Auto porter demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto porter gender statistics
12.1% of auto porters are women and 87.9% of auto porters are men.
- Male, 87.9%
- Female, 12.1%
Auto porter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.9% |
| Female | 12.1% |
Auto porter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,469
Female income
$27,591
Auto porter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto porter positions over time. Currently, 12.1% of auto porters are female.
Auto porter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2011 | 90.96% | 9.04% |
| 2012 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2013 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2014 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2015 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2017 | 90.80% | 9.20% |
| 2018 | 89.52% | 10.48% |
| 2019 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2020 | 88.51% | 11.49% |
| 2021 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
Auto porter related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto porters 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% |
| Auto Porter | 88% | 12% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Auto porter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto porters is White, which makes up 61.1% of all auto porters. Comparatively, 15.4% of auto porters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of auto porters are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Auto porter race
| Auto porter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Auto porter race and ethnicity over time
See how auto porter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto porter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.60% | 14.12% | 4.03% | 15.81% |
| 2011 | 61.62% | 15.36% | 3.76% | 16.52% |
| 2012 | 62.28% | 13.09% | 4.20% | 17.61% |
| 2013 | 64.44% | 13.33% | 3.44% | 15.99% |
| 2014 | 62.99% | 12.87% | 4.14% | 16.63% |
| 2015 | 63.36% | 13.19% | 4.15% | 15.86% |
| 2016 | 61.69% | 14.87% | 4.32% | 16.29% |
| 2017 | 62.57% | 12.84% | 4.64% | 16.65% |
| 2018 | 65.43% | 11.19% | 4.63% | 15.61% |
| 2019 | 65.78% | 12.14% | 4.25% | 14.83% |
| 2020 | 61.71% | 12.45% | 5.18% | 15.94% |
| 2021 | 61.10% | 12.74% | 4.96% | 15.41% |
Auto porter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian auto porters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american auto porters have the lowest average salary at $28,244.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,347 |
| White | $28,432 |
| Black or African American | $28,244 |
| Asian | $28,708 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,617 |
Average auto porter age
See how the average age of auto porters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto porter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Auto porter age breakdown
The average age of auto porters is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the auto porter population.
Auto porter age breakdown
| Auto Porter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Auto porter educational attainment
The most common degree for auto porters is high school diploma, with 53% of auto porters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Auto porters by degree level
| Auto porter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Auto porter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auto porters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,125 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, auto porters earn a median annual income of $28,374 compared to $28,370 for auto porters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,374 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,370 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,125 |
Auto porter employment statistics
Most auto porters work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where auto porters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto porters work.
Auto porter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Auto porter jobs by company type
Employees with the auto porter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most auto porters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Auto porter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 90% |
| Government | 3% |
Auto porter jobs by industry
The most common industries for auto porters are automotive, retail and professional.
Auto porter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 31% |
| Retail | 25% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
Auto porter turnover and employment statistics
Auto porter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto porters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto porter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto porter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average auto porter tenure
The average auto porter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 209 auto porters resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto porter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Auto porter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto porters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,045 |
| Dock Worker/Forklift Operator | 3.85% | 110,536 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Auto Porter | 4.59% | - |
| Box Worker | 4.67% | 22,926 |
| Case Liner | 6.68% | 21,688 |
| Steam Tunnel Feeder | 10.43% | 650 |
Similar auto porter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,045 |
| Dock Worker/Forklift Operator | 3.85% | 110,536 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Box Worker | 4.67% | 22,926 |
| Case Liner | 6.68% | 21,688 |
| Steam Tunnel Feeder | 10.43% | 650 |
Foreign languages spoken by auto porters
The most common foreign language among auto porters is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Bosnian at 11.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Bosnian, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Croatian, 11.1%
Auto porter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Bosnian | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Croatian | 11.1% |