Shuttle operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Shuttle operator gender statistics
16.8% of shuttle operators are women and 83.2% of shuttle operators are men.
- Male, 83.2%
- Female, 16.8%
Shuttle operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.2% |
| Female | 16.8% |
Shuttle operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,224
Female income
$30,755
Shuttle operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shuttle operator positions over time. Currently, 16.8% of shuttle operators are female.
Shuttle operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2011 | 60.66% | 39.34% |
| 2012 | 55.16% | 44.84% |
| 2013 | 68.20% | 31.80% |
| 2014 | 60.30% | 39.70% |
| 2015 | 58.07% | 41.93% |
| 2016 | 55.58% | 44.42% |
| 2017 | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| 2018 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2020 | 88.40% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 83.23% | 16.77% |
Shuttle operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared shuttle operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Shuttle Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Shuttle operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shuttle operators is White, which makes up 78.9% of all shuttle operators. Comparatively, 9.8% of shuttle operators are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of shuttle operators are Unknown.
- White, 78.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Black or African American, 1.9%
Shuttle operator race
| Shuttle operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
Shuttle operator race and ethnicity over time
See how shuttle operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shuttle operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.28% | 16.97% | 3.18% | 15.91% |
| 2011 | 61.99% | 16.74% | 4.13% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 63.94% | 13.73% | 4.05% | 16.76% |
| 2013 | 63.18% | 14.88% | 2.97% | 16.53% |
| 2014 | 59.06% | 15.62% | 3.40% | 18.01% |
| 2015 | 60.12% | 15.68% | 4.00% | 18.36% |
| 2016 | 58.70% | 16.03% | 4.18% | 17.16% |
| 2017 | 59.63% | 17.38% | 4.46% | 15.87% |
| 2018 | 80.23% | 2.12% | 3.11% | 11.55% |
| 2019 | 83.11% | 1.78% | 1.90% | 11.23% |
| 2020 | 76.48% | 4.19% | 3.54% | 12.14% |
| 2021 | 78.93% | 1.87% | 3.54% | 9.77% |
Shuttle operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white shuttle operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american shuttle operators have the lowest average salary at $28,859.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,706 |
| White | $35,630 |
| Black or African American | $28,859 |
| Asian | $31,319 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,087 |
Average shuttle operator age
See how the average age of shuttle operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shuttle operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Shuttle operator age breakdown
The average age of shuttle operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the shuttle operator population.
Shuttle operator age breakdown
| Shuttle Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Shuttle operator educational attainment
The most common degree for shuttle operators is bachelor's degree, with 33% of shuttle operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Shuttle operators by degree level
| Shuttle operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Shuttle operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,777 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,408 |
Shuttle operator employment statistics
Most shuttle operators work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where shuttle operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shuttle operators work.
Shuttle operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Shuttle operator jobs by company type
Employees with the shuttle operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shuttle operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shuttle operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 65% |
Shuttle operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for shuttle operators are transportation, professional and hospitality.
Shuttle operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 17% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Shuttle operator turnover and employment statistics
Shuttle operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shuttle operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shuttle operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shuttle operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63% |
| 2011 | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 3.65% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 9.16% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average shuttle operator tenure
The average shuttle operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 181 shuttle operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Shuttle operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Shuttle operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shuttle operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Vault Deliverer And Installer | 1.94% | 30,706 |
| Clark Driver | 3.85% | 41,641 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Shuttle Operator | 4.26% | - |
| Printer Slotter Helper | 4.67% | 14,095 |
| Case Filler | 6.68% | 30,292 |
| Feeder | 10.43% | 695 |
Similar shuttle operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Vault Deliverer And Installer | 1.94% | 30,706 |
| Clark Driver | 3.85% | 41,641 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Printer Slotter Helper | 4.67% | 14,095 |
| Case Filler | 6.68% | 30,292 |
| Feeder | 10.43% | 695 |
Foreign languages spoken by shuttle operators
The most common foreign language among shuttle operators is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 33.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Cantonese, 33.3%
- Vietnamese, 33.3%
Shuttle operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Cantonese | 33.3% |
| Vietnamese | 33.3% |