Trailer driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Trailer driver gender statistics
7.0% of trailer drivers are women and 93.0% of trailer drivers are men.
- Male, 93.0%
- Female, 7.0%
Trailer driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.0% |
| Female | 7.0% |
Trailer driver gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,437
Female income
$44,120
Trailer driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trailer driver positions over time. Currently, 7.0% of trailer drivers are female.
Trailer driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2011 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2012 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2013 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
| 2014 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2015 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2016 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2017 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2018 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2019 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2020 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2021 | 92.97% | 7.03% |
Trailer driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared trailer 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% |
| Trailer Driver | 93% | 7% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Trailer driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trailer drivers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all trailer drivers. Comparatively, 18.7% of trailer drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of trailer drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Trailer driver race
| Trailer driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Trailer driver race and ethnicity over time
See how trailer driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trailer driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.76% | 11.27% | 2.42% | 15.02% |
| 2011 | 68.40% | 11.65% | 2.44% | 14.90% |
| 2012 | 67.68% | 11.80% | 2.59% | 15.25% |
| 2013 | 67.77% | 11.34% | 2.51% | 15.76% |
| 2014 | 67.49% | 11.78% | 2.69% | 15.41% |
| 2015 | 66.58% | 12.11% | 2.73% | 15.88% |
| 2016 | 65.79% | 11.75% | 2.83% | 16.75% |
| 2017 | 65.59% | 11.88% | 2.85% | 16.92% |
| 2018 | 65.09% | 11.92% | 3.15% | 16.93% |
| 2019 | 65.47% | 11.89% | 2.97% | 16.83% |
| 2020 | 62.70% | 11.87% | 3.21% | 17.11% |
| 2021 | 59.75% | 12.56% | 3.55% | 18.72% |
Trailer driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white trailer drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian trailer drivers have the lowest average salary at $49,036.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,543 |
| White | $49,966 |
| Black or African American | $49,206 |
| Asian | $49,036 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,439 |
Average trailer driver age
See how the average age of trailer drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Trailer 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 |
Trailer driver age breakdown
The average age of trailer drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the trailer driver population.
Trailer driver age breakdown
| Trailer Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Trailer driver educational attainment
The most common degree for trailer drivers is high school diploma, with 47% of trailer drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Trailer drivers by degree level
| Trailer driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Trailer driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, trailer drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,078 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, trailer drivers earn a median annual income of $51,505 compared to $51,051 for trailer drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,626 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,051 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,505 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,078 |
Trailer driver employment statistics
Company size where trailer drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trailer drivers work.
Trailer driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Trailer driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for trailer drivers are transportation, retail and manufacturing.
Trailer driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 26% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Trailer driver turnover and employment statistics
Trailer driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trailer drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trailer driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trailer 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 trailer driver tenure
The average trailer driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 709 trailer drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Trailer driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Trailer driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trailer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Trailer Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Flag Car Driver | 6.17% | 123,836 |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| School Transportation Director | 8.77% | 34,627 |
Similar trailer driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Flag Car Driver | 6.17% | 123,836 |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,390 |
| School Transportation Director | 8.77% | 34,627 |
Foreign languages spoken by trailer drivers
The most common foreign language among trailer drivers is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 15.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- Portuguese, 15.4%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Tagalog, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Trailer driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| Portuguese | 15.4% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Tagalog | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |
