Cargo service agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Cargo service agent demographics by:
Cargo service agent gender statistics
30.7% of cargo service agents are women and 69.3% of cargo service agents are men.
- Male, 69.3%
- Female, 30.7%
Cargo service agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.3% |
| Female | 30.7% |
Cargo service agent gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,433
Female income
$33,614
Cargo service agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cargo service agent positions over time. Currently, 30.7% of cargo service agents are female.
Cargo service agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.84% | 24.16% |
| 2011 | 71.91% | 28.09% |
| 2012 | 71.75% | 28.25% |
| 2013 | 77.59% | 22.41% |
| 2014 | 73.68% | 26.32% |
| 2015 | 76.84% | 23.16% |
| 2016 | 71.28% | 28.72% |
| 2017 | 76.91% | 23.09% |
| 2018 | 74.12% | 25.88% |
| 2019 | 71.18% | 28.82% |
| 2020 | 73.39% | 26.61% |
| 2021 | 69.29% | 30.71% |
Cargo service agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared cargo service 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 Service Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Cargo service agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cargo service agents is White, which makes up 46.0% of all cargo service agents. Comparatively, 22.8% of cargo service agents are Hispanic or Latino and 15.4% of cargo service agents are Asian.
- White, 46.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.8%
- Asian, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cargo service agent race
| Cargo service agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 46.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% |
| Asian | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cargo service agent race and ethnicity over time
See how cargo service agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cargo service agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.35% | 11.19% | 13.12% | 17.96% |
| 2011 | 48.41% | 10.65% | 9.73% | 25.61% |
| 2012 | 50.05% | 13.04% | 12.58% | 22.28% |
| 2013 | 54.21% | 9.63% | 10.73% | 21.89% |
| 2014 | 53.75% | 13.78% | 8.89% | 19.58% |
| 2015 | 52.57% | 7.66% | 10.60% | 24.67% |
| 2016 | 49.20% | 9.64% | 12.58% | 24.41% |
| 2017 | 51.71% | 10.13% | 9.82% | 23.97% |
| 2018 | 56.21% | 7.62% | 10.08% | 22.93% |
| 2019 | 49.02% | 13.79% | 9.85% | 22.59% |
| 2020 | 51.55% | 10.53% | 11.66% | 20.42% |
| 2021 | 45.95% | 7.73% | 15.43% | 22.79% |
Cargo service agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cargo service agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cargo service agents have the lowest average salary at $34,031.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,732 |
| White | $34,490 |
| Black or African American | $34,031 |
| Asian | $36,069 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,062 |
Average cargo service agent age
See how the average age of cargo service agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cargo service agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 38 |
Cargo service agent age breakdown
The average age of cargo service agents is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the cargo service agent population.
Cargo service agent age breakdown
| Cargo Service Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Cargo service agent educational attainment
The most common degree for cargo service agents is associate degree, with 33% of cargo service agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cargo service agents by degree level
| Cargo service agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cargo service agent employment statistics
Company size where cargo service agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cargo service agents work.
Cargo service agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Cargo service agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for cargo service agents are transportation, technology and manufacturing.
Cargo service agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 49% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Cargo service agent turnover and employment statistics
Cargo service agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cargo service agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cargo service agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cargo service 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 service agent tenure
The average cargo service agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 140 cargo service agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Cargo service agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Cargo service agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cargo service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf Stocker | 6.40% | 25,504 |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Window Clerk | 10.33% | 69,533 |
| Mill Recorder | 10.63% | 756 |
| Cargo Service Agent | 11.28% | - |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Similar cargo service agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf Stocker | 6.40% | 25,504 |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Window Clerk | 10.33% | 69,533 |
| Mill Recorder | 10.63% | 756 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by cargo service agents
The most common foreign language among cargo service agents is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Other, 9.1%
Cargo service agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.1% |