Motor route carrier demographics and statistics in the US
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Motor route carrier gender statistics
45.3% of motor route carriers are women and 54.7% of motor route carriers are men.
- Male, 54.7%
- Female, 45.3%
Motor route carrier gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.7% |
| Female | 45.3% |
Motor route carrier gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$24,922
Female income
$20,535
Motor route carrier gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in motor route carrier positions over time. Currently, 45.3% of motor route carriers are female.
Motor route carrier gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
| 2011 | 61.93% | 38.07% |
| 2012 | 59.80% | 40.20% |
| 2013 | 58.82% | 41.18% |
| 2014 | 57.89% | 42.11% |
| 2015 | 58.22% | 41.78% |
| 2016 | 57.38% | 42.62% |
| 2017 | 56.86% | 43.14% |
| 2018 | 53.91% | 46.09% |
| 2019 | 54.42% | 45.58% |
| 2020 | 54.91% | 45.09% |
| 2021 | 54.69% | 45.31% |
Motor route carrier related jobs gender ratio
We compared motor route carriers 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% |
| Motor Route Carrier | 55% | 45% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Motor route carrier demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among motor route carriers is White, which makes up 66.1% of all motor route carriers. Comparatively, 14.3% of motor route carriers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of motor route carriers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Motor route carrier race
| Motor route carrier race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Motor route carrier race and ethnicity over time
See how motor route carrier racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Motor route carrier race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.10% | 8.83% | 2.74% | 10.59% |
| 2011 | 74.74% | 9.21% | 2.76% | 10.48% |
| 2012 | 74.02% | 9.36% | 2.91% | 10.82% |
| 2013 | 74.11% | 8.90% | 2.82% | 11.34% |
| 2014 | 73.83% | 9.34% | 3.01% | 10.99% |
| 2015 | 72.92% | 9.68% | 3.05% | 11.45% |
| 2016 | 72.13% | 9.31% | 3.14% | 12.32% |
| 2017 | 71.92% | 9.44% | 3.17% | 12.49% |
| 2018 | 71.43% | 9.48% | 3.47% | 12.50% |
| 2019 | 71.81% | 9.45% | 3.29% | 12.40% |
| 2020 | 69.03% | 9.43% | 3.52% | 12.69% |
| 2021 | 66.08% | 10.12% | 3.87% | 14.30% |
Motor route carrier wage gap by race
According to our data, white motor route carriers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian motor route carriers have the lowest average salary at $24,582.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,002 |
| White | $25,391 |
| Black or African American | $24,720 |
| Asian | $24,582 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $24,919 |
Average motor route carrier age
See how the average age of motor route carriers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Motor route carrier 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 |
Motor route carrier age breakdown
The average age of motor route carriers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the motor route carrier population.
Motor route carrier age breakdown
| Motor Route Carrier Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Motor route carrier educational attainment
The most common degree for motor route carriers is associate degree, with 33% of motor route carriers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 29%.
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Motor route carriers by degree level
| Motor route carrier degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Motor route carrier wage gap by degree level
According to the data, motor route carriers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $27,004 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, motor route carriers earn a median annual income of $26,487 compared to $26,124 for motor route carriers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $22,576 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,124 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,487 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,004 |
Motor route carrier employment statistics
Company size where motor route carriers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where motor route carriers work.
Motor route carrier jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Motor route carrier turnover and employment statistics
Motor route carrier unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for motor route carriers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Motor route carrier unemployment rate by year
| Year | Motor route carrier 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 motor route carrier tenure
The average motor route carrier stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 143 motor route carriers resumes in Zippia's database.
Motor route carrier tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Motor route carrier LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of motor route carriers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly Line Driver | 1.73% | 55,180 |
| Motor Route Carrier | 3.95% | - |
| Flag Car Driver | 6.17% | 123,836 |
| Coach Operator | 8.69% | 43,963 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Similar motor route carrier jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly Line Driver | 1.73% | 55,180 |
| Flag Car Driver | 6.17% | 123,836 |
| Coach Operator | 8.69% | 43,963 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by motor route carriers
The most common foreign language among motor route carriers is Carrier at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
Motor route carrier languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |