Transit coach operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Transit coach operator demographics by:
Transit coach operator gender statistics
65.8% of transit coach operators are women and 34.2% of transit coach operators are men.
- Female, 65.8%
- Male, 34.2%
Transit coach operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.8% |
| Male | 34.2% |
Transit coach operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,482
Female income
$32,832
Transit coach operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transit coach operator positions over time. Currently, 65.8% of transit coach operators are female.
Transit coach operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.23% | 79.77% |
| 2011 | 20.57% | 79.43% |
| 2012 | 19.82% | 80.18% |
| 2013 | 21.38% | 78.62% |
| 2014 | 20.64% | 79.36% |
| 2015 | 21.98% | 78.02% |
| 2016 | 22.36% | 77.64% |
| 2017 | 21.97% | 78.03% |
| 2018 | 29.61% | 70.39% |
| 2019 | 33.49% | 66.51% |
| 2020 | 36.57% | 63.43% |
| 2021 | 34.24% | 65.76% |
Transit coach operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared transit coach operators 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% |
| Transit Coach Operator | 34% | 66% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Transit coach operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transit coach operators is White, which makes up 47.7% of all transit coach operators. Comparatively, 25.1% of transit coach operators are Black or African American and 17.0% of transit coach operators 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%
Transit coach operator race
| Transit coach operator 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% |
Transit coach operator race and ethnicity over time
See how transit coach operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transit coach operator 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% |
Transit coach operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transit coach operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White transit coach operators have the lowest average salary at $33,237.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,720 |
| White | $33,237 |
| Black or African American | $35,949 |
| Asian | $37,296 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,331 |
Average transit coach operator age
See how the average age of transit coach operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transit coach operator 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 |
Transit coach operator age breakdown
The average age of transit coach operators is 40+ years years old, representing 91% of the transit coach operator population.
Transit coach operator age breakdown
| Transit Coach Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 91% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Transit coach operator educational attainment
The most common degree for transit coach operators is bachelor's degree, with 54% of transit coach operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Transit coach operators by degree level
| Transit coach operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Transit coach operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transit coach operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,700 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, transit coach operators earn a median annual income of $36,657 compared to $35,329 for transit coach operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,329 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,657 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,700 |
Transit coach operator employment statistics
Most transit coach operators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where transit coach operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transit coach operators work.
Transit coach operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Transit coach operator jobs by company type
Employees with the transit coach operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transit coach operators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Transit coach operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 18% |
Transit coach operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for transit coach operators are health care, education and government.
Transit coach operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 18% |
| Education | 17% |
| Government | 12% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Transit coach operator turnover and employment statistics
Transit coach operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transit coach operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transit coach operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transit coach operator 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 transit coach operator tenure
The average transit coach operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 729 transit coach operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Transit coach operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Transit coach operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transit coach operators 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 |
| Delivery Person | 3.95% | 323,188 |
| Transporter | 6.17% | 3,334 |
| Transit Coach Operator | 8.69% | - |
| Special Education Bus Driver | 8.77% | 22,974 |
Similar transit coach operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Delivery Person | 3.95% | 323,188 |
| Transporter | 6.17% | 3,334 |
| Special Education Bus Driver | 8.77% | 22,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by transit coach operators
The most common foreign language among transit coach operators is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 11.1%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- German, 5.6%
- Armenian, 5.6%
- Other, 5.4%
Transit coach operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Armenian | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.4% |
