Special education bus driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Special education bus driver gender statistics
76.8% of special education bus drivers are women and 23.2% of special education bus drivers are men.
- Female, 76.8%
- Male, 23.2%
Special education bus driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.8% |
| Male | 23.2% |
Special education bus driver gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,163
Female income
$37,526
Special education bus driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special education bus driver positions over time. Currently, 76.8% of special education bus drivers are female.
Special education bus driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.35% | 77.65% |
| 2011 | 22.72% | 77.28% |
| 2012 | 21.91% | 78.09% |
| 2013 | 23.58% | 76.42% |
| 2014 | 22.79% | 77.21% |
| 2015 | 24.23% | 75.77% |
| 2016 | 24.64% | 75.36% |
| 2017 | 24.22% | 75.78% |
| 2018 | 23.21% | 76.79% |
| 2019 | 22.45% | 77.55% |
| 2020 | 22.85% | 77.15% |
| 2021 | 23.23% | 76.77% |
Special education bus driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared special education bus drivers 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% |
| Special Education Bus Driver | 23% | 77% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Special education bus driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special education bus drivers is White, which makes up 71.4% of all special education bus drivers. Comparatively, 13.6% of special education bus drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of special education bus drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Special education bus driver race
| Special education bus driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Special education bus driver race and ethnicity over time
See how special education bus driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special education bus driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.54% | 14.59% | 1.78% | 11.57% |
| 2011 | 68.07% | 14.69% | 2.46% | 11.88% |
| 2012 | 68.90% | 13.83% | 2.35% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 68.06% | 14.16% | 2.29% | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 68.92% | 13.99% | 2.05% | 12.33% |
| 2015 | 68.62% | 13.78% | 2.50% | 12.41% |
| 2016 | 66.27% | 14.43% | 2.87% | 13.25% |
| 2017 | 67.91% | 13.20% | 2.47% | 13.27% |
| 2018 | 70.87% | 8.65% | 3.27% | 14.11% |
| 2019 | 74.16% | 7.20% | 3.16% | 12.71% |
| 2020 | 72.08% | 6.40% | 2.67% | 13.41% |
| 2021 | 71.42% | 6.67% | 2.63% | 13.59% |
Special education bus driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian special education bus drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White special education bus drivers have the lowest average salary at $37,914.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,931 |
| White | $37,914 |
| Black or African American | $38,041 |
| Asian | $38,616 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,320 |
Average special education bus driver age
See how the average age of special education bus drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special education bus driver 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 |
Special education bus driver age breakdown
The average age of special education bus drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 95% of the special education bus driver population.
Special education bus driver age breakdown
| Special Education Bus Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 95% |
| 30-40 years | 5% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Special education bus driver educational attainment
The most common degree for special education bus drivers is bachelor's degree, with 35% of special education bus drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Special education bus drivers by degree level
| Special education bus driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Special education bus driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special education bus drivers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $38,372 annually. With a Associate degree, special education bus drivers earn a median annual income of $38,232 compared to $37,901 for special education bus drivers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,372 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,901 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,232 |
Special education bus driver employment statistics
Most special education bus drivers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where special education bus drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special education bus drivers work.
Special education bus driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Special education bus driver jobs by company type
Employees with the special education bus driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special education bus drivers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Special education bus driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 11% |
Special education bus driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for special education bus drivers are education, transportation and government.
Special education bus driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Government | 10% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Special education bus driver turnover and employment statistics
Special education bus driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special education bus drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special education bus driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special education bus driver 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 special education bus driver tenure
The average special education bus driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 special education bus drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Special education bus driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Special education bus driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special education bus drivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper | 1.73% | 758 |
| Commercial Collections Driver | 3.95% | 627,368 |
| Chauffeur | 6.17% | 287,020 |
| Motor Coach Driver | 8.69% | 90,672 |
| Special Education Bus Driver | 8.77% | - |
Similar special education bus driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper | 1.73% | 758 |
| Commercial Collections Driver | 3.95% | 627,368 |
| Chauffeur | 6.17% | 287,020 |
| Motor Coach Driver | 8.69% | 90,672 |
Foreign languages spoken by special education bus drivers
- Braille, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Special education bus driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Braille | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |