Jumper demographics and statistics in the US
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Jumper demographics by:
Jumper gender statistics
25.3% of jumpers are women and 74.7% of jumpers are men.
- Male, 74.7%
- Female, 25.3%
Jumper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.7% |
| Female | 25.3% |
Jumper gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,986
Female income
$24,493
Jumper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in jumper positions over time. Currently, 25.3% of jumpers are female.
Jumper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.43% | 19.57% |
| 2011 | 79.92% | 20.08% |
| 2012 | 78.45% | 21.55% |
| 2013 | 77.75% | 22.25% |
| 2014 | 77.08% | 22.92% |
| 2015 | 77.32% | 22.68% |
| 2016 | 76.71% | 23.29% |
| 2017 | 76.33% | 23.67% |
| 2018 | 74.10% | 25.90% |
| 2019 | 74.50% | 25.50% |
| 2020 | 74.88% | 25.12% |
| 2021 | 74.70% | 25.30% |
Jumper related jobs gender ratio
We compared jumpers 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% |
| Jumper | 75% | 25% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Jumper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among jumpers is White, which makes up 58.7% of all jumpers. Comparatively, 18.3% of jumpers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of jumpers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Jumper race
| Jumper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Jumper race and ethnicity over time
See how jumper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Jumper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.75% | 12.29% | 2.65% | 14.62% |
| 2011 | 67.39% | 12.68% | 2.67% | 14.51% |
| 2012 | 66.67% | 12.82% | 2.82% | 14.85% |
| 2013 | 66.76% | 12.36% | 2.73% | 15.37% |
| 2014 | 66.49% | 12.80% | 2.92% | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 65.57% | 13.14% | 2.96% | 15.48% |
| 2016 | 64.78% | 12.78% | 3.05% | 16.35% |
| 2017 | 64.58% | 12.90% | 3.08% | 16.52% |
| 2018 | 64.08% | 12.95% | 3.38% | 16.53% |
| 2019 | 64.47% | 12.91% | 3.20% | 16.43% |
| 2020 | 61.69% | 12.89% | 3.43% | 16.72% |
| 2021 | 58.74% | 13.58% | 3.78% | 18.33% |
Jumper wage gap by race
According to our data, white jumpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian jumpers have the lowest average salary at $27,720.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,057 |
| White | $28,337 |
| Black or African American | $27,834 |
| Asian | $27,720 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,988 |
Average jumper age
See how the average age of jumpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Jumper 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 |
Jumper age breakdown
The average age of jumpers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the jumper population.
Jumper age breakdown
| Jumper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Jumper educational attainment
The most common degree for jumpers is high school diploma, with 47% of jumpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Jumpers by degree level
| Jumper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Jumper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, jumpers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,747 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, jumpers earn a median annual income of $29,363 compared to $29,060 for jumpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,131 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,060 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,363 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,747 |
Jumper employment statistics
Company size where jumpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where jumpers work.
Jumper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Jumper jobs by industry
The most common industries for jumpers are transportation, retail and manufacturing.
Jumper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Jumper turnover and employment statistics
Jumper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for jumpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jumper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Jumper 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 jumper tenure
The average jumper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 348 jumpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Jumper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Jumper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of jumpers 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 |
| Jumper | 3.95% | - |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Tour Bus Driver | 8.69% | 42,170 |
| School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant | 8.77% | 70,538 |
Similar jumper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Operator | 1.73% | 26,419 |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Tour Bus Driver | 8.69% | 42,170 |
| School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant | 8.77% | 70,538 |
Foreign languages spoken by jumpers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Jumper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
