Special needs bus driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Special needs bus driver gender statistics
72.1% of special needs bus drivers are women and 27.9% of special needs bus drivers are men.
- Female, 72.1%
- Male, 27.9%
Special needs bus driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.1% |
| Male | 27.9% |
Special needs bus driver gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,011
Female income
$37,402
Special needs bus driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special needs bus driver positions over time. Currently, 72.1% of special needs bus drivers are female.
Special needs bus driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.90% | 73.10% |
| 2011 | 27.32% | 72.68% |
| 2012 | 26.40% | 73.60% |
| 2013 | 28.29% | 71.71% |
| 2014 | 27.40% | 72.60% |
| 2015 | 29.02% | 70.98% |
| 2016 | 29.48% | 70.52% |
| 2017 | 29.01% | 70.99% |
| 2018 | 27.88% | 72.12% |
| 2019 | 27.01% | 72.99% |
| 2020 | 27.46% | 72.54% |
| 2021 | 27.89% | 72.11% |
Special needs bus driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared special needs 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 Needs Bus Driver | 28% | 72% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Special needs bus driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special needs bus drivers is White, which makes up 70.4% of all special needs bus drivers. Comparatively, 13.8% of special needs bus drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of special needs bus drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Special needs bus driver race
| Special needs bus driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Special needs bus driver race and ethnicity over time
See how special needs bus driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special needs bus driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.48% | 14.78% | 2.15% | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 67.01% | 14.88% | 2.83% | 12.06% |
| 2012 | 67.83% | 14.01% | 2.72% | 12.13% |
| 2013 | 67.00% | 14.34% | 2.66% | 12.76% |
| 2014 | 67.86% | 14.17% | 2.42% | 12.51% |
| 2015 | 67.55% | 13.97% | 2.87% | 12.60% |
| 2016 | 65.21% | 14.61% | 3.24% | 13.44% |
| 2017 | 66.85% | 13.38% | 2.84% | 13.45% |
| 2018 | 69.81% | 8.83% | 3.64% | 14.30% |
| 2019 | 73.10% | 7.39% | 3.53% | 12.90% |
| 2020 | 71.02% | 6.58% | 3.05% | 13.60% |
| 2021 | 70.35% | 6.85% | 3.00% | 13.77% |
Special needs bus driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian special needs bus drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White special needs bus drivers have the lowest average salary at $37,773.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,789 |
| White | $37,773 |
| Black or African American | $37,895 |
| Asian | $38,444 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,161 |
Average special needs bus driver age
See how the average age of special needs bus drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special needs 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 needs bus driver age breakdown
The average age of special needs bus drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 95% of the special needs bus driver population.
Special needs bus driver age breakdown
| Special Needs Bus Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 95% |
| 30-40 years | 5% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Special needs bus driver educational attainment
The most common degree for special needs bus drivers is associate degree, with 29% of special needs bus drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 26%.
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Special needs bus drivers by degree level
| Special needs bus driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Special needs bus driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special needs bus drivers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $38,211 annually. With a Associate degree, special needs bus drivers earn a median annual income of $38,077 compared to $37,761 for special needs bus drivers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,211 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,761 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,077 |
Special needs bus driver employment statistics
Most special needs bus drivers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where special needs bus drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special needs bus drivers work.
Special needs bus driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Special needs bus driver jobs by company type
Employees with the special needs bus driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special needs bus drivers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Special needs bus driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 14% |
Special needs bus driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for special needs bus drivers are education, government and transportation.
Special needs bus driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Government | 14% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Special needs bus driver turnover and employment statistics
Special needs bus driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special needs bus drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special needs bus driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special needs 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 needs bus driver tenure
The average special needs bus driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 629 special needs bus drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Special needs bus driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Special needs bus driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special needs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Car Pick Up Driver | 3.95% | 618,302 |
| Bellman Driver | 6.17% | 155,427 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| Special Needs Bus Driver | 8.77% | - |
Similar special needs bus driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Car Pick Up Driver | 3.95% | 618,302 |
| Bellman Driver | 6.17% | 155,427 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
Foreign languages spoken by special needs bus drivers
The most common foreign language among special needs bus drivers is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 21.4% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- German, 21.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Romanian, 7.1%
- Other, 14.4%
Special needs bus driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| German | 21.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Romanian | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.4% |
