Tank truck operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tank truck operator gender statistics
9.2% of tank truck operators are women and 90.8% of tank truck operators are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
Tank truck operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
Tank truck operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,386
Female income
$34,489
Tank truck operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tank truck operator positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of tank truck operators are female.
Tank truck operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 2012 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2013 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2014 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
| 2015 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2016 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2017 | 91.54% | 8.46% |
| 2018 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2019 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
| 2020 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
| 2021 | 90.84% | 9.16% |
Tank truck operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tank truck operators 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% |
| Tank Truck Operator | 91% | 9% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Tank truck operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tank truck operators is White, which makes up 60.0% of all tank truck operators. Comparatively, 19.0% of tank truck operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of tank truck operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tank truck operator race
| Tank truck operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tank truck operator race and ethnicity over time
See how tank truck operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tank truck operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.03% | 10.34% | 2.68% | 15.25% |
| 2011 | 68.66% | 10.72% | 2.70% | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 67.95% | 10.87% | 2.85% | 15.48% |
| 2013 | 68.04% | 10.41% | 2.76% | 16.00% |
| 2014 | 67.76% | 10.85% | 2.95% | 15.65% |
| 2015 | 66.85% | 11.19% | 2.99% | 16.11% |
| 2016 | 66.06% | 10.82% | 3.08% | 16.98% |
| 2017 | 65.85% | 10.95% | 3.11% | 17.15% |
| 2018 | 65.36% | 10.99% | 3.41% | 17.16% |
| 2019 | 65.74% | 10.96% | 3.23% | 17.06% |
| 2020 | 62.96% | 10.94% | 3.46% | 17.35% |
| 2021 | 60.01% | 11.63% | 3.81% | 18.96% |
Tank truck operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white tank truck operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian tank truck operators have the lowest average salary at $37,170.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,442 |
| White | $37,669 |
| Black or African American | $37,262 |
| Asian | $37,170 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,387 |
Average tank truck operator age
See how the average age of tank truck operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tank truck operator 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 |
Tank truck operator age breakdown
The average age of tank truck operators is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the tank truck operator population.
Tank truck operator age breakdown
| Tank Truck Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Tank truck operator educational attainment
The most common degree for tank truck operators is high school diploma, with 46% of tank truck operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Tank truck operators by degree level
| Tank truck operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Tank truck operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tank truck operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,791 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tank truck operators earn a median annual income of $38,488 compared to $38,247 for tank truck operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,866 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,247 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,488 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,791 |
Tank truck operator employment statistics
Most tank truck operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tank truck operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tank truck operators work.
Tank truck operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Tank truck operator jobs by company type
Employees with the tank truck operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tank truck operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tank truck operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 6% |
Tank truck operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for tank truck operators are manufacturing, hospitality and transportation.
Tank truck operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Tank truck operator turnover and employment statistics
Tank truck operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tank truck operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tank truck operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tank truck operator 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 tank truck operator tenure
The average tank truck operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 685 tank truck operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tank truck operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Tank truck operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tank truck 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Tank Truck Operator | 3.95% | - |
| Taxi Driver Supervisor | 6.17% | 152,025 |
| Motor Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,807 |
| Bus Matron | 8.77% | 6,907 |
Similar tank truck operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Taxi Driver Supervisor | 6.17% | 152,025 |
| Motor Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,807 |
| Bus Matron | 8.77% | 6,907 |
Foreign languages spoken by tank truck operators
The most common foreign language among tank truck operators is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Azerbaijani at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Azerbaijani, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Tank truck operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Azerbaijani | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
