Assignment agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Assignment agent gender statistics
50.0% of assignment agents are women and 50.0% of assignment agents are men.
- Male, 50.0%
- Female, 50.0%
Assignment agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Assignment agent gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,281
Female income
$34,625
Assignment agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assignment agent positions over time. Currently, 50.0% of assignment agents are female.
Assignment agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.97% | 57.03% |
| 2011 | 41.85% | 58.15% |
| 2012 | 40.82% | 59.18% |
| 2013 | 42.71% | 57.29% |
| 2014 | 41.60% | 58.40% |
| 2015 | 41.16% | 58.84% |
| 2016 | 41.69% | 58.31% |
| 2017 | 41.60% | 58.40% |
| 2018 | 41.14% | 58.86% |
| 2019 | 45.54% | 54.46% |
| 2020 | 48.64% | 51.36% |
| 2021 | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Assignment agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared assignment agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Assignment Agent | 50% | 50% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Assignment agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assignment agents is White, which makes up 61.1% of all assignment agents. Comparatively, 17.4% of assignment agents are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of assignment agents are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Assignment agent race
| Assignment agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Assignment agent race and ethnicity over time
See how assignment agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assignment agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.83% | 10.23% | 3.82% | 13.30% |
| 2011 | 69.81% | 11.01% | 3.19% | 13.76% |
| 2012 | 70.57% | 10.51% | 3.79% | 12.90% |
| 2013 | 69.10% | 10.88% | 4.21% | 13.56% |
| 2014 | 67.19% | 11.34% | 4.35% | 14.22% |
| 2015 | 68.03% | 10.98% | 4.69% | 14.25% |
| 2016 | 67.99% | 10.39% | 3.67% | 15.77% |
| 2017 | 67.25% | 10.77% | 4.87% | 14.65% |
| 2018 | 67.44% | 9.97% | 4.44% | 15.57% |
| 2019 | 68.02% | 9.18% | 4.72% | 15.88% |
| 2020 | 62.13% | 10.94% | 6.27% | 15.71% |
| 2021 | 61.08% | 10.63% | 5.68% | 17.43% |
Assignment agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian assignment agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assignment agents have the lowest average salary at $35,334.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,008 |
| White | $40,647 |
| Black or African American | $35,334 |
| Asian | $42,069 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,692 |
Average assignment agent age
See how the average age of assignment agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assignment agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 41 |
| Asian | 38 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 38 |
Assignment agent age breakdown
The average age of assignment agents is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the assignment agent population.
Assignment agent age breakdown
| Assignment Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Assignment agent educational attainment
The most common degree for assignment agents is bachelor's degree, with 56% of assignment agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Assignment agents by degree level
| Assignment agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Assignment agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assignment agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,600 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, assignment agents earn a median annual income of $42,079 compared to $36,640 for assignment agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,600 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,060 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,079 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,640 |
Assignment agent employment statistics
Company size where assignment agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assignment agents work.
Assignment agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Assignment agent jobs by company type
Employees with the assignment agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assignment agents prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Assignment agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 14% |
Assignment agent turnover and employment statistics
Assignment agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assignment agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assignment agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assignment agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.97% |
| 2011 | 5.74% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 5.69% |
| 2014 | 4.63% |
| 2015 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 3.02% |
| 2017 | 3.02% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 4.19% |
| 2021 | 4.80% |
Average assignment agent tenure
The average assignment agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 assignment agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Assignment agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Assignment agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assignment agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Person | 6.40% | 67,673 |
| Copy Worker | 8.26% | 20,059 |
| Mailman | 9.48% | 9,024 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Assignment Agent | 10.63% | - |
| Mail Handler Sorter | 11.70% | 60,267 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Similar assignment agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Person | 6.40% | 67,673 |
| Copy Worker | 8.26% | 20,059 |
| Mailman | 9.48% | 9,024 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Mail Handler Sorter | 11.70% | 60,267 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by assignment agents
The most common foreign language among assignment agents is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gujarati at 25.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Gujarati, 25.0%
- Hindi, 25.0%
Assignment agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Gujarati | 25.0% |
| Hindi | 25.0% |