Interstate bus driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Interstate bus driver gender statistics
10.3% of interstate bus drivers are women and 89.7% of interstate bus drivers are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
Interstate bus driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
Interstate bus driver gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,804
Female income
$51,503
Interstate bus driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in interstate bus driver positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of interstate bus drivers are female.
Interstate bus driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2011 | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| 2012 | 80.53% | 19.47% |
| 2013 | 81.98% | 18.02% |
| 2014 | 81.32% | 18.68% |
| 2015 | 82.50% | 17.50% |
| 2016 | 82.82% | 17.18% |
| 2017 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
| 2018 | 87.56% | 12.44% |
| 2019 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
| 2020 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2021 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
Interstate bus driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared interstate bus 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% |
| Interstate Bus Driver | 90% | 10% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Interstate bus driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among interstate bus drivers is White, which makes up 47.7% of all interstate bus drivers. Comparatively, 25.1% of interstate bus drivers are Black or African American and 17.0% of interstate bus drivers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 47.7%
- Black or African American, 25.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Interstate bus driver race
| Interstate bus driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.7% |
| Black or African American | 25.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Interstate bus driver race and ethnicity over time
See how interstate bus driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Interstate bus driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.92% | 21.39% | 1.42% | 9.10% |
| 2011 | 64.45% | 21.50% | 2.10% | 9.41% |
| 2012 | 65.27% | 20.63% | 1.99% | 9.47% |
| 2013 | 64.44% | 20.96% | 1.94% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.30% | 20.79% | 1.69% | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 64.99% | 20.58% | 2.14% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 62.65% | 21.23% | 2.51% | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 64.29% | 20.00% | 2.11% | 10.80% |
| 2018 | 54.60% | 24.49% | 4.16% | 13.88% |
| 2019 | 53.04% | 26.57% | 3.97% | 13.79% |
| 2020 | 48.63% | 26.35% | 4.07% | 15.46% |
| 2021 | 47.66% | 25.13% | 4.90% | 17.04% |
Interstate bus driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian interstate bus drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White interstate bus drivers have the lowest average salary at $52,451.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,383 |
| White | $52,451 |
| Black or African American | $58,940 |
| Asian | $62,253 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,439 |
Average interstate bus driver age
See how the average age of interstate bus drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Interstate bus driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 56 | 56 |
| White | 60 | 56.5 |
| Black or African American | 54 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 51 |
Interstate bus driver age breakdown
The average age of interstate bus drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 91% of the interstate bus driver population.
Interstate bus driver age breakdown
| Interstate Bus Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 91% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Interstate bus driver educational attainment
The most common degree for interstate bus drivers is bachelor's degree, with 35% of interstate bus drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Interstate bus drivers by degree level
| Interstate bus driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Interstate bus driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, interstate bus drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $60,779 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, interstate bus drivers earn a median annual income of $60,673 compared to $57,434 for interstate bus drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,434 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,673 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,779 |
Interstate bus driver employment statistics
Company size where interstate bus drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where interstate bus drivers work.
Interstate bus driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Interstate bus driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for interstate bus drivers are transportation, technology and manufacturing.
Interstate bus driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 47% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Interstate bus driver turnover and employment statistics
Interstate bus driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for interstate bus drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Interstate bus driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Interstate bus driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.98% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 3.25% |
| 2017 | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 3.31% |
| 2020 | 7.02% |
| 2021 | 7.23% |
Average interstate bus driver tenure
The average interstate bus driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 87 interstate bus drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Interstate bus driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Interstate bus driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of interstate bus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Frontload Driver | 3.95% | 620,684 |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| Interstate Bus Driver | 8.69% | - |
| School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant | 8.77% | 70,538 |
Similar interstate bus driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Frontload Driver | 3.95% | 620,684 |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant | 8.77% | 70,538 |
Foreign languages spoken by interstate bus drivers
The most common foreign language among interstate bus drivers is Arabic at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Arabic, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Interstate bus driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
