Teamster demographics and statistics in the US
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Teamster gender statistics
19.2% of teamsters are women and 80.8% of teamsters are men.
- Male, 80.8%
- Female, 19.2%
Teamster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.8% |
| Female | 19.2% |
Teamster gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,746
Female income
$40,377
Teamster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in teamster positions over time. Currently, 19.2% of teamsters are female.
Teamster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.39% | 14.61% |
| 2011 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
| 2012 | 83.81% | 16.19% |
| 2013 | 83.25% | 16.75% |
| 2014 | 82.71% | 17.29% |
| 2015 | 82.90% | 17.10% |
| 2016 | 82.41% | 17.59% |
| 2017 | 82.10% | 17.90% |
| 2018 | 80.28% | 19.72% |
| 2019 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
| 2020 | 80.91% | 19.09% |
| 2021 | 80.77% | 19.23% |
Teamster related jobs gender ratio
We compared teamsters 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% |
| Teamster | 81% | 19% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Teamster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among teamsters is White, which makes up 61.4% of all teamsters. Comparatively, 17.6% of teamsters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of teamsters are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Teamster race
| Teamster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Teamster race and ethnicity over time
See how teamster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Teamster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.40% | 10.54% | 2.55% | 13.90% |
| 2011 | 70.04% | 10.92% | 2.57% | 13.79% |
| 2012 | 69.32% | 11.07% | 2.71% | 14.13% |
| 2013 | 69.41% | 10.61% | 2.63% | 14.65% |
| 2014 | 69.13% | 11.05% | 2.81% | 14.30% |
| 2015 | 68.22% | 11.39% | 2.85% | 14.77% |
| 2016 | 67.43% | 11.02% | 2.95% | 15.64% |
| 2017 | 67.23% | 11.15% | 2.97% | 15.80% |
| 2018 | 66.73% | 11.19% | 3.27% | 15.81% |
| 2019 | 67.11% | 11.16% | 3.09% | 15.71% |
| 2020 | 64.33% | 11.14% | 3.33% | 16.00% |
| 2021 | 61.39% | 11.83% | 3.67% | 17.61% |
Teamster wage gap by race
According to our data, white teamsters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian teamsters have the lowest average salary at $43,496.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,812 |
| White | $44,075 |
| Black or African American | $43,603 |
| Asian | $43,496 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,748 |
Average teamster age
See how the average age of teamsters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Teamster 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 |
Teamster age breakdown
The average age of teamsters is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the teamster population.
Teamster age breakdown
| Teamster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Teamster educational attainment
The most common degree for teamsters is high school diploma, with 40% of teamsters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Teamsters by degree level
| Teamster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Teamster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, teamsters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,380 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, teamsters earn a median annual income of $45,027 compared to $44,748 for teamsters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,980 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,748 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,027 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,380 |
Teamster employment statistics
Most teamsters work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where teamsters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where teamsters work.
Teamster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Teamster jobs by company type
Employees with the teamster job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most teamsters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Teamster jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 5% |
Teamster jobs by industry
The most common industries for teamsters are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Teamster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 25% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Teamster turnover and employment statistics
Teamster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for teamsters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Teamster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Teamster 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 teamster tenure
The average teamster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 591 teamsters resumes in Zippia's database.
Teamster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Teamster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of teamsters 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 |
| Teamster | 3.95% | - |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| Jitney Driver | 8.69% | 34,141 |
| School Bus Driver | 8.77% | 112,230 |
Similar teamster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper | 1.73% | 758 |
| Patient Transportation Driver | 6.17% | 216,429 |
| Jitney Driver | 8.69% | 34,141 |
| School Bus Driver | 8.77% | 112,230 |
Foreign languages spoken by teamsters
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Teamster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |
