Tow motor driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Tow motor driver gender statistics
15.6% of tow motor drivers are women and 84.4% of tow motor drivers are men.
- Male, 84.4%
- Female, 15.6%
Tow motor driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.4% |
| Female | 15.6% |
Tow motor driver gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,660
Female income
$32,324
Tow motor driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tow motor driver positions over time. Currently, 15.6% of tow motor drivers are female.
Tow motor driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.66% | 15.34% |
| 2011 | 84.23% | 15.77% |
| 2012 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
| 2013 | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 2014 | 85.72% | 14.28% |
| 2015 | 87.39% | 12.61% |
| 2016 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2017 | 84.26% | 15.74% |
| 2018 | 84.04% | 15.96% |
| 2019 | 85.44% | 14.56% |
| 2020 | 83.76% | 16.24% |
| 2021 | 84.45% | 15.55% |
Tow motor driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared tow motor drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Tow Motor Driver | 84% | 16% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Tow motor driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tow motor drivers is White, which makes up 68.2% of all tow motor drivers. Comparatively, 12.7% of tow motor drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of tow motor drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tow motor driver race
| Tow motor driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tow motor driver race and ethnicity over time
See how tow motor driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tow motor driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.99% | 12.25% | 1.97% | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 71.72% | 12.21% | 1.93% | 12.03% |
| 2012 | 72.38% | 11.95% | 1.86% | 11.56% |
| 2013 | 72.00% | 11.65% | 2.04% | 11.92% |
| 2014 | 71.92% | 11.48% | 2.30% | 11.75% |
| 2015 | 73.39% | 10.20% | 1.92% | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 70.83% | 13.04% | 1.82% | 11.99% |
| 2017 | 72.37% | 11.01% | 2.01% | 12.25% |
| 2018 | 70.88% | 11.69% | 2.45% | 12.35% |
| 2019 | 73.81% | 10.31% | 2.09% | 11.12% |
| 2020 | 68.60% | 12.33% | 2.35% | 11.55% |
| 2021 | 68.25% | 12.03% | 2.06% | 12.74% |
Tow motor driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tow motor drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tow motor drivers have the lowest average salary at $31,934.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,706 |
| White | $32,684 |
| Black or African American | $31,934 |
| Asian | $33,426 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,568 |
Average tow motor driver age
See how the average age of tow motor drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Tow motor driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Tow motor driver age breakdown
The average age of tow motor drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the tow motor driver population.
Tow motor driver age breakdown
| Tow Motor Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Tow motor driver educational attainment
The most common degree for tow motor drivers is high school diploma, with 57% of tow motor drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 10%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Tow motor drivers by degree level
| Tow motor driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Tow motor driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tow motor drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,391 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, tow motor drivers earn a median annual income of $32,734 compared to $32,674 for tow motor drivers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,734 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,674 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,391 |
Tow motor driver employment statistics
Most tow motor drivers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tow motor drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tow motor drivers work.
Tow motor driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Tow motor driver jobs by company type
Employees with the tow motor driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tow motor drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tow motor driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 2% |
Tow motor driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for tow motor drivers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Tow motor driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Tow motor driver turnover and employment statistics
Tow motor driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tow motor drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tow motor driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tow motor driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average tow motor driver tenure
The average tow motor driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 547 tow motor drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tow motor driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Tow motor driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tow motor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Operator | 1.94% | 31,804 |
| Tow Motor Driver | 3.85% | - |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Tub Washer | 4.59% | 34,363 |
| Contract Loader | 4.67% | 17,415 |
| Packing Clerk | 6.68% | 77,356 |
| Machine Steak Tenderizer | 10.43% | 30,091 |
Similar tow motor driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Operator | 1.94% | 31,804 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Tub Washer | 4.59% | 34,363 |
| Contract Loader | 4.67% | 17,415 |
| Packing Clerk | 6.68% | 77,356 |
| Machine Steak Tenderizer | 10.43% | 30,091 |
Foreign languages spoken by tow motor drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tow motor driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |