School bus driver/teacher assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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School bus driver/teacher assistant demographics by:
School bus driver/teacher assistant gender statistics
78.4% of school bus driver/teacher assistants are women and 21.6% of school bus driver/teacher assistants are men.
- Female, 78.4%
- Male, 21.6%
School bus driver/teacher assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.4% |
| Male | 21.6% |
School bus driver/teacher assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,253
Female income
$24,798
School bus driver/teacher assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in school bus driver/teacher assistant positions over time. Currently, 78.4% of school bus driver/teacher assistants are female.
School bus driver/teacher assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.76% | 79.24% |
| 2011 | 21.11% | 78.89% |
| 2012 | 20.35% | 79.65% |
| 2013 | 21.93% | 78.07% |
| 2014 | 21.18% | 78.82% |
| 2015 | 22.55% | 77.45% |
| 2016 | 22.94% | 77.06% |
| 2017 | 22.54% | 77.46% |
| 2018 | 21.58% | 78.42% |
| 2019 | 20.85% | 79.15% |
| 2020 | 21.24% | 78.76% |
| 2021 | 21.59% | 78.41% |
School bus driver/teacher assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared school bus driver/teacher assistants 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% |
| School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant | 22% | 78% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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School bus driver/teacher assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among school bus driver/teacher assistants is White, which makes up 64.1% of all school bus driver/teacher assistants. Comparatively, 17.7% of school bus driver/teacher assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of school bus driver/teacher assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
School bus driver/teacher assistant race
| School bus driver/teacher assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
School bus driver/teacher assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how school bus driver/teacher assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
School bus driver/teacher assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.21% | 18.16% | 1.62% | 15.67% |
| 2011 | 60.73% | 18.26% | 2.29% | 15.97% |
| 2012 | 61.56% | 17.39% | 2.19% | 16.04% |
| 2013 | 60.72% | 17.73% | 2.13% | 16.67% |
| 2014 | 61.58% | 17.56% | 1.88% | 16.42% |
| 2015 | 61.28% | 17.35% | 2.34% | 16.51% |
| 2016 | 58.94% | 18.00% | 2.70% | 17.35% |
| 2017 | 60.57% | 16.76% | 2.30% | 17.36% |
| 2018 | 63.54% | 12.22% | 3.11% | 18.21% |
| 2019 | 66.82% | 10.77% | 2.99% | 16.81% |
| 2020 | 64.75% | 9.96% | 2.51% | 17.51% |
| 2021 | 64.08% | 10.23% | 2.46% | 17.68% |
School bus driver/teacher assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian school bus driver/teacher assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White school bus driver/teacher assistants have the lowest average salary at $25,075.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,087 |
| White | $25,075 |
| Black or African American | $25,166 |
| Asian | $25,577 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,365 |
Average school bus driver/teacher assistant age
See how the average age of school bus driver/teacher assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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School bus driver/teacher assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 58 | 55 |
| Unknown | 59 | 55.5 |
| Asian | 54 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 | 53 |
| White | 64 | 57 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 58 |
School bus driver/teacher assistant age breakdown
The average age of school bus driver/teacher assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 95% of the school bus driver/teacher assistant population.
School bus driver/teacher assistant age breakdown
| School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 95% |
| 30-40 years | 5% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
School bus driver/teacher assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for school bus driver/teacher assistants is high school diploma, with 32% of school bus driver/teacher assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
School bus driver/teacher assistants by degree level
| School bus driver/teacher assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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School bus driver/teacher assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, school bus driver/teacher assistants with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $25,403 annually. With a Associate degree, school bus driver/teacher assistants earn a median annual income of $25,302 compared to $25,066 for school bus driver/teacher assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,403 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $25,066 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,302 |
School bus driver/teacher assistant employment statistics
Most school bus driver/teacher assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where school bus driver/teacher assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where school bus driver/teacher assistants work.
School bus driver/teacher assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
School bus driver/teacher assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the school bus driver/teacher assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most school bus driver/teacher assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
School bus driver/teacher assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 12% |
School bus driver/teacher assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for school bus driver/teacher assistants are education, non profits and government.
School bus driver/teacher assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
School bus driver/teacher assistant turnover and employment statistics
School bus driver/teacher assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for school bus driver/teacher assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
School bus driver/teacher assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | School bus driver/teacher assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.98% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 3.25% |
| 2017 | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 4.03% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 6.97% |
| 2021 | 6.83% |
Average school bus driver/teacher assistant tenure
The average school bus driver/teacher assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 368 school bus driver/teacher assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
School bus driver/teacher assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
School bus driver/teacher assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of school bus driver/teacher assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Special Events Driver | 3.95% | 164,309 |
| Cab Driver | 6.17% | 318,105 |
| Charter Driver | 8.69% | 44,652 |
| School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant | 8.77% | - |
Similar school bus driver/teacher assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Special Events Driver | 3.95% | 164,309 |
| Cab Driver | 6.17% | 318,105 |
| Charter Driver | 8.69% | 44,652 |
Foreign languages spoken by school bus driver/teacher assistants
The most common foreign language among school bus driver/teacher assistants is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
School bus driver/teacher assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |