Special events driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Special events driver gender statistics
17.1% of special events drivers are women and 82.9% of special events drivers are men.
- Male, 82.9%
- Female, 17.1%
Special events driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.9% |
| Female | 17.1% |
Special events driver gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,643
Female income
$28,706
Special events driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special events driver positions over time. Currently, 17.1% of special events drivers are female.
Special events driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.12% | 12.88% |
| 2011 | 86.76% | 13.24% |
| 2012 | 85.70% | 14.30% |
| 2013 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
| 2014 | 84.70% | 15.30% |
| 2015 | 84.88% | 15.12% |
| 2016 | 84.43% | 15.57% |
| 2017 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2018 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
| 2019 | 82.78% | 17.22% |
| 2020 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
| 2021 | 82.94% | 17.06% |
Special events driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared special events 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 Events Driver | 83% | 17% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Special events driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special events drivers is White, which makes up 60.1% of all special events drivers. Comparatively, 17.7% of special events drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of special events drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Special events driver race
| Special events driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Special events driver race and ethnicity over time
See how special events driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special events driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.07% | 11.84% | 2.48% | 14.04% |
| 2011 | 68.71% | 12.23% | 2.50% | 13.92% |
| 2012 | 67.99% | 12.37% | 2.65% | 14.27% |
| 2013 | 68.08% | 11.91% | 2.57% | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 67.80% | 12.35% | 2.75% | 14.43% |
| 2015 | 66.89% | 12.69% | 2.79% | 14.90% |
| 2016 | 66.10% | 12.33% | 2.88% | 15.77% |
| 2017 | 65.89% | 12.45% | 2.91% | 15.94% |
| 2018 | 65.40% | 12.50% | 3.21% | 15.95% |
| 2019 | 65.78% | 12.46% | 3.03% | 15.85% |
| 2020 | 63.00% | 12.44% | 3.27% | 16.13% |
| 2021 | 60.05% | 13.13% | 3.61% | 17.74% |
Special events driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white special events drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian special events drivers have the lowest average salary at $31,423.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,699 |
| White | $31,934 |
| Black or African American | $31,516 |
| Asian | $31,423 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,643 |
Average special events driver age
See how the average age of special events drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special events driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Special events driver age breakdown
The average age of special events drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the special events driver population.
Special events driver age breakdown
| Special Events Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Special events driver educational attainment
The most common degree for special events drivers is high school diploma, with 42% of special events drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Special events drivers by degree level
| Special events driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Special events driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special events drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,043 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, special events drivers earn a median annual income of $32,729 compared to $32,487 for special events drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,092 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,487 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,729 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,043 |
Special events driver employment statistics
Most special events drivers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where special events drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special events drivers work.
Special events driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Special events driver jobs by company type
Employees with the special events driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special events drivers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Special events driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 74% |
Special events driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for special events drivers are professional, education and transportation.
Special events driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Education | 13% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Special events driver turnover and employment statistics
Special events driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special events drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special events driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special events driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average special events driver tenure
The average special events driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 233 special events drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Special events driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Special events driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special events 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 |
| Special Events Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Courtesy Van Driver | 6.17% | 146,619 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant | 8.77% | 70,538 |
Similar special events driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper | 1.73% | 758 |
| Courtesy Van Driver | 6.17% | 146,619 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant | 8.77% | 70,538 |
Foreign languages spoken by special events drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Special events driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
