Milk pickup driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Milk pickup driver demographics by:
Milk pickup driver gender statistics
8.5% of milk pickup drivers are women and 91.5% of milk pickup drivers are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Milk pickup driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Milk pickup driver gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,921
Female income
$33,754
Milk pickup driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in milk pickup driver positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of milk pickup drivers are female.
Milk pickup driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2011 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 93.00% | 7.00% |
| 2013 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 92.47% | 7.53% |
| 2015 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2016 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2017 | 92.17% | 7.83% |
| 2018 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2019 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2020 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2021 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
Milk pickup driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared milk pickup 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% |
| Milk Pickup Driver | 92% | 8% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Milk pickup driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among milk pickup drivers is White, which makes up 57.8% of all milk pickup drivers. Comparatively, 19.9% of milk pickup drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of milk pickup drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Milk pickup driver race
| Milk pickup driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Milk pickup driver race and ethnicity over time
See how milk pickup driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Milk pickup driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.80% | 11.66% | 2.69% | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 66.43% | 12.04% | 2.71% | 16.03% |
| 2012 | 65.72% | 12.19% | 2.86% | 16.37% |
| 2013 | 65.80% | 11.72% | 2.78% | 16.89% |
| 2014 | 65.53% | 12.17% | 2.96% | 16.54% |
| 2015 | 64.62% | 12.50% | 3.00% | 17.00% |
| 2016 | 63.83% | 12.14% | 3.10% | 17.87% |
| 2017 | 63.62% | 12.26% | 3.12% | 18.04% |
| 2018 | 63.13% | 12.31% | 3.42% | 18.05% |
| 2019 | 63.51% | 12.28% | 3.24% | 17.95% |
| 2020 | 60.73% | 12.26% | 3.48% | 18.24% |
| 2021 | 57.78% | 12.95% | 3.82% | 19.85% |
Milk pickup driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white milk pickup drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian milk pickup drivers have the lowest average salary at $37,606.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,004 |
| White | $38,336 |
| Black or African American | $37,740 |
| Asian | $37,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,923 |
Average milk pickup driver age
See how the average age of milk pickup drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Milk pickup 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 |
Milk pickup driver age breakdown
The average age of milk pickup drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the milk pickup driver population.
Milk pickup driver age breakdown
| Milk Pickup Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Milk pickup driver educational attainment
The most common degree for milk pickup drivers is high school diploma, with 53% of milk pickup drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Milk pickup drivers by degree level
| Milk pickup driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Milk pickup driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, milk pickup drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,995 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, milk pickup drivers earn a median annual income of $39,544 compared to $39,188 for milk pickup drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,717 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,188 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,544 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,995 |
Milk pickup driver employment statistics
Most milk pickup drivers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where milk pickup drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where milk pickup drivers work.
Milk pickup driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Milk pickup driver jobs by company type
Employees with the milk pickup driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most milk pickup drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Milk pickup driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 6% |
Milk pickup driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for milk pickup drivers are transportation, manufacturing and non profits.
Milk pickup driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Milk pickup driver turnover and employment statistics
Milk pickup driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for milk pickup drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Milk pickup driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Milk pickup 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 milk pickup driver tenure
The average milk pickup driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 milk pickup drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Milk pickup driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Milk pickup driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of milk pickup 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Milk Pickup Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Motor Bus Driver | 8.69% | 8,417 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Similar milk pickup driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Motor Bus Driver | 8.69% | 8,417 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |