | 10.13% | 2.45% | 12.12% |
| 2013 | 72.80% | 9.67% | 2.37% | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 72.52% | 10.11% | 2.55% | 12.29% |
| 2015 | 71.61% | 10.45% | 2.59% | 12.75% |
| 2016 | 70.82% | 10.09% | 2.69% | 13.62% |
| 2017 | 70.61% | 10.21% | 2.71% | 13.79% |
| 2018 | 70.12% | 10.26% | 3.01% | 13.80% |
| 2019 | 70.50% | 10.22% | 2.83% | 13.70% |
| 2020 | 67.72% | 10.20% | 3.07% | 13.99% |
| 2021 | 64.77% | 10.89% | 3.41% | 15.60% |
Farm truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white farm truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian farm truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $35,672.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,000 |
| White | $36,274 |
| Black or African American | $35,783 |
| Asian | $35,672 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,933 |
Average farm truck driver age
See how the average age of farm truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Farm 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 |
Farm truck driver age breakdown
The average age of farm truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the farm truck driver population.
Farm truck driver age breakdown
| Farm Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Farm truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for farm truck drivers is high school diploma, with 35% of farm truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Farm truck drivers by degree level
| Farm truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Farm truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, farm truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,637 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, farm truck drivers earn a median annual income of $37,267 compared to $36,975 for farm truck drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,106 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,975 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,267 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,637 |
Farm truck driver employment statistics
Most farm truck drivers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where farm truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where farm truck drivers work.
Farm truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Farm truck driver jobs by company type
Employees with the farm truck driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most farm truck drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Farm truck driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 1% |
Farm truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for farm truck drivers are manufacturing, agriculture and retail.
Farm truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Agriculture | 14% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Media | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Farm truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Farm truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for farm truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Farm truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Farm 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 farm truck driver tenure
The average farm truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 347 farm truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Farm truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Farm truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of farm 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 |
| Farm Truck Driver | 3.95% | - |
| New Car Driver | 6.17% | 131,543 |
| Transit Operator | 8.69% | 30,489 |
| Special Needs Bus Driver | 8.77% | 51,389 |
Similar farm truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| New Car Driver | 6.17% | 131,543 |
| Transit Operator | 8.69% | 30,489 |
| Special Needs Bus Driver | 8.77% | 51,389 |
Foreign languages spoken by farm truck drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Farm truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
