Moving van driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Moving van driver gender statistics
5.1% of moving van drivers are women and 94.9% of moving van drivers are men.
- Male, 94.9%
- Female, 5.1%
Moving van driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.9% |
| Female | 5.1% |
Moving van driver gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,389
Female income
$30,207
Moving van driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in moving van driver positions over time. Currently, 5.1% of moving van drivers are female.
Moving van driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2011 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2012 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2014 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2015 | 95.57% | 4.43% |
| 2016 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2017 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2018 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2019 | 94.86% | 5.14% |
| 2020 | 94.96% | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 94.92% | 5.08% |
Moving van driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared moving van 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% |
| Moving Van Driver | 95% | 5% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Moving van driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among moving van drivers is White, which makes up 59.4% of all moving van drivers. Comparatively, 20.0% of moving van drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of moving van drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Moving van driver race
| Moving van driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Moving van driver race and ethnicity over time
See how moving van driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Moving van driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.46% | 10.26% | 2.42% | 16.33% |
| 2011 | 68.10% | 10.64% | 2.44% | 16.21% |
| 2012 | 67.38% | 10.79% | 2.59% | 16.56% |
| 2013 | 67.47% | 10.32% | 2.51% | 17.08% |
| 2014 | 67.20% | 10.77% | 2.69% | 16.72% |
| 2015 | 66.28% | 11.10% | 2.73% | 17.19% |
| 2016 | 65.49% | 10.74% | 2.83% | 18.06% |
| 2017 | 65.29% | 10.86% | 2.85% | 18.23% |
| 2018 | 64.79% | 10.91% | 3.15% | 18.24% |
| 2019 | 65.18% | 10.88% | 2.97% | 18.14% |
| 2020 | 62.40% | 10.86% | 3.21% | 18.42% |
| 2021 | 59.45% | 11.55% | 3.55% | 20.03% |
Moving van driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white moving van drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian moving van drivers have the lowest average salary at $33,150.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,452 |
| White | $33,703 |
| Black or African American | $33,251 |
| Asian | $33,150 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,390 |
Average moving van driver age
See how the average age of moving van drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Moving van 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 |
Moving van driver age breakdown
The average age of moving van drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the moving van driver population.
Moving van driver age breakdown
| Moving Van Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Moving van driver educational attainment
The most common degree for moving van drivers is high school diploma, with 46% of moving van drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Moving van drivers by degree level
| Moving van driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Moving van driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, moving van drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,954 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, moving van drivers earn a median annual income of $34,615 compared to $34,346 for moving van drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,712 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,346 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,615 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,954 |
Moving van driver employment statistics
Company size where moving van drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where moving van drivers work.
Moving van driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Moving van driver turnover and employment statistics
Moving van driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for moving van drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Moving van driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Moving van 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 moving van driver tenure
The average moving van driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 136 moving van drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Moving van driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Moving van driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of moving van 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Moving Van Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Motor Coach Chauffeur | 6.17% | 15,327 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| Bus Monitor | 8.77% | 11,422 |
Similar moving van driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Motor Coach Chauffeur | 6.17% | 15,327 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| Bus Monitor | 8.77% | 11,422 |
Foreign languages spoken by moving van drivers
- Arabic, 100.0%
Moving van driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 100.0% |