Pick up driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Pick up driver gender statistics
15.4% of pick up drivers are women and 84.6% of pick up drivers are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Pick up driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Pick up driver gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,270
Female income
$49,455
Pick up driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pick up driver positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of pick up drivers are female.
Pick up driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.85% | 15.15% |
| 2011 | 84.42% | 15.58% |
| 2012 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2013 | 86.69% | 13.31% |
| 2014 | 85.90% | 14.10% |
| 2015 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2016 | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 2017 | 84.46% | 15.54% |
| 2018 | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| 2019 | 85.62% | 14.38% |
| 2020 | 83.96% | 16.04% |
| 2021 | 84.64% | 15.36% |
Pick up driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared pick up drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Pick Up Driver | 85% | 15% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Pick up driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pick up drivers is White, which makes up 58.1% of all pick up drivers. Comparatively, 19.4% of pick up drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.6% of pick up drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 14.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pick up driver race
| Pick up driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pick up driver race and ethnicity over time
See how pick up driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pick up driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.83% | 14.80% | 2.51% | 17.23% |
| 2011 | 61.56% | 14.75% | 2.48% | 18.71% |
| 2012 | 62.22% | 14.49% | 2.41% | 18.25% |
| 2013 | 61.84% | 14.19% | 2.59% | 18.61% |
| 2014 | 61.76% | 14.02% | 2.84% | 18.44% |
| 2015 | 63.22% | 12.74% | 2.47% | 18.87% |
| 2016 | 60.67% | 15.59% | 2.37% | 18.68% |
| 2017 | 62.21% | 13.55% | 2.55% | 18.94% |
| 2018 | 60.72% | 14.23% | 2.99% | 19.04% |
| 2019 | 63.65% | 12.86% | 2.63% | 17.81% |
| 2020 | 58.44% | 14.88% | 2.90% | 18.24% |
| 2021 | 58.09% | 14.57% | 2.61% | 19.43% |
Pick up driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pick up drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pick up drivers have the lowest average salary at $48,515.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,383 |
| White | $50,328 |
| Black or African American | $48,515 |
| Asian | $52,147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,046 |
Average pick up driver age
See how the average age of pick up drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pick up driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Pick up driver age breakdown
The average age of pick up drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the pick up driver population.
Pick up driver age breakdown
| Pick Up Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Pick up driver educational attainment
The most common degree for pick up drivers is high school diploma, with 52% of pick up drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pick up drivers by degree level
| Pick up driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pick up driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pick up drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,060 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, pick up drivers earn a median annual income of $50,451 compared to $50,304 for pick up drivers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,451 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,304 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,060 |
Pick up driver employment statistics
Most pick up drivers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where pick up drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pick up drivers work.
Pick up driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Pick up driver jobs by company type
Employees with the pick up driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pick up drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pick up driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 2% |
Pick up driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for pick up drivers are retail, manufacturing and transportation.
Pick up driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Pick up driver turnover and employment statistics
Pick up driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pick up drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pick up driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pick up driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average pick up driver tenure
The average pick up driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 735 pick up drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pick up driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Pick up driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pick up 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Pick Up Driver | 3.85% | - |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Brush Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,496 |
| Sample Hand | 4.67% | 4,309 |
| Bundle Wrapper | 6.68% | 550 |
| Pasting Machine Offbearer | 10.43% | 30,106 |
Similar pick up driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Brush Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,496 |
| Sample Hand | 4.67% | 4,309 |
| Bundle Wrapper | 6.68% | 550 |
| Pasting Machine Offbearer | 10.43% | 30,106 |
Foreign languages spoken by pick up drivers
- Spanish, 93.3%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
Pick up driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 93.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
