Line trucker demographics and statistics in the US
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Line trucker gender statistics
18.7% of line truckers are women and 81.3% of line truckers are men.
- Male, 81.3%
- Female, 18.7%
Line trucker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.3% |
| Female | 18.7% |
Line trucker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,234
Female income
$37,896
Line trucker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line trucker positions over time. Currently, 18.7% of line truckers are female.
Line trucker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2011 | 80.37% | 19.63% |
| 2012 | 81.22% | 18.78% |
| 2013 | 82.39% | 17.61% |
| 2014 | 86.91% | 13.09% |
| 2015 | 82.92% | 17.08% |
| 2016 | 80.45% | 19.55% |
| 2017 | 84.67% | 15.33% |
| 2018 | 79.37% | 20.63% |
| 2019 | 81.81% | 18.19% |
| 2020 | 80.07% | 19.93% |
| 2021 | 81.29% | 18.71% |
Line trucker related jobs gender ratio
We compared line truckers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Line Trucker | 81% | 19% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Line trucker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line truckers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all line truckers. Comparatively, 14.5% of line truckers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of line truckers are Asian.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Line trucker race
| Line trucker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Line trucker race and ethnicity over time
See how line trucker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line trucker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.42% | 15.80% | 3.84% | 13.46% |
| 2011 | 65.21% | 12.01% | 3.23% | 14.78% |
| 2012 | 62.39% | 17.20% | 3.92% | 14.03% |
| 2013 | 69.22% | 12.76% | 4.09% | 10.33% |
| 2014 | 63.36% | 13.13% | 2.89% | 16.98% |
| 2015 | 66.13% | 11.64% | 2.99% | 16.04% |
| 2016 | 61.94% | 15.62% | 6.17% | 12.59% |
| 2017 | 69.35% | 11.90% | 3.79% | 9.69% |
| 2018 | 68.18% | 10.11% | 4.28% | 14.17% |
| 2019 | 67.76% | 11.46% | 3.60% | 13.87% |
| 2020 | 69.91% | 5.82% | 4.03% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 62.41% | 6.62% | 8.27% | 14.48% |
Line trucker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino line truckers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american line truckers have the lowest average salary at $35,549.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,592 |
| White | $40,002 |
| Black or African American | $35,549 |
| Asian | $39,911 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,374 |
Line trucker age breakdown
The average age of line truckers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the line trucker population.
Line trucker age breakdown
| Line Trucker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Line trucker educational attainment
The most common degree for line truckers is high school diploma, with 42% of line truckers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Line truckers by degree level
| Line trucker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Line trucker employment statistics
Most line truckers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where line truckers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line truckers work.
Line trucker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Line trucker jobs by company type
Employees with the line trucker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most line truckers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Line trucker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 3% |
Line trucker jobs by industry
The most common industries for line truckers are transportation, manufacturing and retail.
Line trucker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Line trucker turnover and employment statistics
Line trucker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line truckers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line trucker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line trucker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.73% |
| 2011 | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 12.43% |
| 2014 | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 5.80% |
| 2017 | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 6.05% |
| 2019 | 4.73% |
| 2020 | 8.09% |
| 2021 | 6.99% |
Average line trucker tenure
The average line trucker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 152 line truckers resumes in Zippia's database.
Line trucker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Line trucker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line truckers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Operator | 1.94% | 30,261 |
| Caterpillar Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 41,027 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Car Worker | 4.59% | 28,945 |
| Longshoreman | 4.67% | 60,401 |
| Case Liner | 6.68% | 21,688 |
| Line Trucker | 10.43% | - |
Similar line trucker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Operator | 1.94% | 30,261 |
| Caterpillar Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 41,027 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Car Worker | 4.59% | 28,945 |
| Longshoreman | 4.67% | 60,401 |
| Case Liner | 6.68% | 21,688 |
Foreign languages spoken by line truckers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Line trucker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |