Shuttle Driver demographics and statistics in the US

Shuttle driver demographics research summary. Zippia estimates shuttle driver demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our shuttle driver estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about shuttle drivers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 31,010 shuttle drivers currently employed in the United States.
  • 23.2% of all shuttle drivers are women, while 76.8% are men.
  • The average shuttle driver age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of shuttle drivers is White (52.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.9%), Asian (9.3%) and Black or African American (8.4%).
  • Shuttle drivers are most in-demand in Phoenix, AZ.
  • The professional industry is the highest-paying for shuttle drivers.
  • Manchester, NH pays an annual average wage of $51,842, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women shuttle drivers earned 92% of what men earned.
  • 6% of all shuttle drivers are LGBT.
  • West Virginia is the best state for shuttle drivers to live.
  • Shuttle drivers are 67% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Shuttle Driver demographics by:

Shuttle Driver gender statistics

23.2% of shuttle drivers are women and 76.8% of shuttle drivers are men.
  • Male, 76.8%
  • Female, 23.2%

Shuttle Driver gender ratio

Gender
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Percentages
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Male76.8%
Female23.2%

Shuttle Driver gender pay gap

Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$36,806
female-income
Female Income
$33,748

Shuttle Driver gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shuttle driver positions over time. Currently, 23.2% of shuttle drivers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Shuttle Driver gender ratio by year

Year
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Male
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Female
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201079.63%20.37%
201177.04%22.96%
201278.65%21.35%
201380.29%19.71%
201478.78%21.22%
201579.52%20.48%
201677.37%22.63%
201777.41%22.59%
201878.89%21.11%
201978.55%21.45%
202078.44%21.56%
202176.76%23.24%

Shuttle Driver related jobs gender ratio

We compared shuttle 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 TitleascdescMaleascFemaleascdesc
Bus Matron11%89%
Bus Escort18%82%
Bus Monitor19%81%
Shuttle Driver77%23%
Wrecker Operator99%1%
Tank Wagon Driver99%1%
Diesel Truck Driver100%0%

Shuttle Driver demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among shuttle drivers is White, which makes up 52.8% of all shuttle drivers. Comparatively, 23.9% of shuttle drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of shuttle drivers are Asian.
  • White, 52.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 23.9%
  • Asian, 9.3%
  • Black or African American, 8.4%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Shuttle Driver Race

Shuttle Driver Race
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Percentages
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White52.8%
Hispanic or Latino23.9%
Asian9.3%
Black or African American8.4%
Unknown4.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Shuttle Driver race and ethnicity over time

See how shuttle driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Shuttle Driver race and ethnicity by year

Year
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White
ascdesc
Black or African American
ascdesc
Asian
ascdesc
Hispanic or Latino
ascdesc
201066.04%10.55%2.85%17.50%
201163.17%10.84%4.66%17.80%
201262.17%11.32%4.44%18.17%
201362.29%11.95%4.26%18.02%
201461.37%11.09%6.31%17.04%
201561.70%11.52%5.57%17.72%
201658.22%11.07%6.39%20.36%
201760.13%10.43%4.90%20.16%
201857.54%9.07%7.54%21.45%
201957.35%8.35%7.37%23.09%
202051.64%10.01%8.12%24.16%
202152.80%8.39%9.26%23.94%

Shuttle Driver wage gap by race

According to our data, unknown shuttle drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian shuttle drivers have the lowest average salary at $35,950.
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicityascdescSalaryascdesc
Unknown$38,065
White$36,882
Black or African American$36,537
Asian$35,950
Hispanic or Latino$36,629

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Average shuttle driver age

See how the average age of shuttle drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Shuttle Driver age by race and gender

Race
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Male Age
ascdesc
Female Age
ascdesc
Unknown4246
White5351
Black or African American4642
Asian44
Hispanic or Latino4643

Shuttle Driver age breakdown

The average age of shuttle drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the shuttle driver population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Shuttle Driver age breakdown

Shuttle Driver Years
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Percentages
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40+ years68%
30-40 years23%
20-30 years10%

Shuttle Driver educational attainment

The most common degree for shuttle drivers is high school diploma, with 38% of shuttle drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
  • High School Diploma, 38%
  • Bachelor's, 24%
  • Associate, 19%
  • Diploma, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 9%

Shuttle Drivers by degree level

Shuttle Driver Degree
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Percentages
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High School Diploma38%
Bachelor's24%
Associate19%
Diploma10%
Other Degrees9%

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Shuttle Driver wage gap by degree level

According to the data, shuttle drivers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,450 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, shuttle drivers earn a median annual income of $35,609 compared to $34,980 for shuttle drivers with an Associate degree.
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationascdescSalaryascdesc
High School Diploma or Less$35,609
Bachelor's Degree$36,450
Some College/ Associate Degree$34,980

Shuttle Driver employment statistics

Most shuttle drivers work for a private in the transportation industry.

Company size where shuttle drivers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where shuttle drivers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Shuttle Driver jobs by employer size

Company Size
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees35%
> 10,000 employees23%

Shuttle Driver jobs by company type

Employees with the shuttle driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shuttle drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Shuttle Driver jobs by sector

Company Type
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Percentages
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Education9%
Public23%
Private67%
Government1%

Shuttle Driver jobs by industry

The most common industries for shuttle drivers are transportation, hospitality and manufacturing.

Transportation

Hospitality

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Professional

Shuttle Driver turnover and employment statistics

Shuttle Driver unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for shuttle drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Shuttle Driver unemployment rate by year

Year
ascdesc
Shuttle Driver Unemployment Rate
ascdesc
20108.48%
20118.91%
20128.75%
20138.37%
20145.16%
20154.66%
20164.40%
20174.87%
20184.33%
20194.21%
202011.68%
202119.13%

Average shuttle driver tenure

The average shuttle driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 11,830 shuttle drivers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Shuttle Driver tenure statistics

Number of years
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Percentages
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Less than 1 year31%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years5%
11+ years5%

Shuttle Driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of shuttle drivers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleascdescLGBTascJob Openingsascdesc
Motor Operator1.73%26,419
Tank Driver3.95%783,401
Shuttle Driver6.17%-
Trackless Trolley Driver8.69%34,103
School Bus Attendant8.77%67,375

Similar shuttle driver jobs LGBT demographics

Profession
ascdesc
Percentages of LGBT
ascdesc
Job Openings
ascdesc
Motor Operator1.73%26,419
Tank Driver3.95%783,401
Trackless Trolley Driver8.69%34,103
School Bus Attendant8.77%67,375

Foreign languages spoken by shuttle drivers

The most common foreign language among shuttle drivers is Spanish at 64.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.6% and Russian is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
  • Spanish, 64.8%
  • French, 9.6%
  • Russian, 4.2%
  • German, 3.4%
  • Arabic, 3.1%
  • Other, 14.9%

Shuttle Driver languages spoken

Foreign Language
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Spanish64.8%
French9.6%
Russian4.2%
German3.4%
Arabic3.1%
Other14.9%

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Shuttle Driver location demographics

Where do shuttle drivers earn the most?

Shuttle drivers earn the most in Rhode Island, where the average shuttle driver salary is $52,285. The map here shows where shuttle drivers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Shuttle Drivers?

By looking through more than 11,830 resumes, we found that the most popular places for shuttle drivers are Houston, TX and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Shuttle Drivers

Shuttle Driver jobs by state

Rank
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State
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Number of Jobs
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Average Salary
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1Texas18,151$32,773
2California14,859$39,509
3Illinois13,072$38,874
4Georgia11,958$32,389
5Ohio11,362$37,429
6Pennsylvania9,371$41,104
7Indiana7,243$36,787
8North Carolina6,491$32,431
9Virginia6,398$37,441
10Missouri5,904$32,211
11New York5,724$43,473
12Tennessee5,386$34,156
13South Carolina5,167$38,507
14Kentucky5,089$34,827
15Michigan4,732$38,877
16Iowa4,164$42,599
17Maryland4,074$41,867
18Kansas3,952$40,290
19Wisconsin3,930$36,604
20Florida3,896$26,990
21Alabama3,748$33,280
22Minnesota3,648$41,488
23Oklahoma3,477$40,547
24Louisiana3,223$38,147
25Arkansas2,771$40,745
26Colorado2,688$34,380
27West Virginia2,669$42,938
28New Jersey2,469$44,242
29Washington2,411$40,822
30Mississippi2,325$31,394
31Massachusetts2,284$47,314
32Arizona2,085$33,727
33Oregon2,036$40,799
34Nebraska1,965$41,946
35New Mexico1,620$34,549
36Connecticut1,484$44,785
37Utah1,324$33,989
38Idaho1,004$38,531
39Delaware859$38,440
40Rhode Island577$52,285
41Nevada575$34,393
42New Hampshire499$51,880
43Maine488$50,804
44Montana455$34,699
45South Dakota418$43,195
46Vermont400$51,223
47Wyoming389$38,014
48North Dakota291$46,016
49Hawaii133$45,953
50Alaska131$43,812
51District of Columbia0$45,630

Where are shuttle drivers in high demand?

Shuttle drivers are in high demand in Phoenix, AZ. There are currently 20 job openings for shuttle drivers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country shuttle drivers are in the most demand.
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