Transportation aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Transportation aide gender statistics
60.4% of transportation aides are women and 39.6% of transportation aides are men.
- Female, 60.4%
- Male, 39.6%
Transportation aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.4% |
| Male | 39.6% |
Transportation aide gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,169
Female income
$30,348
Transportation aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transportation aide positions over time. Currently, 60.4% of transportation aides are female.
Transportation aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.11% | 58.89% |
| 2011 | 43.01% | 56.99% |
| 2012 | 44.50% | 55.50% |
| 2013 | 45.76% | 54.24% |
| 2014 | 41.11% | 58.89% |
| 2015 | 41.86% | 58.14% |
| 2016 | 41.80% | 58.20% |
| 2017 | 42.09% | 57.91% |
| 2018 | 39.58% | 60.42% |
| 2019 | 38.02% | 61.98% |
| 2020 | 37.37% | 62.63% |
| 2021 | 39.61% | 60.39% |
Transportation aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared transportation aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, medical orderly and surgical orderly have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Aide | 9% | 91% |
| Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Licensed Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Transportation Aide | 40% | 60% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Transportation aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transportation aides is White, which makes up 61.4% of all transportation aides. Comparatively, 17.0% of transportation aides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of transportation aides are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Transportation aide race
| Transportation aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Transportation aide race and ethnicity over time
See how transportation aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transportation aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.53% | 10.86% | 4.86% | 15.89% |
| 2011 | 64.35% | 11.73% | 4.96% | 15.72% |
| 2012 | 64.44% | 10.94% | 5.13% | 16.24% |
| 2013 | 65.10% | 10.22% | 5.24% | 16.19% |
| 2014 | 62.74% | 11.75% | 5.48% | 16.65% |
| 2015 | 62.61% | 11.25% | 5.76% | 17.13% |
| 2016 | 61.77% | 11.29% | 5.75% | 17.67% |
| 2017 | 62.16% | 10.23% | 5.86% | 17.95% |
| 2018 | 65.94% | 8.06% | 6.18% | 16.56% |
| 2019 | 65.12% | 8.92% | 6.16% | 16.41% |
| 2020 | 63.62% | 7.36% | 6.61% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 61.37% | 9.12% | 6.73% | 16.98% |
Transportation aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transportation aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White transportation aides have the lowest average salary at $30,769.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,864 |
| White | $30,769 |
| Black or African American | $31,080 |
| Asian | $32,164 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,988 |
Average transportation aide age
See how the average age of transportation aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transportation aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 38 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39 |
| White | 32 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Transportation aide age breakdown
The average age of transportation aides is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the transportation aide population.
Transportation aide age breakdown
| Transportation Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Transportation aide educational attainment
The most common degree for transportation aides is high school diploma, with 33% of transportation aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Transportation aides by degree level
| Transportation aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Transportation aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transportation aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $32,545 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, transportation aides earn a median annual income of $31,796 compared to $31,105 for transportation aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,545 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,625 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,796 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,105 |
Transportation aide employment statistics
Most transportation aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where transportation aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transportation aides work.
Transportation aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Transportation aide jobs by company type
Employees with the transportation aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transportation aides prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Transportation aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 11% |
Transportation aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for transportation aides are health care, education and government.
Transportation aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 53% |
| Education | 15% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Transportation aide turnover and employment statistics
Transportation aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transportation aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transportation aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transportation aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 7.91% |
| 2013 | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 6.57% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 4.90% |
| 2017 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 3.40% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.25% |
Average transportation aide tenure
The average transportation aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,628 transportation aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Transportation aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Transportation aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transportation aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 5.28% | 10,289 |
| Health Care Assistant | 6.05% | 242,669 |
| Transportation Aide | 7.07% | - |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Weight Loss Consultant | 7.30% | 16,513 |
| Psychiatric Orderly | 10.58% | 4,739 |
Similar transportation aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 5.28% | 10,289 |
| Health Care Assistant | 6.05% | 242,669 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Weight Loss Consultant | 7.30% | 16,513 |
| Psychiatric Orderly | 10.58% | 4,739 |
Foreign languages spoken by transportation aides
The most common foreign language among transportation aides is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 8.2%
- Arabic, 6.1%
- Gujarati, 4.1%
- Hindi, 4.1%
- Other, 20.4%
Transportation aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 8.2% |
| Arabic | 6.1% |
| Gujarati | 4.1% |
| Hindi | 4.1% |
| Other | 20.4% |
