Frontload driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Frontload driver gender statistics
8.3% of frontload drivers are women and 91.7% of frontload drivers are men.
- Male, 91.7%
- Female, 8.3%
Frontload driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.7% |
| Female | 8.3% |
Frontload driver gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,672
Female income
$34,554
Frontload driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in frontload driver positions over time. Currently, 8.3% of frontload drivers are female.
Frontload driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2011 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2012 | 93.13% | 6.87% |
| 2013 | 92.87% | 7.13% |
| 2014 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2016 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2017 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
| 2018 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2019 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2021 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
Frontload driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared frontload 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% |
| Frontload Driver | 92% | 8% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Frontload driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among frontload drivers is White, which makes up 62.8% of all frontload drivers. Comparatively, 17.4% of frontload drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of frontload 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%
Frontload driver race
| Frontload 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% |
Frontload driver race and ethnicity over time
See how frontload driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Frontload 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% |
Frontload driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white frontload drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian frontload drivers have the lowest average salary at $38,361.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,754 |
| White | $39,081 |
| Black or African American | $38,493 |
| Asian | $38,361 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,673 |
Average frontload driver age
See how the average age of frontload drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Frontload 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 |
Frontload driver age breakdown
The average age of frontload drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the frontload driver population.
Frontload driver age breakdown
| Frontload Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Frontload driver educational attainment
The most common degree for frontload drivers is high school diploma, with 60% of frontload drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 13% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Frontload drivers by degree level
| Frontload driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Frontload driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, frontload drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,715 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, frontload drivers earn a median annual income of $40,272 compared to $39,921 for frontload drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,496 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,921 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,272 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,715 |
Frontload driver turnover and employment statistics
Frontload driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for frontload drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Frontload driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Frontload 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 frontload driver tenure
The average frontload driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 frontload drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Frontload driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Frontload driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of frontload 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Frontload Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Car Driver | 6.17% | 165,325 |
| Motor Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,807 |
| Bus Driver/Monitor | 8.77% | 15,993 |
Similar frontload driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Car Driver | 6.17% | 165,325 |
| Motor Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,807 |
| Bus Driver/Monitor | 8.77% | 15,993 |
Foreign languages spoken by frontload drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Frontload driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |