Log driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Log driver gender statistics
61.0% of log drivers are women and 39.0% of log drivers are men.
- Female, 61.0%
- Male, 39.0%
Log driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.0% |
| Male | 39.0% |
Log driver gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,326
Female income
$34,896
Log driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in log driver positions over time. Currently, 61.0% of log drivers are female.
Log driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.89% | 27.11% |
| 2011 | 58.99% | 41.01% |
| 2012 | 75.09% | 24.91% |
| 2013 | 62.56% | 37.44% |
| 2014 | 71.31% | 28.69% |
| 2015 | 74.74% | 25.26% |
| 2016 | 50.02% | 49.98% |
| 2017 | 51.55% | 48.45% |
| 2018 | 68.37% | 31.63% |
| 2019 | 67.68% | 32.32% |
| 2020 | 59.44% | 40.56% |
| 2021 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
Log driver related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Log Driver | 39% | 61% |
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Log driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among log drivers is White, which makes up 75.2% of all log drivers. Comparatively, 9.1% of log drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of log drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.1%
Log driver race
| Log driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Log driver race and ethnicity over time
See how log driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Log driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.32% | 11.88% | 0.44% | 9.19% |
| 2011 | 76.54% | 10.62% | 0.27% | 8.18% |
| 2012 | 75.43% | 9.79% | 0.21% | 8.39% |
| 2013 | 78.66% | 9.49% | 0.21% | 7.67% |
| 2014 | 76.67% | 9.75% | 0.62% | 8.48% |
| 2015 | 76.17% | 9.05% | 0.41% | 9.14% |
| 2016 | 78.07% | 8.79% | 0.34% | 7.46% |
| 2017 | 81.20% | 8.48% | 0.48% | 7.10% |
| 2018 | 79.12% | 8.34% | 0.52% | 7.27% |
| 2019 | 77.60% | 9.31% | 0.48% | 8.38% |
| 2020 | 75.23% | 8.89% | 1.34% | 8.31% |
| 2021 | 75.17% | 7.89% | 1.07% | 9.13% |
Log driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian log drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino log drivers have the lowest average salary at $32,879.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,480 |
| White | $33,974 |
| Black or African American | $33,822 |
| Asian | $36,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,879 |
Average log driver age
See how the average age of log drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Log driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 40.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Log driver age breakdown
The average age of log drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the log driver population.
Log driver age breakdown
| Log Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Log driver educational attainment
The most common degree for log drivers is high school diploma, with 31% of log drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 17%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Log drivers by degree level
| Log driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Log driver employment statistics
Company size where log drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where log drivers work.
Log driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Log driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for log drivers are transportation, telecommunication and manufacturing.
Log driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 40% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Log driver turnover and employment statistics
Log driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for log drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Log driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Log driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 11.65% |
| 2012 | 11.06% |
| 2013 | 10.64% |
| 2014 | 9.20% |
| 2015 | 7.79% |
| 2016 | 7.91% |
| 2017 | 9.66% |
| 2018 | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 5.70% |
Average log driver tenure
The average log driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 log drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Log driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Log driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of log 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Labour | 2.30% | 25,319 |
| Log Driver | 3.78% | - |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar log driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Labour | 2.30% | 25,319 |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by log drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Log driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |