Route jumper demographics and statistics in the US
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Route jumper gender statistics
1.9% of route jumpers are women and 98.1% of route jumpers are men.
- Male, 98.1%
- Female, 1.9%
Route jumper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.1% |
| Female | 1.9% |
Route jumper gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,727
Female income
$31,017
Route jumper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in route jumper positions over time. Currently, 1.9% of route jumpers are female.
Route jumper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.66% | 1.34% |
| 2011 | 98.62% | 1.38% |
| 2012 | 98.49% | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 2014 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 98.39% | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2017 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2018 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2020 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 98.15% | 1.85% |
Route jumper related jobs gender ratio
We compared route jumpers 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 Jumper | 98% | 2% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Route jumper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among route jumpers is White, which makes up 60.7% of all route jumpers. Comparatively, 17.9% of route jumpers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of route jumpers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Route jumper race
| Route jumper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Route jumper race and ethnicity over time
See how route jumper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Route jumper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.72% | 10.44% | 2.82% | 14.23% |
| 2011 | 69.36% | 10.82% | 2.84% | 14.11% |
| 2012 | 68.64% | 10.97% | 2.99% | 14.46% |
| 2013 | 68.73% | 10.51% | 2.90% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 68.46% | 10.95% | 3.08% | 14.62% |
| 2015 | 67.54% | 11.29% | 3.13% | 15.09% |
| 2016 | 66.75% | 10.92% | 3.22% | 15.96% |
| 2017 | 66.55% | 11.05% | 3.24% | 16.13% |
| 2018 | 66.05% | 11.09% | 3.54% | 16.14% |
| 2019 | 66.44% | 11.06% | 3.37% | 16.04% |
| 2020 | 63.66% | 11.04% | 3.60% | 16.32% |
| 2021 | 60.71% | 11.73% | 3.94% | 17.93% |
Route jumper wage gap by race
According to our data, white route jumpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian route jumpers have the lowest average salary at $33,528.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,775 |
| White | $34,001 |
| Black or African American | $33,609 |
| Asian | $33,528 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,726 |
Average route jumper age
See how the average age of route jumpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Route jumper 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 jumper age breakdown
The average age of route jumpers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the route jumper population.
Route jumper age breakdown
| Route Jumper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Route jumper educational attainment
The most common degree for route jumpers is high school diploma, with 34% of route jumpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Route jumpers by degree level
| Route jumper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Route jumper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, route jumpers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,919 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, route jumpers earn a median annual income of $34,628 compared to $34,422 for route jumpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,315 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,422 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,628 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,919 |
Route jumper employment statistics
Most route jumpers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where route jumpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where route jumpers work.
Route jumper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Route jumper jobs by company type
Employees with the route jumper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most route jumpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Route jumper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 7% |
Route jumper jobs by industry
The most common industries for route jumpers are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Route jumper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 43% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Route jumper turnover and employment statistics
Route jumper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for route jumpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Route jumper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Route jumper 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 jumper tenure
The average route jumper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 route jumpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Route jumper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Route jumper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of route jumpers 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 |
| Route Jumper | 3.95% | - |
| Taxi Driver Supervisor | 6.17% | 152,025 |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| Bus Aide | 8.77% | 47,159 |
Similar route jumper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Taxi Driver Supervisor | 6.17% | 152,025 |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| Bus Aide | 8.77% | 47,159 |