Tour bus driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Tour bus driver gender statistics
20.3% of tour bus drivers are women and 79.7% of tour bus drivers are men.
- Male, 79.7%
- Female, 20.3%
Tour bus driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.7% |
| Female | 20.3% |
Tour bus driver gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,001
Female income
$36,969
Tour bus driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tour bus driver positions over time. Currently, 20.3% of tour bus drivers are female.
Tour bus driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.61% | 34.39% |
| 2011 | 66.08% | 33.92% |
| 2012 | 65.03% | 34.97% |
| 2013 | 67.17% | 32.83% |
| 2014 | 66.18% | 33.82% |
| 2015 | 67.94% | 32.06% |
| 2016 | 68.42% | 31.58% |
| 2017 | 67.93% | 32.07% |
| 2018 | 75.99% | 24.01% |
| 2019 | 79.11% | 20.89% |
| 2020 | 81.27% | 18.73% |
| 2021 | 79.66% | 20.34% |
Tour bus driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared tour 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% |
| Tour Bus Driver | 80% | 20% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Tour bus driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tour bus drivers is White, which makes up 47.7% of all tour bus drivers. Comparatively, 25.1% of tour bus drivers are Black or African American and 17.0% of tour bus drivers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 47.7%
- Black or African American, 25.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Tour bus driver race
| Tour bus driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.7% |
| Black or African American | 25.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Tour bus driver race and ethnicity over time
See how tour bus driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tour bus driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.92% | 21.39% | 1.42% | 9.10% |
| 2011 | 64.45% | 21.50% | 2.10% | 9.41% |
| 2012 | 65.27% | 20.63% | 1.99% | 9.47% |
| 2013 | 64.44% | 20.96% | 1.94% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.30% | 20.79% | 1.69% | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 64.99% | 20.58% | 2.14% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 62.65% | 21.23% | 2.51% | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 64.29% | 20.00% | 2.11% | 10.80% |
| 2018 | 54.60% | 24.49% | 4.16% | 13.88% |
| 2019 | 53.04% | 26.57% | 3.97% | 13.79% |
| 2020 | 48.63% | 26.35% | 4.07% | 15.46% |
| 2021 | 47.66% | 25.13% | 4.90% | 17.04% |
Tour bus driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tour bus drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White tour bus drivers have the lowest average salary at $37,283.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,181 |
| White | $37,283 |
| Black or African American | $39,354 |
| Asian | $40,364 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,886 |
Average tour bus driver age
See how the average age of tour bus drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tour bus driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 56 | 56 |
| White | 60 | 56.5 |
| Black or African American | 54 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 51 |
Tour bus driver age breakdown
The average age of tour bus drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 91% of the tour bus driver population.
Tour bus driver age breakdown
| Tour Bus Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 91% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Tour bus driver educational attainment
The most common degree for tour bus drivers is high school diploma, with 31% of tour bus drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Tour bus drivers by degree level
| Tour bus driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Tour bus driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tour bus drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,918 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tour bus drivers earn a median annual income of $39,886 compared to $38,885 for tour bus drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,885 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,886 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,918 |
Tour bus driver employment statistics
Most tour bus drivers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where tour bus drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tour bus drivers work.
Tour bus driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Tour bus driver jobs by company type
Employees with the tour bus driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tour bus drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tour bus driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 4% |
Tour bus driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for tour bus drivers are hospitality, transportation and manufacturing.
Tour bus driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 17% |
| Transportation | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Tour bus driver turnover and employment statistics
Tour bus driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tour bus drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tour bus driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tour 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 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 3.31% |
| 2020 | 7.02% |
| 2021 | 7.23% |
Average tour bus driver tenure
The average tour bus driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 548 tour bus drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tour bus driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Tour bus driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tour 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Food Service Driver | 3.95% | 236,463 |
| Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 353,870 |
| Tour Bus Driver | 8.69% | - |
| Special Education Bus Driver | 8.77% | 22,974 |
Similar tour bus driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Food Service Driver | 3.95% | 236,463 |
| Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 353,870 |
| Special Education Bus Driver | 8.77% | 22,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by tour bus drivers
The most common foreign language among tour bus drivers is Spanish at 47.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 47.4%
- German, 10.5%
- Japanese, 10.5%
- Arabic, 10.5%
- Swedish, 5.3%
- Other, 15.8%
Tour bus driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.4% |
| German | 10.5% |
| Japanese | 10.5% |
| Arabic | 10.5% |
| Swedish | 5.3% |
| Other | 15.8% |
