Food service driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Food service driver gender statistics
17.6% of food service drivers are women and 82.4% of food service drivers are men.
- Male, 82.4%
- Female, 17.6%
Food service driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.4% |
| Female | 17.6% |
Food service driver gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,832
Female income
$27,960
Food service driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food service driver positions over time. Currently, 17.6% of food service drivers are female.
Food service driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2011 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2012 | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| 2013 | 84.71% | 15.29% |
| 2014 | 84.21% | 15.79% |
| 2015 | 84.39% | 15.61% |
| 2016 | 83.93% | 16.07% |
| 2017 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2018 | 81.94% | 18.06% |
| 2019 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2020 | 82.54% | 17.46% |
| 2021 | 82.40% | 17.60% |
Food service driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared food service 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% |
| Food Service Driver | 82% | 18% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Food service driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food service drivers is White, which makes up 59.3% of all food service drivers. Comparatively, 18.9% of food service drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of food service drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Food service driver race
| Food service driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Food service driver race and ethnicity over time
See how food service driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food service driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.36% | 10.74% | 2.85% | 15.24% |
| 2011 | 68.00% | 11.12% | 2.87% | 15.13% |
| 2012 | 67.28% | 11.27% | 3.02% | 15.47% |
| 2013 | 67.37% | 10.80% | 2.94% | 15.99% |
| 2014 | 67.09% | 11.25% | 3.12% | 15.64% |
| 2015 | 66.18% | 11.58% | 3.16% | 16.10% |
| 2016 | 65.39% | 11.22% | 3.25% | 16.97% |
| 2017 | 65.19% | 11.34% | 3.28% | 17.14% |
| 2018 | 64.69% | 11.39% | 3.58% | 17.15% |
| 2019 | 65.07% | 11.36% | 3.40% | 17.05% |
| 2020 | 62.29% | 11.34% | 3.63% | 17.34% |
| 2021 | 59.34% | 12.03% | 3.98% | 18.95% |
Food service driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white food service drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian food service drivers have the lowest average salary at $30,618.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,888 |
| White | $31,118 |
| Black or African American | $30,708 |
| Asian | $30,618 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,833 |
Average food service driver age
See how the average age of food service drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food service 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 |
Food service driver age breakdown
The average age of food service drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the food service driver population.
Food service driver age breakdown
| Food Service Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Food service driver educational attainment
The most common degree for food service drivers is high school diploma, with 41% of food service drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Food service drivers by degree level
| Food service driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Food service driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food service drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,202 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, food service drivers earn a median annual income of $31,896 compared to $31,659 for food service drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,315 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,659 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,896 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,202 |
Food service driver employment statistics
Most food service drivers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where food service drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food service drivers work.
Food service driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Food service driver jobs by company type
Employees with the food service driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food service drivers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Food service driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 5% |
Food service driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for food service drivers are education, hospitality and manufacturing.
Food service driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Food service driver turnover and employment statistics
Food service driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food service drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food service driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food service 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 food service driver tenure
The average food service driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 646 food service drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Food service driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Food service driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | 27,848 |
| Food Service Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Driver Medic | 6.17% | 251,660 |
| Motor Coach Driver | 8.69% | 90,672 |
| Bus Driver Supervisor | 8.77% | 9,472 |
Similar food service driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Power Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | 27,848 |
| Driver Medic | 6.17% | 251,660 |
| Motor Coach Driver | 8.69% | 90,672 |
| Bus Driver Supervisor | 8.77% | 9,472 |
Foreign languages spoken by food service drivers
The most common foreign language among food service drivers is Spanish at 84.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.7% and French is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 84.6%
- German, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
Food service driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 84.6% |
| German | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
