Route manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Route manager gender statistics
13.0% of route managers are women and 87.0% of route managers are men.
- Male, 87.0%
- Female, 13.0%
Route manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.0% |
| Female | 13.0% |
Route manager gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,067
Female income
$48,535
Route manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in route manager positions over time. Currently, 13.0% of route managers are female.
Route manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.67% | 9.33% |
| 2011 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2012 | 90.46% | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2014 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 89.21% | 10.79% |
| 2016 | 89.99% | 10.01% |
| 2017 | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 2018 | 88.47% | 11.53% |
| 2019 | 90.55% | 9.45% |
| 2020 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2021 | 86.98% | 13.02% |
Route manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared route managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, material crew supervisor and yard foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Move Coordinator | 29% | 71% |
| Route Manager | 87% | 13% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Route manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among route managers is White, which makes up 59.9% of all route managers. Comparatively, 16.6% of route managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of route managers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Route manager race
| Route manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Route manager race and ethnicity over time
See how route manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Route manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.49% | 11.15% | 6.13% | 13.01% |
| 2011 | 69.12% | 11.32% | 5.56% | 11.60% |
| 2012 | 68.78% | 9.50% | 5.79% | 12.85% |
| 2013 | 68.69% | 11.26% | 4.94% | 12.59% |
| 2014 | 66.46% | 11.15% | 5.75% | 13.51% |
| 2015 | 66.52% | 11.68% | 5.26% | 13.90% |
| 2016 | 65.65% | 11.67% | 5.24% | 14.69% |
| 2017 | 64.40% | 12.41% | 6.82% | 13.42% |
| 2018 | 64.55% | 10.99% | 6.43% | 15.48% |
| 2019 | 63.93% | 10.69% | 6.47% | 16.29% |
| 2020 | 61.97% | 11.58% | 5.58% | 15.83% |
| 2021 | 59.90% | 11.27% | 6.70% | 16.65% |
Route manager wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown route managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american route managers have the lowest average salary at $52,454.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,794 |
| White | $53,324 |
| Black or African American | $52,454 |
| Asian | $52,860 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,912 |
Average route manager age
See how the average age of route managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Route manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 |
Route manager age breakdown
The average age of route managers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the route manager population.
Route manager age breakdown
| Route Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Route manager educational attainment
The most common degree for route managers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of route managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Route managers by degree level
| Route manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Route manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, route managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,177 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, route managers earn a median annual income of $54,264 compared to $51,902 for route managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,177 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,062 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,264 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,902 |
Route manager employment statistics
Most route managers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where route managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where route managers work.
Route manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Route manager jobs by company type
Employees with the route manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most route managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Route manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 3% |
Route manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for route managers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Route manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Route manager turnover and employment statistics
Route manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for route managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Route manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Route manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 6.61% |
| 2012 | 4.57% |
| 2013 | 4.83% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 2.10% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 2.84% |
| 2021 | 3.63% |
Average route manager tenure
The average route manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,562 route managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Route manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Route manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of route managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Route Manager | 8.13% | - |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar route manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by route managers
The most common foreign language among route managers is Spanish at 73.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.7% and French is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
- Spanish, 73.1%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- French, 3.4%
- Carrier, 3.4%
- German, 2.5%
- Other, 10.9%
Route manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.1% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| French | 3.4% |
| Carrier | 3.4% |
| German | 2.5% |
| Other | 10.9% |
