Patient transportation driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Patient transportation driver demographics by:
Patient transportation driver gender statistics
25.8% of patient transportation drivers are women and 74.2% of patient transportation drivers are men.
- Male, 74.2%
- Female, 25.8%
Patient transportation driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.2% |
| Female | 25.8% |
Patient transportation driver gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,616
Female income
$29,423
Patient transportation driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in patient transportation driver positions over time. Currently, 25.8% of patient transportation drivers are female.
Patient transportation driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.34% | 22.66% |
| 2011 | 74.55% | 25.45% |
| 2012 | 76.28% | 23.72% |
| 2013 | 78.05% | 21.95% |
| 2014 | 76.42% | 23.58% |
| 2015 | 77.22% | 22.78% |
| 2016 | 74.90% | 25.10% |
| 2017 | 74.94% | 25.06% |
| 2018 | 76.54% | 23.46% |
| 2019 | 76.17% | 23.83% |
| 2020 | 76.06% | 23.94% |
| 2021 | 74.25% | 25.75% |
Patient transportation driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared patient transportation 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% |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 74% | 26% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Patient transportation driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among patient transportation drivers is White, which makes up 50.3% of all patient transportation drivers. Comparatively, 25.7% of patient transportation drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of patient transportation drivers are Asian.
- White, 50.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.7%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Patient transportation driver race
| Patient transportation driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.7% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Patient transportation driver race and ethnicity over time
See how patient transportation driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Patient transportation driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.59% | 11.26% | 3.25% | 19.22% |
| 2011 | 60.72% | 11.55% | 5.06% | 19.52% |
| 2012 | 59.71% | 12.03% | 4.84% | 19.89% |
| 2013 | 59.84% | 12.66% | 4.66% | 19.74% |
| 2014 | 58.92% | 11.79% | 6.71% | 18.76% |
| 2015 | 59.25% | 12.22% | 5.97% | 19.44% |
| 2016 | 55.77% | 11.77% | 6.79% | 22.08% |
| 2017 | 57.68% | 11.13% | 5.30% | 21.88% |
| 2018 | 55.09% | 9.78% | 7.94% | 23.17% |
| 2019 | 54.90% | 9.06% | 7.77% | 24.81% |
| 2020 | 49.18% | 10.72% | 8.52% | 25.87% |
| 2021 | 50.35% | 9.10% | 9.66% | 25.66% |
Patient transportation driver wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown patient transportation drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian patient transportation drivers have the lowest average salary at $31,006.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,510 |
| White | $31,670 |
| Black or African American | $31,424 |
| Asian | $31,006 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,490 |
Average patient transportation driver age
See how the average age of patient transportation drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Patient transportation 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 |
Patient transportation driver age breakdown
The average age of patient transportation drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the patient transportation driver population.
Patient transportation driver age breakdown
| Patient Transportation Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Patient transportation driver educational attainment
The most common degree for patient transportation drivers is high school diploma, with 32% of patient transportation drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Patient transportation drivers by degree level
| Patient transportation driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Patient transportation driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, patient transportation drivers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,363 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, patient transportation drivers earn a median annual income of $30,761 compared to $30,310 for patient transportation drivers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,761 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,363 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,310 |
Patient transportation driver employment statistics
Most patient transportation drivers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where patient transportation drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where patient transportation drivers work.
Patient transportation driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Patient transportation driver jobs by company type
Employees with the patient transportation driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most patient transportation drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Patient transportation driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 5% |
Patient transportation driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for patient transportation drivers are health care, transportation and technology.
Patient transportation driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 45% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Patient transportation driver turnover and employment statistics
Patient transportation driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for patient transportation drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Patient transportation driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Patient transportation 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 patient transportation driver tenure
The average patient transportation driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 356 patient transportation drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Patient transportation driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Patient transportation driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of patient transportation 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 |
| Kettleman | 3.95% | 520,905 |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | - |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |
| School Bus Driver | 8.77% | 112,230 |
Similar patient transportation driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Kettleman | 3.95% | 520,905 |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |
| School Bus Driver | 8.77% | 112,230 |
Foreign languages spoken by patient transportation drivers
The most common foreign language among patient transportation drivers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 16.7% and Khmer is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Khmer, 8.3%
- Vietnamese, 8.3%
- Amharic, 8.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Patient transportation driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Khmer | 8.3% |
| Vietnamese | 8.3% |
| Amharic | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |
