Tractor driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Tractor driver gender statistics
9.5% of tractor drivers are women and 90.5% of tractor drivers are men.
- Male, 90.5%
- Female, 9.5%
Tractor driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.5% |
| Female | 9.5% |
Tractor driver gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,655
Female income
$26,931
Tractor driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tractor driver positions over time. Currently, 9.5% of tractor drivers are female.
Tractor driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.02% | 6.98% |
| 2011 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2012 | 92.19% | 7.81% |
| 2013 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2014 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2015 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2016 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2017 | 91.27% | 8.73% |
| 2018 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2019 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2020 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
| 2021 | 90.55% | 9.45% |
Tractor driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared tractor 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% |
| Tractor Driver | 91% | 9% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Tractor driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tractor drivers is White, which makes up 53.6% of all tractor drivers. Comparatively, 26.9% of tractor drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of tractor drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.9%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Tractor driver race
| Tractor driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Tractor driver race and ethnicity over time
See how tractor driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tractor driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.57% | 10.12% | 1.91% | 23.21% |
| 2011 | 62.21% | 10.50% | 1.93% | 23.10% |
| 2012 | 61.49% | 10.65% | 2.08% | 23.44% |
| 2013 | 61.58% | 10.19% | 1.99% | 23.96% |
| 2014 | 61.30% | 10.63% | 2.18% | 23.61% |
| 2015 | 60.39% | 10.97% | 2.22% | 24.07% |
| 2016 | 59.60% | 10.60% | 2.31% | 24.94% |
| 2017 | 59.40% | 10.73% | 2.34% | 25.11% |
| 2018 | 58.90% | 10.77% | 2.64% | 25.12% |
| 2019 | 59.28% | 10.74% | 2.46% | 25.02% |
| 2020 | 56.50% | 10.72% | 2.69% | 25.31% |
| 2021 | 53.56% | 11.41% | 3.04% | 26.92% |
Tractor driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white tractor drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian tractor drivers have the lowest average salary at $28,528.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,689 |
| White | $28,822 |
| Black or African American | $28,582 |
| Asian | $28,528 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,656 |
Average tractor driver age
See how the average age of tractor drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tractor driver 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 |
Tractor driver age breakdown
The average age of tractor drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the tractor driver population.
Tractor driver age breakdown
| Tractor Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Tractor driver educational attainment
The most common degree for tractor drivers is high school diploma, with 59% of tractor drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Tractor drivers by degree level
| Tractor driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Tractor driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tractor drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,481 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tractor drivers earn a median annual income of $29,303 compared to $29,162 for tractor drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,755 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,162 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,303 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,481 |
Tractor driver employment statistics
Most tractor drivers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tractor drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tractor drivers work.
Tractor driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Tractor driver jobs by company type
Employees with the tractor driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tractor drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tractor driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 4% |
Tractor driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for tractor drivers are manufacturing, transportation and construction.
Tractor driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Agriculture | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Tractor driver turnover and employment statistics
Tractor driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tractor drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tractor driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tractor driver 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 tractor driver tenure
The average tractor driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,113 tractor drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tractor driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Tractor driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tractor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | 26,241 |
| Tractor Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Transit Operator | 8.69% | 30,489 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Similar tractor driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | 26,241 |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Transit Operator | 8.69% | 30,489 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by tractor drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tractor driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
