Route specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Route specialist gender statistics
39.1% of route specialists are women and 60.9% of route specialists are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
Route specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
Route specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,930
Female income
$40,237
Route specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in route specialist positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of route specialists are female.
Route specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.36% | 30.64% |
| 2011 | 69.26% | 30.74% |
| 2012 | 68.83% | 31.17% |
| 2013 | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| 2014 | 70.14% | 29.86% |
| 2015 | 65.81% | 34.19% |
| 2016 | 67.67% | 32.33% |
| 2017 | 63.25% | 36.75% |
| 2018 | 64.10% | 35.90% |
| 2019 | 69.05% | 30.95% |
| 2020 | 66.11% | 33.89% |
| 2021 | 60.87% | 39.13% |
Route specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared route specialists 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 Specialist | 61% | 39% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Route specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among route specialists is White, which makes up 55.9% of all route specialists. Comparatively, 19.3% of route specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of route specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Route specialist race
| Route specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Route specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how route specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Route specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.50% | 12.44% | 6.27% | 15.64% |
| 2011 | 65.13% | 12.61% | 5.70% | 14.23% |
| 2012 | 64.80% | 10.79% | 5.93% | 15.48% |
| 2013 | 64.70% | 12.55% | 5.07% | 15.22% |
| 2014 | 62.48% | 12.44% | 5.88% | 16.14% |
| 2015 | 62.53% | 12.97% | 5.39% | 16.53% |
| 2016 | 61.66% | 12.96% | 5.38% | 17.32% |
| 2017 | 60.42% | 13.70% | 6.96% | 16.05% |
| 2018 | 60.56% | 12.28% | 6.56% | 18.11% |
| 2019 | 59.95% | 11.98% | 6.60% | 18.92% |
| 2020 | 57.98% | 12.87% | 5.71% | 18.46% |
| 2021 | 55.92% | 12.55% | 6.84% | 19.28% |
Route specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown route specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american route specialists have the lowest average salary at $44,290.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,693 |
| White | $45,200 |
| Black or African American | $44,290 |
| Asian | $44,714 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,768 |
Average route specialist age
See how the average age of route specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Route specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of route specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the route specialist population.
Route specialist age breakdown
| Route Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Route specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for route specialists is bachelor's degree, with 45% of route specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Route specialists by degree level
| Route specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Route specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, route specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,337 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, route specialists earn a median annual income of $46,187 compared to $43,715 for route specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,337 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,842 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,187 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,715 |
Route specialist employment statistics
Most route specialists work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where route specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where route specialists work.
Route specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Route specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the route specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most route specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Route specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 3% |
Route specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for route specialists are transportation, manufacturing and retail.
Route specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Route specialist turnover and employment statistics
Route specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for route specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Route specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Route specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average route specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,149 route specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Route specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Route specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of route specialists 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 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Route Specialist | 8.13% | - |
| Conductor | 10.74% | 567 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar route specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Conductor | 10.74% | 567 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by route specialists
The most common foreign language among route specialists is Spanish at 74.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and Samoan is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 74.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Samoan, 3.7%
- French, 3.7%
- Mandarin, 3.7%
- Other, 3.7%
Route specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 74.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Samoan | 3.7% |
| French | 3.7% |
| Mandarin | 3.7% |
| Other | 3.7% |
