Live truck operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Live truck operator gender statistics
12.1% of live truck operators are women and 87.9% of live truck operators are men.
- Male, 87.9%
- Female, 12.1%
Live truck operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.9% |
| Female | 12.1% |
Live truck operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,203
Female income
$82,891
Live truck operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in live truck operator positions over time. Currently, 12.1% of live truck operators are female.
Live truck operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.85% | 7.15% |
| 2011 | 93.44% | 6.56% |
| 2012 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2013 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2014 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2015 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2016 | 89.28% | 10.72% |
| 2017 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2018 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2019 | 88.50% | 11.50% |
| 2020 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2021 | 87.94% | 12.06% |
Live truck operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared live truck operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Live Truck Operator | 88% | 12% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Live truck operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among live truck operators is White, which makes up 62.9% of all live truck operators. Comparatively, 17.9% of live truck operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of live truck operators are Asian.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Live truck operator race
| Live truck operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Live truck operator race and ethnicity over time
See how live truck operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Live truck operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.58% | 7.09% | 4.25% | 12.60% |
| 2011 | 71.43% | 6.34% | 5.15% | 14.67% |
| 2012 | 70.76% | 7.22% | 6.57% | 12.14% |
| 2013 | 68.60% | 6.05% | 7.27% | 14.96% |
| 2014 | 69.99% | 7.05% | 6.57% | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 69.68% | 6.97% | 5.72% | 13.79% |
| 2016 | 68.95% | 7.33% | 5.06% | 15.99% |
| 2017 | 70.68% | 5.73% | 5.93% | 14.29% |
| 2018 | 68.39% | 7.53% | 6.85% | 13.74% |
| 2019 | 64.50% | 6.94% | 9.22% | 15.28% |
| 2020 | 65.47% | 5.79% | 7.47% | 15.83% |
| 2021 | 62.90% | 6.62% | 7.09% | 17.92% |
Live truck operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown live truck operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american live truck operators have the lowest average salary at $78,034.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,988 |
| White | $81,394 |
| Black or African American | $78,034 |
| Asian | $84,103 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,718 |
Average live truck operator age
See how the average age of live truck operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Live truck operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 37.5 | 32 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
Live truck operator age breakdown
The average age of live truck operators is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the live truck operator population.
Live truck operator age breakdown
| Live Truck Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Live truck operator educational attainment
The most common degree for live truck operators is bachelor's degree, with 73% of live truck operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 16%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Live truck operators by degree level
| Live truck operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Live truck operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,056 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,400 |
Live truck operator employment statistics
Company size where live truck operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where live truck operators work.
Live truck operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 54% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Live truck operator turnover and employment statistics
Live truck operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for live truck operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Live truck operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Live truck operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.45% |
| 2011 | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 11.75% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 8.04% |
| 2016 | 9.10% |
| 2017 | 6.18% |
| 2018 | 5.92% |
| 2019 | 8.68% |
| 2020 | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 9.49% |
Average live truck operator tenure
The average live truck operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 live truck operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Live truck operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Live truck operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of live truck operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Music Engineer | 5.55% | 3,210 |
| Events Photographer | 8.13% | 7,683 |
| Live Truck Operator | 10.03% | - |
| Technical Editor | 11.70% | 78,423 |
| Freelancer | 12.14% | 2,088 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar live truck operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Music Engineer | 5.55% | 3,210 |
| Events Photographer | 8.13% | 7,683 |
| Technical Editor | 11.70% | 78,423 |
| Freelancer | 12.14% | 2,088 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by live truck operators
The most common foreign language among live truck operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Greek, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Live truck operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Greek | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |