Gas truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas truck driver gender statistics
6.4% of gas truck drivers are women and 93.6% of gas truck drivers are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Gas truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Gas truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,566
Female income
$37,251
Gas truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas truck driver positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of gas truck drivers are female.
Gas truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.33% | 4.67% |
| 2011 | 95.19% | 4.81% |
| 2012 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2013 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 2014 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2015 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2016 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2017 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
| 2018 | 93.43% | 6.57% |
| 2019 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
| 2020 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2021 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
Gas truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas 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% |
| Gas Truck Driver | 94% | 6% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Gas truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas truck drivers is White, which makes up 55.6% of all gas truck drivers. Comparatively, 19.7% of gas truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 16.3% of gas truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 16.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Gas truck driver race
| Gas truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 16.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Gas truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how gas truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.66% | 15.00% | 2.09% | 15.95% |
| 2011 | 64.30% | 15.38% | 2.11% | 15.84% |
| 2012 | 63.58% | 15.53% | 2.25% | 16.18% |
| 2013 | 63.67% | 15.06% | 2.17% | 16.70% |
| 2014 | 63.39% | 15.51% | 2.35% | 16.35% |
| 2015 | 62.48% | 15.84% | 2.39% | 16.81% |
| 2016 | 61.69% | 15.48% | 2.49% | 17.68% |
| 2017 | 61.49% | 15.60% | 2.51% | 17.85% |
| 2018 | 60.99% | 15.65% | 2.81% | 17.86% |
| 2019 | 61.37% | 15.62% | 2.63% | 17.76% |
| 2020 | 58.59% | 15.60% | 2.87% | 18.05% |
| 2021 | 55.65% | 16.29% | 3.21% | 19.66% |
Gas truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white gas truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian gas truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $43,998.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,717 |
| White | $45,319 |
| Black or African American | $44,239 |
| Asian | $43,998 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,569 |
Average gas truck driver age
See how the average age of gas truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas 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 |
Gas truck driver age breakdown
The average age of gas truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the gas truck driver population.
Gas truck driver age breakdown
| Gas Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Gas truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for gas truck drivers is high school diploma, with 46% of gas truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Gas truck drivers by degree level
| Gas truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Gas truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,375 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gas truck drivers earn a median annual income of $47,539 compared to $46,880 for gas truck drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,640 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,880 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,539 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,375 |
Gas truck driver employment statistics
Company size where gas truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas truck drivers work.
Gas truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Gas truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas truck drivers are transportation, hospitality and manufacturing.
Gas truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Gas truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Gas truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas 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 gas truck driver tenure
The average gas truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 163 gas truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Gas truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas 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 |
| Gas Truck Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Taxi Cab Driver | 6.17% | 155,126 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| School Bus Aide | 8.77% | 62,917 |
Similar gas truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Taxi Cab Driver | 6.17% | 155,126 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| School Bus Aide | 8.77% | 62,917 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas truck drivers
- Persian, 50.0%
- Carrier, 50.0%
Gas truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Persian | 50.0% |
| Carrier | 50.0% |