Laundry route driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Laundry route driver gender statistics
17.2% of laundry route drivers are women and 82.8% of laundry route drivers are men.
- Male, 82.8%
- Female, 17.2%
Laundry route driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.8% |
| Female | 17.2% |
Laundry route driver gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,764
Female income
$35,857
Laundry route driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laundry route driver positions over time. Currently, 17.2% of laundry route drivers are female.
Laundry route driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.98% | 13.02% |
| 2011 | 86.61% | 13.39% |
| 2012 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2013 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 84.54% | 15.46% |
| 2015 | 84.71% | 15.29% |
| 2016 | 84.26% | 15.74% |
| 2017 | 83.98% | 16.02% |
| 2018 | 82.31% | 17.69% |
| 2019 | 82.60% | 17.40% |
| 2020 | 82.89% | 17.11% |
| 2021 | 82.76% | 17.24% |
Laundry route driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared laundry route 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% |
| Laundry Route Driver | 83% | 17% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Laundry route driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laundry route drivers is White, which makes up 59.5% of all laundry route drivers. Comparatively, 17.8% of laundry route drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.9% of laundry route drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 13.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Laundry route driver race
| Laundry route driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Laundry route driver race and ethnicity over time
See how laundry route driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laundry route driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.47% | 12.57% | 2.36% | 14.10% |
| 2011 | 68.11% | 12.96% | 2.38% | 13.99% |
| 2012 | 67.39% | 13.10% | 2.53% | 14.33% |
| 2013 | 67.48% | 12.64% | 2.45% | 14.85% |
| 2014 | 67.21% | 13.08% | 2.63% | 14.50% |
| 2015 | 66.29% | 13.42% | 2.67% | 14.96% |
| 2016 | 65.50% | 13.06% | 2.77% | 15.83% |
| 2017 | 65.30% | 13.18% | 2.79% | 16.00% |
| 2018 | 64.80% | 13.23% | 3.09% | 16.01% |
| 2019 | 65.19% | 13.19% | 2.91% | 15.91% |
| 2020 | 62.41% | 13.17% | 3.15% | 16.20% |
| 2021 | 59.46% | 13.86% | 3.49% | 17.81% |
Laundry route driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white laundry route drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian laundry route drivers have the lowest average salary at $40,396.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,852 |
| White | $41,272 |
| Black or African American | $40,545 |
| Asian | $40,396 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,762 |
Average laundry route driver age
See how the average age of laundry route drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laundry route 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 |
Laundry route driver age breakdown
The average age of laundry route drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the laundry route driver population.
Laundry route driver age breakdown
| Laundry Route Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Laundry route driver educational attainment
The most common degree for laundry route drivers is high school diploma, with 34% of laundry route drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 25%
Laundry route drivers by degree level
| Laundry route driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 25% |
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Laundry route driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laundry route drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,991 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, laundry route drivers earn a median annual income of $42,443 compared to $42,056 for laundry route drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,180 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,056 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,443 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,991 |
Laundry route driver employment statistics
Most laundry route drivers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where laundry route drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laundry route drivers work.
Laundry route driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Laundry route driver jobs by company type
Employees with the laundry route driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laundry route drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Laundry route driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 11% |
Laundry route driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for laundry route drivers are hospitality, health care and government.
Laundry route driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 30% |
| Health Care | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Media | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Laundry route driver turnover and employment statistics
Laundry route driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laundry route drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laundry route driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laundry route 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 laundry route driver tenure
The average laundry route driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 laundry route drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Laundry route driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Laundry route driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laundry route 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 |
| Laundry Route Driver | 3.95% | - |
| New Car Driver | 6.17% | 131,543 |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |
| School Bus Driver | 8.77% | 112,230 |
Similar laundry route driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| New Car Driver | 6.17% | 131,543 |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |
| School Bus Driver | 8.77% | 112,230 |
Foreign languages spoken by laundry route drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Laundry route driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |