Freight Trucker demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight Trucker gender statistics
18.1% of freight truckers are women and 81.9% of freight truckers are men.
- Male, 81.9%
- Female, 18.1%
Freight Trucker gender ratio
Gender | Percentages |
---|---|
Male | 81.9% |
Female | 18.1% |
Freight Trucker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$49,668
Female Income
$47,953
Freight Trucker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight trucker positions over time. Currently, 18.1% of freight truckers are female.
Freight Trucker gender ratio by year
Year | Male | Female |
---|---|---|
2010 | 84.47% | 15.53% |
2011 | 86.91% | 13.09% |
2012 | 84.11% | 15.89% |
2013 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
2014 | 86.73% | 13.27% |
2015 | 85.63% | 14.37% |
2016 | 84.34% | 15.66% |
2017 | 89.08% | 10.92% |
2018 | 87.29% | 12.71% |
2019 | 83.68% | 16.32% |
2020 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
2021 | 81.94% | 18.06% |
Freight Trucker related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight truckers 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% |
Freight Trucker | 82% | 18% |
Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
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75%
50%
25%
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Freight Trucker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight truckers is White, which makes up 60.9% of all freight truckers. Comparatively, 18.3% of freight truckers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of freight truckers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Freight Trucker Race
Freight Trucker Race | Percentages |
---|---|
White | 60.9% |
Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
Black or African American | 11.0% |
Asian | 4.5% |
Unknown | 3.8% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Freight Trucker race and ethnicity over time
See how freight trucker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Freight Trucker race and ethnicity by year
Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | 62.49% | 15.83% | 2.94% | 16.12% |
2011 | 63.20% | 15.61% | 3.89% | 14.30% |
2012 | 65.14% | 12.59% | 3.81% | 16.97% |
2013 | 64.39% | 13.75% | 2.73% | 16.74% |
2014 | 60.26% | 14.48% | 3.17% | 18.22% |
2015 | 61.32% | 14.54% | 3.76% | 18.57% |
2016 | 59.90% | 14.90% | 3.94% | 17.37% |
2017 | 60.83% | 16.24% | 4.23% | 16.08% |
2018 | 66.50% | 13.02% | 3.06% | 14.31% |
2019 | 66.57% | 9.80% | 3.50% | 17.57% |
2020 | 65.15% | 12.96% | 3.84% | 13.07% |
2021 | 60.91% | 11.02% | 4.47% | 18.25% |
Freight Trucker wage gap by race
According to our data, white freight truckers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american freight truckers have the lowest average salary at $46,145.
Ethnicity | Salary |
---|---|
Unknown | $49,767 |
White | $55,764 |
Black or African American | $46,145 |
Asian | $50,072 |
Hispanic or Latino | $47,140 |
Average freight trucker age
See how the average age of freight truckers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Freight Trucker age by race and gender
Race | Male Age | Female Age |
---|---|---|
White | 43 | 38 |
Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
Asian | 29 | |
Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 29.5 |
Freight Trucker age breakdown
The average age of freight truckers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the freight trucker population.
Freight Trucker age breakdown
Freight Trucker Years | Percentages |
---|---|
40+ years | 51% |
30-40 years | 24% |
20-30 years | 24% |
Freight Trucker educational attainment
The most common degree for freight truckers is high school diploma, with 50% of freight truckers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Freight Truckers by degree level
Freight Trucker Degree | Percentages |
---|---|
High School Diploma | 50% |
Bachelor's | 24% |
Associate | 12% |
Diploma | 9% |
Other Degrees | 5% |
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Freight Trucker employment statistics
Company size where freight truckers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight truckers work.
Freight Trucker jobs by employer size
Company Size | Percentages |
---|---|
< 50 employees | 10% |
50 - 100 employees | 12% |
100 - 500 employees | 17% |
500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
> 10,000 employees | 38% |
Freight Trucker jobs by industry
The most common industries for freight truckers are retail, transportation and professional.
Freight Trucker industry statistics
Industry | Percentages |
---|---|
Retail | 24% |
Transportation | 22% |
Fortune 500 | 22% |
Professional | 8% |
Manufacturing | 7% |
Technology | 5% |
Telecommunication | 2% |
Energy | 1% |
Non Profits | 1% |
Health Care | 1% |
Construction | 1% |
Education | 1% |
Internet | 1% |
Hospitality | 1% |
Finance | 1% |
Freight Trucker turnover and employment statistics
Freight Trucker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight truckers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Freight Trucker unemployment rate by year
Year | Freight Trucker Unemployment Rate |
---|---|
2010 | 14.63% |
2011 | 11.23% |
2012 | 8.96% |
2013 | 9.09% |
2014 | 7.39% |
2015 | 5.55% |
2016 | 7.89% |
2017 | 5.14% |
2018 | 5.87% |
2019 | 4.27% |
2020 | 4.47% |
2021 | 5.56% |
Average freight trucker tenure
The average freight trucker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 175 freight truckers resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight Trucker tenure statistics
Number of years | Percentages |
---|---|
Less than 1 year | 39% |
1-2 years | 28% |
3-4 years | 9% |
5-7 years | 13% |
8-10 years | 4% |
11+ years | 7% |
Freight Trucker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight truckers 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 |
---|---|---|
Mixer Crane Operator | 1.94% | 27,226 |
Freight Trucker | 2.60% | - |
Mill Operator | 3.85% | 64,574 |
Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
Material Handling Specialist | 4.67% | 66,226 |
Crater And Packer | 6.68% | 16,063 |
Coal Feeder Operator | 10.43% | 30,006 |
Similar freight trucker jobs LGBT demographics
Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
---|---|---|
Mixer Crane Operator | 1.94% | 27,226 |
Mill Operator | 3.85% | 64,574 |
Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
Material Handling Specialist | 4.67% | 66,226 |
Crater And Packer | 6.68% | 16,063 |
Coal Feeder Operator | 10.43% | 30,006 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight truckers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Freight Trucker languages spoken
Foreign Language | Percentages |
---|---|
Spanish | 100.0% |