Public school bus drivers are more likely to be women and Black workers than workers in the private sector: Share of state and local government school bus drivers, all state and local government workers, and private-sector workers by gender and race/ethnicity
| Group | State and local government school bus drivers | All state and local government workers | Private-sector workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 45.7% | 40.5% | 53.2% |
| Women | 54.3% | 59.5% | 46.8% |
| White | 61.7% | 62.7% | 59.1% |
| Black | 20.0% | 13.3% | 10.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.6% | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| AAPI | 1.3% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
Note: AAPI stands for Asian American and Pacific Islander.
Source: EPI analysis of 2021 American Community Survey microdata.