Cargo operations agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Cargo operations agent gender statistics
21.3% of cargo operations agents are women and 78.8% of cargo operations agents are men.
- Male, 78.8%
- Female, 21.2%
Cargo operations agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.8% |
| Female | 21.2% |
Cargo operations agent gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,416
Female income
$39,475
Cargo operations agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cargo operations agent positions over time. Currently, 21.3% of cargo operations agents are female.
Cargo operations agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.76% | 16.24% |
| 2011 | 80.79% | 19.21% |
| 2012 | 80.67% | 19.33% |
| 2013 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2014 | 82.13% | 17.87% |
| 2015 | 84.50% | 15.50% |
| 2016 | 80.30% | 19.70% |
| 2017 | 84.54% | 15.46% |
| 2018 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2019 | 80.22% | 19.78% |
| 2020 | 81.92% | 18.08% |
| 2021 | 78.75% | 21.25% |
Cargo operations agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared cargo operations 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% |
| Cargo Operations Agent | 79% | 21% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Cargo operations agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cargo operations agents is White, which makes up 50.4% of all cargo operations agents. Comparatively, 23.4% of cargo operations agents are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of cargo operations agents are Asian.
- White, 50.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.4%
- Asian, 10.9%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cargo operations agent race
| Cargo operations agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.4% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cargo operations agent race and ethnicity over time
See how cargo operations agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cargo operations agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.76% | 11.83% | 8.55% | 18.61% |
| 2011 | 52.82% | 11.29% | 5.15% | 26.27% |
| 2012 | 54.46% | 13.68% | 8.00% | 22.94% |
| 2013 | 58.62% | 10.27% | 6.16% | 22.55% |
| 2014 | 58.16% | 14.42% | 4.31% | 20.24% |
| 2015 | 56.98% | 8.30% | 6.03% | 25.33% |
| 2016 | 53.61% | 10.28% | 8.00% | 25.07% |
| 2017 | 56.12% | 10.77% | 5.24% | 24.63% |
| 2018 | 60.62% | 8.26% | 5.51% | 23.59% |
| 2019 | 53.43% | 14.43% | 5.27% | 23.25% |
| 2020 | 55.96% | 11.17% | 7.08% | 21.07% |
| 2021 | 50.36% | 8.37% | 10.86% | 23.44% |
Cargo operations agent wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,889 |
| White | $40,884 |
| Black or African American | $40,145 |
| Asian | $43,457 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,195 |
Average cargo operations agent age
See how the average age of cargo operations agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cargo operations agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 38 |
Cargo operations agent age breakdown
The average age of cargo operations agents is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the cargo operations agent population.
Cargo operations agent age breakdown
| Cargo Operations Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Cargo operations agent educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Cargo operations agents by degree level
| Cargo operations agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Cargo operations agent employment statistics
Most cargo operations agents work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where cargo operations agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cargo operations agents work.
Cargo operations agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Cargo operations agent jobs by company type
Employees with the cargo operations agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cargo operations agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cargo operations agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 13% |
Cargo operations agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for cargo operations agents are transportation, professional and government.
Cargo operations agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 44% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Government | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Cargo operations agent turnover and employment statistics
Cargo operations agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cargo operations agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cargo operations agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cargo operations agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.06% |
| 2011 | 6.15% |
| 2012 | 4.52% |
| 2013 | 3.11% |
| 2014 | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.76% |
| 2019 | 2.87% |
| 2020 | 4.30% |
| 2021 | 2.78% |
Average cargo operations agent tenure
The average cargo operations agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 87 cargo operations agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Cargo operations agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Cargo operations agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cargo operations 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 6.40% | 9,011 |
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Capacity Planner | 10.63% | 19,024 |
| Cargo Operations Agent | 11.28% | - |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 21,538 |
Similar cargo operations agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 6.40% | 9,011 |
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Capacity Planner | 10.63% | 19,024 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 21,538 |
Foreign languages spoken by cargo operations agents
The most common foreign language among cargo operations agents is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
Cargo operations agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |