Route contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Route contractor gender statistics
18.8% of route contractors are women and 81.2% of route contractors are men.
- Male, 81.2%
- Female, 18.8%
Route contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.2% |
| Female | 18.8% |
Route contractor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,315
Female income
$36,131
Route contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in route contractor positions over time. Currently, 18.8% of route contractors are female.
Route contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2011 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2012 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2013 | 83.60% | 16.40% |
| 2014 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 83.26% | 16.74% |
| 2016 | 82.77% | 17.23% |
| 2017 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2018 | 80.67% | 19.33% |
| 2019 | 80.99% | 19.01% |
| 2020 | 81.30% | 18.70% |
| 2021 | 81.16% | 18.84% |
Route contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared route contractors 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% |
| Route Contractor | 81% | 19% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Route contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among route contractors is White, which makes up 60.4% of all route contractors. Comparatively, 18.7% of route contractors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of route contractors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Route contractor race
| Route contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Route contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how route contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Route contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.40% | 10.39% | 2.91% | 14.96% |
| 2011 | 69.04% | 10.78% | 2.93% | 14.84% |
| 2012 | 68.32% | 10.92% | 3.08% | 15.19% |
| 2013 | 68.41% | 10.46% | 2.99% | 15.71% |
| 2014 | 68.13% | 10.90% | 3.18% | 15.35% |
| 2015 | 67.22% | 11.24% | 3.22% | 15.82% |
| 2016 | 66.43% | 10.88% | 3.31% | 16.69% |
| 2017 | 66.22% | 11.00% | 3.34% | 16.86% |
| 2018 | 65.73% | 11.05% | 3.64% | 16.87% |
| 2019 | 66.11% | 11.01% | 3.46% | 16.77% |
| 2020 | 63.33% | 10.99% | 3.69% | 17.06% |
| 2021 | 60.38% | 11.68% | 4.04% | 18.67% |
Route contractor wage gap by race
According to our data, white route contractors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian route contractors have the lowest average salary at $39,080.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,370 |
| White | $39,636 |
| Black or African American | $39,176 |
| Asian | $39,080 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,313 |
Average route contractor age
See how the average age of route contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Route contractor 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 |
Route contractor age breakdown
The average age of route contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the route contractor population.
Route contractor age breakdown
| Route Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Route contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for route contractors is high school diploma, with 37% of route contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Route contractors by degree level
| Route contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Route contractor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, route contractors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,716 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, route contractors earn a median annual income of $40,373 compared to $40,131 for route contractors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,655 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,131 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,373 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,716 |
Route contractor employment statistics
Company size where route contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where route contractors work.
Route contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 48% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Route contractor turnover and employment statistics
Route contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for route contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Route contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Route contractor 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 route contractor tenure
The average route contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 75 route contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Route contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Route contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of route contractors 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 |
| Route Contractor | 3.95% | - |
| Taxi Driver Supervisor | 6.17% | 152,025 |
| Charter Coach Driver | 8.69% | 48,451 |
| School Boat Driver | 8.77% | 55,621 |
Similar route contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Taxi Driver Supervisor | 6.17% | 152,025 |
| Charter Coach Driver | 8.69% | 48,451 |
| School Boat Driver | 8.77% | 55,621 |
Foreign languages spoken by route contractors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Route contractor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |