Rear load truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Rear load truck driver gender statistics
2.5% of rear load truck drivers are women and 97.5% of rear load truck drivers are men.
- Male, 97.5%
- Female, 2.5%
Rear load truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.5% |
| Female | 2.5% |
Rear load truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,722
Female income
$34,941
Rear load truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rear load truck driver positions over time. Currently, 2.5% of rear load truck drivers are female.
Rear load truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.17% | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 97.94% | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2014 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2015 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2016 | 97.72% | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2020 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2021 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
Rear load truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared rear load truck 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% |
| Rear Load Truck Driver | 97% | 3% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Rear load truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rear load truck drivers is White, which makes up 60.3% of all rear load truck drivers. Comparatively, 18.6% of rear load truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of rear load truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Rear load truck driver race
| Rear load truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Rear load truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how rear load truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rear load truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.34% | 10.46% | 2.64% | 14.89% |
| 2011 | 68.97% | 10.84% | 2.66% | 14.78% |
| 2012 | 68.26% | 10.99% | 2.81% | 15.12% |
| 2013 | 68.34% | 10.52% | 2.72% | 15.64% |
| 2014 | 68.07% | 10.97% | 2.91% | 15.29% |
| 2015 | 67.16% | 11.30% | 2.95% | 15.75% |
| 2016 | 66.37% | 10.94% | 3.04% | 16.62% |
| 2017 | 66.16% | 11.06% | 3.07% | 16.79% |
| 2018 | 65.67% | 11.11% | 3.37% | 16.80% |
| 2019 | 66.05% | 11.08% | 3.19% | 16.70% |
| 2020 | 63.27% | 11.05% | 3.42% | 16.99% |
| 2021 | 60.32% | 11.75% | 3.77% | 18.60% |
Rear load truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white rear load truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian rear load truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $37,516.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,776 |
| White | $37,993 |
| Black or African American | $37,604 |
| Asian | $37,516 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,723 |
Average rear load truck driver age
See how the average age of rear load truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Rear load truck 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 |
Rear load truck driver age breakdown
The average age of rear load truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the rear load truck driver population.
Rear load truck driver age breakdown
| Rear Load Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Rear load truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for rear load truck drivers is high school diploma, with 50% of rear load truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 27% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Rear load truck drivers by degree level
| Rear load truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Rear load truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rear load truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,067 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rear load truck drivers earn a median annual income of $38,777 compared to $38,546 for rear load truck drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,265 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,546 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,777 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,067 |
Rear load truck driver employment statistics
Most rear load truck drivers work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where rear load truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rear load truck drivers work.
Rear load truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Rear load truck driver jobs by company type
Employees with the rear load truck driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rear load truck drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Rear load truck driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 9% |
Rear load truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for rear load truck drivers are utilities, retail and transportation.
Rear load truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Rear load truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Rear load truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rear load truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rear load truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rear load truck 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 rear load truck driver tenure
The average rear load truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 rear load truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Rear load truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Rear load truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rear load truck 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 |
| Rear Load Truck Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Paratransit Driver | 6.17% | 199,099 |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| Bus Driver Supervisor | 8.77% | 9,472 |
Similar rear load truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Paratransit Driver | 6.17% | 199,099 |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| Bus Driver Supervisor | 8.77% | 9,472 |
Foreign languages spoken by rear load truck drivers
- Carrier, 100.0%
Rear load truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |