Pedicab driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Pedicab driver gender statistics
13.8% of pedicab drivers are women and 86.2% of pedicab drivers are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Pedicab driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Pedicab driver gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,483
Female income
$61,593
Pedicab driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pedicab driver positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of pedicab drivers are female.
Pedicab driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2012 | 90.96% | 9.04% |
| 2013 | 87.22% | 12.78% |
| 2014 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2015 | 90.85% | 9.15% |
| 2016 | 87.02% | 12.98% |
| 2017 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2018 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 89.84% | 10.16% |
| 2020 | 84.35% | 15.65% |
| 2021 | 86.17% | 13.83% |
Pedicab driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared pedicab drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Pedicab Driver | 86% | 14% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Pedicab driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pedicab drivers is White, which makes up 62.9% of all pedicab drivers. Comparatively, 15.0% of pedicab drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of pedicab drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Pedicab driver race
| Pedicab driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Pedicab driver race and ethnicity over time
See how pedicab driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pedicab driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.03% | 12.51% | 5.36% | 8.93% |
| 2011 | 67.04% | 15.19% | 5.56% | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 64.58% | 15.87% | 4.43% | 11.44% |
| 2013 | 65.97% | 14.93% | 5.56% | 10.76% |
| 2014 | 63.21% | 17.50% | 5.36% | 10.36% |
| 2015 | 62.50% | 16.96% | 3.57% | 13.10% |
| 2016 | 61.61% | 17.26% | 3.87% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 69.44% | 12.46% | 3.26% | 11.57% |
| 2018 | 66.27% | 11.95% | 3.96% | 12.87% |
| 2019 | 68.21% | 10.81% | 3.39% | 13.25% |
| 2020 | 66.20% | 10.59% | 6.27% | 12.13% |
| 2021 | 62.87% | 11.00% | 4.43% | 14.97% |
Pedicab driver wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown pedicab drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pedicab drivers have the lowest average salary at $58,349.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,910 |
| White | $62,844 |
| Black or African American | $59,924 |
| Asian | $58,876 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,349 |
Average pedicab driver age
See how the average age of pedicab drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pedicab driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 49 |
| Unknown | 30 | 32.5 |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 42 |
| White | 35 | 38 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Pedicab driver age breakdown
The average age of pedicab drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the pedicab driver population.
Pedicab driver age breakdown
| Pedicab Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 31% |
Pedicab driver educational attainment
The most common degree for pedicab drivers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of pedicab drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Pedicab drivers by degree level
| Pedicab driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Pedicab driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pedicab drivers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $69,718 annually. With a Associate degree, pedicab drivers earn a median annual income of $53,393 compared to $48,241 for pedicab drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,241 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,718 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,393 |
Pedicab driver employment statistics
Company size where pedicab drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pedicab drivers work.
Pedicab driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 38% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Pedicab driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for pedicab drivers are media, health care and hospitality.
Pedicab driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 10% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
Pedicab driver turnover and employment statistics
Pedicab driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pedicab drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pedicab driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pedicab driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 3.50% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 6.70% |
| 2019 | 6.69% |
| 2020 | 8.04% |
| 2021 | 6.49% |
Average pedicab driver tenure
The average pedicab driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 108 pedicab drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pedicab driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Pedicab driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pedicab 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Hiker | 2.50% | 6,037 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | - |
| Truck Greaser | 5.79% | 34,759 |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 8.00% | 8,006 |
| Railroad Car Inspector | 11.12% | 22,605 |
| Passenger Attendant | 12.88% | 44,859 |
Similar pedicab driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Hiker | 2.50% | 6,037 |
| Truck Greaser | 5.79% | 34,759 |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 8.00% | 8,006 |
| Railroad Car Inspector | 11.12% | 22,605 |
| Passenger Attendant | 12.88% | 44,859 |
Foreign languages spoken by pedicab drivers
The most common foreign language among pedicab drivers is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.1% and Indonesian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Indonesian, 9.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Hebrew, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Pedicab driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Indonesian | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Hebrew | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |