Cargo lead demographics and statistics in the US
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Cargo lead gender statistics
20.8% of cargo leads are women and 79.2% of cargo leads are men.
- Male, 79.2%
- Female, 20.8%
Cargo lead gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.2% |
| Female | 20.8% |
Cargo lead gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,974
Female income
$57,455
Cargo lead gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cargo lead positions over time. Currently, 20.8% of cargo leads are female.
Cargo lead gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.68% | 15.32% |
| 2011 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
| 2012 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2013 | 86.27% | 13.73% |
| 2014 | 85.15% | 14.85% |
| 2015 | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| 2016 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2017 | 80.78% | 19.22% |
| 2018 | 81.35% | 18.65% |
| 2019 | 84.49% | 15.51% |
| 2020 | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 2021 | 79.17% | 20.83% |
Cargo lead related jobs gender ratio
We compared cargo leads with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, material crew supervisor and yard foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Move Coordinator | 29% | 71% |
| Cargo Lead | 79% | 21% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Cargo lead demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cargo leads is White, which makes up 51.8% of all cargo leads. Comparatively, 26.4% of cargo leads are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of cargo leads are Black or African American.
- White, 51.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.4%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Cargo lead race
| Cargo lead race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Cargo lead race and ethnicity over time
See how cargo lead racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cargo lead race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.38% | 10.94% | 4.45% | 22.78% |
| 2011 | 61.01% | 11.11% | 3.87% | 21.36% |
| 2012 | 60.67% | 9.29% | 4.10% | 22.62% |
| 2013 | 60.58% | 11.04% | 3.25% | 22.36% |
| 2014 | 58.35% | 10.94% | 4.06% | 23.28% |
| 2015 | 58.41% | 11.47% | 3.57% | 23.67% |
| 2016 | 57.54% | 11.46% | 3.55% | 24.45% |
| 2017 | 56.29% | 12.19% | 5.14% | 23.19% |
| 2018 | 56.44% | 10.78% | 4.74% | 25.25% |
| 2019 | 55.82% | 10.47% | 4.78% | 26.05% |
| 2020 | 53.86% | 11.36% | 3.89% | 25.60% |
| 2021 | 51.79% | 11.05% | 5.01% | 26.41% |
Cargo lead wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cargo leads have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cargo leads have the lowest average salary at $70,711.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,746 |
| White | $73,920 |
| Black or African American | $70,711 |
| Asian | $72,133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,460 |
Average cargo lead age
See how the average age of cargo leads varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cargo lead age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 |
Cargo lead age breakdown
The average age of cargo leads is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the cargo lead population.
Cargo lead age breakdown
| Cargo Lead Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Cargo lead educational attainment
The most common degree for cargo leads is high school diploma, with 35% of cargo leads earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Cargo leads by degree level
| Cargo lead degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Cargo lead wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cargo leads with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,705 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cargo leads earn a median annual income of $76,652 compared to $68,008 for cargo leads with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,705 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,174 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,652 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,008 |
Cargo lead employment statistics
Company size where cargo leads work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cargo leads work.
Cargo lead jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Cargo lead jobs by industry
The most common industries for cargo leads are transportation, professional and technology.
Cargo lead industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 46% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Cargo lead turnover and employment statistics
Cargo lead unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cargo leads between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cargo lead unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cargo lead unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 6.61% |
| 2012 | 4.57% |
| 2013 | 4.83% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 2.10% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 2.84% |
| 2021 | 3.63% |
Average cargo lead tenure
The average cargo lead stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 cargo leads resumes in Zippia's database.
Cargo lead tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Cargo lead LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cargo leads 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Cargo Lead | 8.13% | - |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar cargo lead jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by cargo leads
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cargo lead languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |