Tram driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Tram driver demographics by:
Tram driver gender statistics
35.4% of tram drivers are women and 64.6% of tram drivers are men.
- Male, 64.6%
- Female, 35.4%
Tram driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.6% |
| Female | 35.4% |
Tram driver gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,519
Female income
$33,737
Tram driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tram driver positions over time. Currently, 35.4% of tram drivers are female.
Tram driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2011 | 47.59% | 52.41% |
| 2012 | 46.42% | 53.58% |
| 2013 | 48.80% | 51.20% |
| 2014 | 47.69% | 52.31% |
| 2015 | 49.69% | 50.31% |
| 2016 | 50.24% | 49.76% |
| 2017 | 49.67% | 50.33% |
| 2018 | 59.59% | 40.41% |
| 2019 | 63.83% | 36.17% |
| 2020 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2021 | 64.61% | 35.39% |
Tram driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared tram 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% |
| Tram Driver | 65% | 35% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Tram driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tram drivers is White, which makes up 47.7% of all tram drivers. Comparatively, 25.1% of tram drivers are Black or African American and 17.0% of tram 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%
Tram driver race
| Tram 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% |
Tram driver race and ethnicity over time
See how tram driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tram 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% |
Tram driver wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,864 |
| White | $34,308 |
| Black or African American | $38,197 |
| Asian | $40,168 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,300 |
Average tram driver age
See how the average age of tram drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tram 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 |
Tram driver age breakdown
The average age of tram drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 91% of the tram driver population.
Tram driver age breakdown
| Tram Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 91% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Tram driver educational attainment
- Associate, 28%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Tram drivers by degree level
| Tram driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Tram driver wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,297 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,229 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,292 |
Tram driver employment statistics
Most tram drivers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where tram drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tram drivers work.
Tram driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Tram driver jobs by company type
Employees with the tram driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tram drivers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Tram driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 8% |
Tram driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for tram drivers are hospitality, health care and education.
Tram driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 25% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Education | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Tram driver turnover and employment statistics
Tram driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tram drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tram driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tram 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 tram driver tenure
The average tram driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 197 tram drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tram driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Tram driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tram 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 Operator | 1.73% | 26,419 |
| Operator And Truck Driver | 3.95% | 483,014 |
| Motor Pool Driver | 6.17% | 157,092 |
| Tram Driver | 8.69% | - |
| Special Education Bus Driver | 8.77% | 22,974 |
Similar tram driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Operator | 1.73% | 26,419 |
| Operator And Truck Driver | 3.95% | 483,014 |
| Motor Pool Driver | 6.17% | 157,092 |
| Special Education Bus Driver | 8.77% | 22,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by tram drivers
The most common foreign language among tram drivers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 13.3%
- Vietnamese, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Hebrew, 6.7%
- Other, 26.6%
Tram driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Vietnamese | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Hebrew | 6.7% |
| Other | 26.6% |