Feeder driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Feeder driver gender statistics
10.1% of feeder drivers are women and 89.9% of feeder drivers are men.
- Male, 89.9%
- Female, 10.1%
Feeder driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.9% |
| Female | 10.1% |
Feeder driver gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,836
Female income
$42,593
Feeder driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in feeder driver positions over time. Currently, 10.1% of feeder drivers are female.
Feeder driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 91.69% | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2014 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2015 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2016 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 90.71% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2020 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2021 | 89.95% | 10.05% |
Feeder driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared feeder 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% |
| Feeder Driver | 90% | 10% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Feeder driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among feeder drivers is White, which makes up 61.9% of all feeder drivers. Comparatively, 17.2% of feeder drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of feeder drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Feeder driver race
| Feeder driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Feeder driver race and ethnicity over time
See how feeder driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Feeder driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.87% | 10.61% | 2.49% | 13.46% |
| 2011 | 70.51% | 10.99% | 2.51% | 13.34% |
| 2012 | 69.79% | 11.14% | 2.66% | 13.68% |
| 2013 | 69.88% | 10.68% | 2.57% | 14.20% |
| 2014 | 69.60% | 11.12% | 2.76% | 13.85% |
| 2015 | 68.69% | 11.46% | 2.80% | 14.32% |
| 2016 | 67.90% | 11.09% | 2.89% | 15.19% |
| 2017 | 67.70% | 11.22% | 2.92% | 15.36% |
| 2018 | 67.20% | 11.26% | 3.21% | 15.37% |
| 2019 | 67.58% | 11.23% | 3.04% | 15.27% |
| 2020 | 64.81% | 11.21% | 3.27% | 15.55% |
| 2021 | 61.86% | 11.90% | 3.62% | 17.16% |
Feeder driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white feeder drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian feeder drivers have the lowest average salary at $47,440.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,941 |
| White | $48,358 |
| Black or African American | $47,609 |
| Asian | $47,440 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,839 |
Average feeder driver age
See how the average age of feeder drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Feeder 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 |
Feeder driver age breakdown
The average age of feeder drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the feeder driver population.
Feeder driver age breakdown
| Feeder Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Feeder driver educational attainment
The most common degree for feeder drivers is high school diploma, with 42% of feeder drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Feeder drivers by degree level
| Feeder driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Feeder driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, feeder drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $50,445 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, feeder drivers earn a median annual income of $49,879 compared to $49,430 for feeder drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,063 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,430 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,879 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,445 |
Feeder driver employment statistics
Most feeder drivers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where feeder drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where feeder drivers work.
Feeder driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Feeder driver jobs by company type
Employees with the feeder driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most feeder drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Feeder driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 4% |
Feeder driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for feeder drivers are manufacturing, transportation and agriculture.
Feeder driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Feeder driver turnover and employment statistics
Feeder driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for feeder drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Feeder driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Feeder 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 feeder driver tenure
The average feeder driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 403 feeder drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Feeder driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Feeder driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of feeder 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper | 1.73% | 758 |
| Feeder Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Crew Car Driver | 6.17% | 221,136 |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| Bus Driver | 8.77% | 359,229 |
Similar feeder driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper | 1.73% | 758 |
| Crew Car Driver | 6.17% | 221,136 |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| Bus Driver | 8.77% | 359,229 |
Foreign languages spoken by feeder drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Feeder driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |