Hi low truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Hi low truck driver gender statistics
6.4% of hi low truck drivers are women and 93.6% of hi low truck drivers are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Hi low truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Hi low truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,034
Female income
$29,029
Hi low truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hi low truck driver positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of hi low truck drivers are female.
Hi low truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2011 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2012 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
| 2014 | 94.33% | 5.67% |
| 2015 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2016 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2017 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2018 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2019 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2020 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2021 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
Hi low truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared hi low 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% |
| Hi Low Truck Driver | 94% | 6% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Hi low truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hi low truck drivers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all hi low truck drivers. Comparatively, 16.8% of hi low truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of hi low truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Hi low truck driver race
| Hi low truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Hi low truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how hi low truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hi low truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.46% | 10.38% | 2.49% | 13.10% |
| 2011 | 71.09% | 10.77% | 2.51% | 12.99% |
| 2012 | 70.38% | 10.91% | 2.65% | 13.33% |
| 2013 | 70.47% | 10.45% | 2.57% | 13.85% |
| 2014 | 70.19% | 10.89% | 2.75% | 13.50% |
| 2015 | 69.28% | 11.23% | 2.79% | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 68.49% | 10.87% | 2.89% | 14.84% |
| 2017 | 68.28% | 10.99% | 2.91% | 15.00% |
| 2018 | 67.79% | 11.04% | 3.21% | 15.01% |
| 2019 | 68.17% | 11.00% | 3.04% | 14.91% |
| 2020 | 65.39% | 10.98% | 3.27% | 15.20% |
| 2021 | 62.44% | 11.67% | 3.61% | 16.81% |
Hi low truck driver wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,114 |
| White | $33,435 |
| Black or African American | $32,859 |
| Asian | $32,730 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,036 |
Average hi low truck driver age
See how the average age of hi low truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hi low 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 |
Hi low truck driver age breakdown
The average age of hi low truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the hi low truck driver population.
Hi low truck driver age breakdown
| Hi Low Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Hi low truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for hi low truck drivers is high school diploma, with 63% of hi low truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Hi low truck drivers by degree level
| Hi low truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Hi low truck driver wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,909 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,261 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,608 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,045 |
Hi low truck driver employment statistics
Most hi low truck drivers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where hi low truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hi low truck drivers work.
Hi low truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Hi low truck driver jobs by company type
Employees with the hi low truck driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hi low truck drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hi low truck driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 2% |
Hi low truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for hi low truck drivers are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Hi low truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Automotive | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Hi low truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Hi low truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hi low truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hi low truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hi low 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 hi low truck driver tenure
The average hi low truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 235 hi low truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hi low truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Hi low truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hi low 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Hi Low Truck Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Courtesy Van Driver | 6.17% | 146,619 |
| Transit Bus Driver | 8.69% | 355,403 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Similar hi low truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Courtesy Van Driver | 6.17% | 146,619 |
| Transit Bus Driver | 8.69% | 355,403 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by hi low truck drivers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
Hi low truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |