Trucker demographics and statistics in the US
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Trucker gender statistics
19.5% of truckers are women and 80.5% of truckers are men.
- Male, 80.5%
- Female, 19.5%
Trucker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.5% |
| Female | 19.5% |
Trucker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,791
Female income
$31,375
Trucker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trucker positions over time. Currently, 19.5% of truckers are female.
Trucker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 2011 | 84.49% | 15.51% |
| 2012 | 84.61% | 15.39% |
| 2013 | 84.02% | 15.98% |
| 2014 | 83.97% | 16.03% |
| 2015 | 84.13% | 15.87% |
| 2016 | 82.86% | 17.14% |
| 2017 | 83.26% | 16.74% |
| 2018 | 82.42% | 17.58% |
| 2019 | 81.22% | 18.78% |
| 2020 | 81.03% | 18.97% |
| 2021 | 80.50% | 19.50% |
Trucker related jobs gender ratio
We compared truckers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Trucker | 81% | 19% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Trucker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among truckers is White, which makes up 55.6% of all truckers. Comparatively, 18.4% of truckers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.7% of truckers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Trucker race
| Trucker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Trucker race and ethnicity over time
See how trucker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trucker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.01% | 13.14% | 3.83% | 14.60% |
| 2011 | 63.14% | 14.58% | 3.87% | 14.65% |
| 2012 | 64.02% | 13.89% | 3.80% | 14.61% |
| 2013 | 64.30% | 13.33% | 3.93% | 14.60% |
| 2014 | 62.96% | 14.01% | 3.97% | 15.28% |
| 2015 | 62.42% | 13.56% | 3.96% | 16.13% |
| 2016 | 62.57% | 13.35% | 4.06% | 16.09% |
| 2017 | 62.21% | 13.14% | 4.48% | 16.16% |
| 2018 | 63.31% | 12.96% | 4.20% | 15.50% |
| 2019 | 61.87% | 13.20% | 4.42% | 16.46% |
| 2020 | 58.12% | 14.16% | 4.99% | 16.49% |
| 2021 | 55.62% | 13.69% | 5.46% | 18.36% |
Trucker wage gap by race
According to our data, white truckers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american truckers have the lowest average salary at $33,126.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,656 |
| White | $34,423 |
| Black or African American | $33,126 |
| Asian | $33,829 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,931 |
Average trucker age
See how the average age of truckers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Trucker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Trucker age breakdown
The average age of truckers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the trucker population.
Trucker age breakdown
| Trucker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Trucker educational attainment
The most common degree for truckers is high school diploma, with 48% of truckers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Truckers by degree level
| Trucker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Trucker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, truckers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,526 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, truckers earn a median annual income of $34,172 compared to $33,521 for truckers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,521 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,172 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,526 |
Trucker employment statistics
Most truckers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where truckers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where truckers work.
Trucker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Trucker jobs by company type
Employees with the trucker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most truckers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Trucker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 1% |
Trucker jobs by industry
The most common industries for truckers are transportation, manufacturing and professional.
Trucker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Trucker turnover and employment statistics
Trucker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for truckers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trucker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trucker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average trucker tenure
The average trucker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 397 truckers resumes in Zippia's database.
Trucker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Trucker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of truckers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Cooler Operator | 3.85% | 42,303 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Automobile Detailer | 4.59% | 5,834 |
| Trucker | 4.67% | - |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Press Breaker | 10.43% | 3,764 |
Similar trucker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Cooler Operator | 3.85% | 42,303 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Automobile Detailer | 4.59% | 5,834 |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Press Breaker | 10.43% | 3,764 |
Foreign languages spoken by truckers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Trucker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
