Box sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Box sorter gender statistics
35.6% of box sorters are women and 64.4% of box sorters are men.
- Male, 64.4%
- Female, 35.6%
Box sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.4% |
| Female | 35.6% |
Box sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,797
Female income
$26,620
Box sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in box sorter positions over time. Currently, 35.6% of box sorters are female.
Box sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.78% | 30.22% |
| 2011 | 70.44% | 29.56% |
| 2012 | 70.62% | 29.38% |
| 2013 | 69.68% | 30.32% |
| 2014 | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 2015 | 69.86% | 30.14% |
| 2016 | 67.88% | 32.12% |
| 2017 | 68.50% | 31.50% |
| 2018 | 67.21% | 32.79% |
| 2019 | 65.41% | 34.59% |
| 2020 | 65.13% | 34.87% |
| 2021 | 64.36% | 35.64% |
Box sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared box sorters 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% |
| Box Sorter | 64% | 36% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Box sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among box sorters is White, which makes up 52.9% of all box sorters. Comparatively, 21.8% of box sorters are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of box sorters are Black or African American.
- White, 52.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.8%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Box sorter race
| Box sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Box sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how box sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Box sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.28% | 12.63% | 4.35% | 18.01% |
| 2011 | 60.41% | 14.07% | 4.39% | 18.06% |
| 2012 | 61.29% | 13.38% | 4.32% | 18.02% |
| 2013 | 61.57% | 12.83% | 4.45% | 18.01% |
| 2014 | 60.23% | 13.51% | 4.50% | 18.69% |
| 2015 | 59.69% | 13.05% | 4.48% | 19.54% |
| 2016 | 59.84% | 12.84% | 4.58% | 19.49% |
| 2017 | 59.48% | 12.64% | 5.00% | 19.56% |
| 2018 | 60.58% | 12.45% | 4.73% | 18.90% |
| 2019 | 59.14% | 12.70% | 4.94% | 19.86% |
| 2020 | 55.39% | 13.66% | 5.52% | 19.90% |
| 2021 | 52.89% | 13.18% | 5.98% | 21.76% |
Box sorter wage gap by race
According to our data, white box sorters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american box sorters have the lowest average salary at $27,477.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,732 |
| White | $28,100 |
| Black or African American | $27,477 |
| Asian | $27,816 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,864 |
Average box sorter age
See how the average age of box sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Box sorter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Box sorter age breakdown
The average age of box sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the box sorter population.
Box sorter age breakdown
| Box Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Box sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for box sorters is high school diploma, with 61% of box sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Box sorters by degree level
| Box sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Box sorter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, box sorters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $28,148 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, box sorters earn a median annual income of $27,979 compared to $27,667 for box sorters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,667 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,979 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,148 |
Box sorter employment statistics
Most box sorters work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where box sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where box sorters work.
Box sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Box sorter jobs by company type
Employees with the box sorter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most box sorters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Box sorter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 58% |
Box sorter jobs by industry
The most common industries for box sorters are transportation, retail and professional.
Box sorter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Transportation | 16% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Box sorter turnover and employment statistics
Box sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for box sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Box sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Box sorter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average box sorter tenure
The average box sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 217 box sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Box sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Box sorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of box sorters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Tier Lift Operator | 3.85% | 42,751 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Core Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,700 |
| Box Sorter | 4.67% | - |
| Pack Master | 6.68% | 9,106 |
| Automatic Spooler Operator | 10.43% | 29,733 |
Similar box sorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Tier Lift Operator | 3.85% | 42,751 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Core Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,700 |
| Pack Master | 6.68% | 9,106 |
| Automatic Spooler Operator | 10.43% | 29,733 |
Foreign languages spoken by box sorters
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Italian, 16.7%
Box sorter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Italian | 16.7% |