Jitney driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Jitney driver gender statistics
10.0% of jitney drivers are women and 90.0% of jitney drivers are men.
- Male, 90.0%
- Female, 10.0%
Jitney driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.0% |
| Female | 10.0% |
Jitney driver gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,481
Female income
$32,312
Jitney driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in jitney driver positions over time. Currently, 10.0% of jitney drivers are female.
Jitney driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.42% | 18.58% |
| 2011 | 81.74% | 18.26% |
| 2012 | 81.03% | 18.97% |
| 2013 | 82.45% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2015 | 82.96% | 17.04% |
| 2016 | 83.27% | 16.73% |
| 2017 | 82.95% | 17.05% |
| 2018 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2019 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2020 | 90.88% | 9.12% |
| 2021 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
Jitney driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared jitney 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% |
| Jitney Driver | 90% | 10% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Jitney driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among jitney drivers is White, which makes up 47.7% of all jitney drivers. Comparatively, 25.1% of jitney drivers are Black or African American and 17.0% of jitney 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%
Jitney driver race
| Jitney 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% |
Jitney driver race and ethnicity over time
See how jitney driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Jitney 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% |
Jitney driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian jitney drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White jitney drivers have the lowest average salary at $32,793.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,768 |
| White | $32,793 |
| Black or African American | $36,045 |
| Asian | $37,678 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,299 |
Average jitney driver age
See how the average age of jitney drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Jitney 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 |
Jitney driver age breakdown
The average age of jitney drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 91% of the jitney driver population.
Jitney driver age breakdown
| Jitney Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 91% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Jitney driver educational attainment
The most common degree for jitney drivers is high school diploma, with 46% of jitney drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 4%
Jitney drivers by degree level
| Jitney driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 4% |
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Jitney driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, jitney drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,953 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, jitney drivers earn a median annual income of $36,901 compared to $35,296 for jitney drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,296 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,901 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,953 |
Jitney driver employment statistics
Company size where jitney drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where jitney drivers work.
Jitney driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 47% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Jitney driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for jitney drivers are transportation, manufacturing and agriculture.
Jitney driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Agriculture | 9% |
| Real Estate | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
Jitney driver turnover and employment statistics
Jitney driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for jitney drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jitney driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Jitney 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 jitney driver tenure
The average jitney driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 jitney drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Jitney driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Jitney driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of jitney 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 Operator | 1.73% | 26,419 |
| Truck Driver Supervisor | 3.95% | 720,342 |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| Jitney Driver | 8.69% | - |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Similar jitney driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Operator | 1.73% | 26,419 |
| Truck Driver Supervisor | 3.95% | 720,342 |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by jitney drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Jitney driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |