Truck driver instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Truck driver instructor gender statistics
13.4% of truck driver instructors are women and 86.6% of truck driver instructors are men.
- Male, 86.6%
- Female, 13.4%
Truck driver instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.6% |
| Female | 13.4% |
Truck driver instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,314
Female income
$41,006
Truck driver instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in truck driver instructor positions over time. Currently, 13.4% of truck driver instructors are female.
Truck driver instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.99% | 10.01% |
| 2011 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2012 | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 2013 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2014 | 88.04% | 11.96% |
| 2015 | 88.18% | 11.82% |
| 2016 | 87.81% | 12.19% |
| 2017 | 87.59% | 12.41% |
| 2018 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2019 | 86.47% | 13.53% |
| 2020 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2021 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
Truck driver instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared truck driver instructors 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% |
| Truck Driver Instructor | 87% | 13% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Truck driver instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among truck driver instructors is White, which makes up 59.2% of all truck driver instructors. Comparatively, 20.3% of truck driver instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of truck driver instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Truck driver instructor race
| Truck driver instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Truck driver instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how truck driver instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Truck driver instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.23% | 10.22% | 2.39% | 16.64% |
| 2011 | 67.87% | 10.61% | 2.41% | 16.53% |
| 2012 | 67.15% | 10.75% | 2.56% | 16.87% |
| 2013 | 67.24% | 10.29% | 2.48% | 17.39% |
| 2014 | 66.96% | 10.73% | 2.66% | 17.04% |
| 2015 | 66.05% | 11.07% | 2.70% | 17.50% |
| 2016 | 65.26% | 10.71% | 2.80% | 18.37% |
| 2017 | 65.05% | 10.83% | 2.82% | 18.54% |
| 2018 | 64.56% | 10.88% | 3.12% | 18.55% |
| 2019 | 64.94% | 10.84% | 2.94% | 18.45% |
| 2020 | 62.16% | 10.82% | 3.18% | 18.74% |
| 2021 | 59.21% | 11.51% | 3.52% | 20.35% |
Truck driver instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white truck driver instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian truck driver instructors have the lowest average salary at $44,991.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,399 |
| White | $45,739 |
| Black or African American | $45,128 |
| Asian | $44,991 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,316 |
Average truck driver instructor age
See how the average age of truck driver instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Truck driver instructor 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 |
Truck driver instructor age breakdown
The average age of truck driver instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the truck driver instructor population.
Truck driver instructor age breakdown
| Truck Driver Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Truck driver instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for truck driver instructors is high school diploma, with 34% of truck driver instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Truck driver instructors by degree level
| Truck driver instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Truck driver instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, truck driver instructors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,433 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, truck driver instructors earn a median annual income of $46,974 compared to $46,610 for truck driver instructors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,044 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,610 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,974 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,433 |
Truck driver instructor employment statistics
Most truck driver instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where truck driver instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where truck driver instructors work.
Truck driver instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Truck driver instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the truck driver instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most truck driver instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Truck driver instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 8% |
Truck driver instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for truck driver instructors are education, transportation and manufacturing.
Truck driver instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Transportation | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Truck driver instructor turnover and employment statistics
Truck driver instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for truck driver instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Truck driver instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Truck driver instructor 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 truck driver instructor tenure
The average truck driver instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 215 truck driver instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Truck driver instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Truck driver instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of truck driver instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Truck Driver Instructor | 3.95% | - |
| Drive Away Driver | 6.17% | 154,272 |
| Motor Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,807 |
| School Bus Driver | 8.77% | 112,230 |
Similar truck driver instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Drive Away Driver | 6.17% | 154,272 |
| Motor Coach Operator | 8.69% | 40,807 |
| School Bus Driver | 8.77% | 112,230 |
Foreign languages spoken by truck driver instructors
The most common foreign language among truck driver instructors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Truck driver instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |