School transportation director demographics and statistics in the US
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School transportation director gender statistics
52.9% of school transportation directors are women and 47.1% of school transportation directors are men.
- Female, 52.9%
- Male, 47.1%
School transportation director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% |
| Male | 47.1% |
School transportation director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,464
Female income
$41,271
School transportation director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in school transportation director positions over time. Currently, 52.9% of school transportation directors are female.
School transportation director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.82% | 54.18% |
| 2011 | 46.34% | 53.66% |
| 2012 | 45.19% | 54.81% |
| 2013 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2014 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
| 2015 | 48.44% | 51.56% |
| 2016 | 49.00% | 51.00% |
| 2017 | 48.43% | 51.57% |
| 2018 | 47.04% | 52.96% |
| 2019 | 45.96% | 54.04% |
| 2020 | 46.53% | 53.47% |
| 2021 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
School transportation director related jobs gender ratio
We compared school transportation directors 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 Transportation Director | 47% | 53% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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School transportation director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among school transportation directors is White, which makes up 71.4% of all school transportation directors. Comparatively, 16.3% of school transportation directors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of school transportation directors are Unknown.
- White, 71.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
School transportation director race
| School transportation director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
School transportation director race and ethnicity over time
See how school transportation director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
School transportation director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.57% | 12.21% | 1.62% | 14.25% |
| 2011 | 68.10% | 12.31% | 2.30% | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 68.92% | 11.44% | 2.19% | 14.62% |
| 2013 | 68.09% | 11.77% | 2.13% | 15.25% |
| 2014 | 68.95% | 11.60% | 1.89% | 15.00% |
| 2015 | 68.64% | 11.40% | 2.34% | 15.09% |
| 2016 | 66.30% | 12.04% | 2.71% | 15.93% |
| 2017 | 67.94% | 10.81% | 2.31% | 15.95% |
| 2018 | 70.90% | 6.26% | 3.11% | 16.79% |
| 2019 | 74.19% | 4.82% | 2.99% | 15.39% |
| 2020 | 72.11% | 4.01% | 2.51% | 16.09% |
| 2021 | 71.44% | 4.28% | 2.46% | 16.27% |
School transportation director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian school transportation directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White school transportation directors have the lowest average salary at $43,780.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,896 |
| White | $43,780 |
| Black or African American | $44,635 |
| Asian | $48,647 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,545 |
Average school transportation director age
See how the average age of school transportation directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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School transportation director 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 transportation director age breakdown
The average age of school transportation directors is 40+ years years old, representing 95% of the school transportation director population.
School transportation director age breakdown
| School Transportation Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 95% |
| 30-40 years | 5% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
School transportation director educational attainment
The most common degree for school transportation directors is bachelor's degree, with 35% of school transportation directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Diploma, 20%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 15%
School transportation directors by degree level
| School transportation director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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School transportation director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, school transportation directors with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $46,913 annually. With a Associate degree, school transportation directors earn a median annual income of $45,932 compared to $43,700 for school transportation directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,913 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,700 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,932 |
School transportation director employment statistics
Company size where school transportation directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where school transportation directors work.
School transportation director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
School transportation director turnover and employment statistics
School transportation director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for school transportation directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
School transportation director unemployment rate by year
| Year | School transportation director 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 transportation director tenure
The average school transportation director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 school transportation directors resumes in Zippia's database.
School transportation director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
School transportation director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of school transportation directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Bread Distributor | 3.95% | 5,376 |
| Transporter | 6.17% | 3,334 |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |
| School Transportation Director | 8.77% | - |
Similar school transportation director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Bread Distributor | 3.95% | 5,376 |
| Transporter | 6.17% | 3,334 |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |