Livery car driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Livery car driver gender statistics
20.5% of livery car drivers are women and 79.5% of livery car drivers are men.
- Male, 79.5%
- Female, 20.5%
Livery car driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.5% |
| Female | 20.5% |
Livery car driver gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,401
Female income
$33,324
Livery car driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in livery car driver positions over time. Currently, 20.5% of livery car drivers are female.
Livery car driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2011 | 79.72% | 20.28% |
| 2012 | 81.19% | 18.81% |
| 2013 | 82.67% | 17.33% |
| 2014 | 81.30% | 18.70% |
| 2015 | 81.97% | 18.03% |
| 2016 | 80.01% | 19.99% |
| 2017 | 80.05% | 19.95% |
| 2018 | 81.40% | 18.60% |
| 2019 | 81.09% | 18.91% |
| 2020 | 80.99% | 19.01% |
| 2021 | 79.46% | 20.54% |
Livery car driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared livery car 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% |
| Livery Car Driver | 79% | 21% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Livery car driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among livery car drivers is White, which makes up 55.4% of all livery car drivers. Comparatively, 22.3% of livery car drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of livery car drivers are Asian.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Asian, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Livery car driver race
| Livery car driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Asian | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Livery car driver race and ethnicity over time
See how livery car driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Livery car driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.63% | 8.26% | 4.58% | 15.84% |
| 2011 | 65.76% | 8.55% | 6.39% | 16.14% |
| 2012 | 64.75% | 9.03% | 6.17% | 16.51% |
| 2013 | 64.88% | 9.66% | 5.99% | 16.35% |
| 2014 | 63.96% | 8.79% | 8.04% | 15.37% |
| 2015 | 64.29% | 9.23% | 7.30% | 16.05% |
| 2016 | 60.81% | 8.77% | 8.12% | 18.69% |
| 2017 | 62.72% | 8.13% | 6.63% | 18.50% |
| 2018 | 60.13% | 6.78% | 9.27% | 19.79% |
| 2019 | 59.94% | 6.06% | 9.10% | 21.43% |
| 2020 | 54.23% | 7.72% | 9.85% | 22.49% |
| 2021 | 55.39% | 6.10% | 10.99% | 22.28% |
Livery car driver wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown livery car drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian livery car drivers have the lowest average salary at $35,540.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,670 |
| White | $36,478 |
| Black or African American | $36,130 |
| Asian | $35,540 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,223 |
Average livery car driver age
See how the average age of livery car drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Livery car driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 43 |
Livery car driver age breakdown
The average age of livery car drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the livery car driver population.
Livery car driver age breakdown
| Livery Car Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Livery car driver educational attainment
The most common degree for livery car drivers is bachelor's degree, with 30% of livery car drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Livery car drivers by degree level
| Livery car driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Livery car driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, livery car drivers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,043 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, livery car drivers earn a median annual income of $35,196 compared to $34,563 for livery car drivers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,196 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,043 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,563 |
Livery car driver employment statistics
Most livery car drivers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where livery car drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where livery car drivers work.
Livery car driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Livery car driver jobs by company type
Employees with the livery car driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most livery car drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Livery car driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 5% |
Livery car driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for livery car drivers are hospitality, transportation and health care.
Livery car driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 18% |
| Transportation | 15% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
Livery car driver turnover and employment statistics
Livery car driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for livery car drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Livery car driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Livery car driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.48% |
| 2011 | 8.91% |
| 2012 | 8.75% |
| 2013 | 8.37% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 4.66% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 4.87% |
| 2018 | 4.33% |
| 2019 | 4.21% |
| 2020 | 11.68% |
| 2021 | 19.13% |
Average livery car driver tenure
The average livery car driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 214 livery car drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Livery car driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Livery car driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of livery car 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 |
| Local Driver | 3.95% | 786,531 |
| Livery Car Driver | 6.17% | - |
| Trackless Trolley Driver | 8.69% | 34,103 |
| School Transportation Director | 8.77% | 34,627 |
Similar livery car driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Operator | 1.73% | 26,419 |
| Local Driver | 3.95% | 786,531 |
| Trackless Trolley Driver | 8.69% | 34,103 |
| School Transportation Director | 8.77% | 34,627 |
Foreign languages spoken by livery car drivers
The most common foreign language among livery car drivers is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- French, 10.0%
Livery car driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| French | 10.0% |