Baggage agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Baggage agent gender statistics
31.2% of baggage agents are women and 68.8% of baggage agents are men.
- Male, 68.8%
- Female, 31.2%
Baggage agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.8% |
| Female | 31.2% |
Baggage agent gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,616
Female income
$30,744
Baggage agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in baggage agent positions over time. Currently, 31.2% of baggage agents are female.
Baggage agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.29% | 45.71% |
| 2011 | 56.11% | 43.89% |
| 2012 | 58.17% | 41.83% |
| 2013 | 57.86% | 42.14% |
| 2014 | 57.47% | 42.53% |
| 2015 | 58.93% | 41.07% |
| 2016 | 58.39% | 41.61% |
| 2017 | 60.60% | 39.40% |
| 2018 | 61.50% | 38.50% |
| 2019 | 66.41% | 33.59% |
| 2020 | 66.77% | 33.23% |
| 2021 | 68.81% | 31.19% |
Baggage agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared baggage agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Baggage Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Baggage agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among baggage agents is White, which makes up 52.2% of all baggage agents. Comparatively, 24.4% of baggage agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of baggage agents are Black or African American.
- White, 52.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.4%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Baggage agent race
| Baggage agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Baggage agent race and ethnicity over time
See how baggage agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Baggage agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.71% | 10.39% | 4.59% | 20.03% |
| 2011 | 60.35% | 9.97% | 6.02% | 19.88% |
| 2012 | 62.04% | 10.94% | 4.57% | 18.89% |
| 2013 | 58.83% | 10.97% | 6.47% | 19.08% |
| 2014 | 56.55% | 12.73% | 6.39% | 19.83% |
| 2015 | 58.58% | 11.57% | 6.44% | 19.40% |
| 2016 | 57.22% | 12.81% | 4.41% | 21.51% |
| 2017 | 53.22% | 13.72% | 5.37% | 23.36% |
| 2018 | 55.45% | 11.65% | 6.45% | 20.95% |
| 2019 | 54.22% | 12.13% | 5.96% | 22.79% |
| 2020 | 51.63% | 11.75% | 6.21% | 24.00% |
| 2021 | 52.22% | 9.24% | 6.62% | 24.44% |
Baggage agent wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,582 |
| White | $31,373 |
| Black or African American | $32,003 |
| Asian | $31,881 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,250 |
Average baggage agent age
See how the average age of baggage agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Baggage agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 39 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 48 |
| Asian | 42 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 43 |
Baggage agent age breakdown
The average age of baggage agents is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the baggage agent population.
Baggage agent age breakdown
| Baggage Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Baggage agent educational attainment
The most common degree for baggage agents is high school diploma, with 33% of baggage agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Baggage agents by degree level
| Baggage agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Baggage agent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,013 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,393 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,594 |
Baggage agent employment statistics
Company size where baggage agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where baggage agents work.
Baggage agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Baggage agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for baggage agents are transportation, technology and media.
Baggage agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 46% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Baggage agent turnover and employment statistics
Baggage agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for baggage agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Baggage agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Baggage agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.71% |
| 2011 | 7.36% |
| 2012 | 6.63% |
| 2013 | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 5.48% |
| 2015 | 4.40% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.66% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 3.64% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.25% |
Average baggage agent tenure
The average baggage agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 243 baggage agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Baggage agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Baggage agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of baggage 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Automotive Service Writer | 7.19% | 148,068 |
| Microfilmer | 8.60% | 118 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Periodicals Clerk | 11.16% | 66,332 |
| Baggage Agent | 12.37% | - |
| Employment Assistant | 15.31% | 4,946 |
Similar baggage agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Automotive Service Writer | 7.19% | 148,068 |
| Microfilmer | 8.60% | 118 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Periodicals Clerk | 11.16% | 66,332 |
| Employment Assistant | 15.31% | 4,946 |
Foreign languages spoken by baggage agents
The most common foreign language among baggage agents is Spanish at 68.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and Wolof is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 68.8%
- French, 18.8%
- Wolof, 6.3%
- Arabic, 6.3%
Baggage agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.8% |
| French | 18.8% |
| Wolof | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |