Cargo specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Cargo specialist gender statistics
22.3% of cargo specialists are women and 77.7% of cargo specialists are men.
- Male, 77.7%
- Female, 22.3%
Cargo specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.7% |
| Female | 22.3% |
Cargo specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,583
Female income
$52,444
Cargo specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cargo specialist positions over time. Currently, 22.3% of cargo specialists are female.
Cargo specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.51% | 16.49% |
| 2011 | 83.45% | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 2013 | 85.20% | 14.80% |
| 2014 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2015 | 81.16% | 18.84% |
| 2016 | 82.40% | 17.60% |
| 2017 | 79.39% | 20.61% |
| 2018 | 79.98% | 20.02% |
| 2019 | 83.31% | 16.69% |
| 2020 | 81.36% | 18.64% |
| 2021 | 77.69% | 22.31% |
Cargo specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared cargo specialists 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 Specialist | 78% | 22% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Cargo specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cargo specialists is White, which makes up 53.2% of all cargo specialists. Comparatively, 21.3% of cargo specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of cargo specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 53.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Cargo specialist race
| Cargo specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Cargo specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how cargo specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cargo specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.76% | 13.47% | 5.76% | 17.68% |
| 2011 | 62.39% | 13.64% | 5.19% | 16.27% |
| 2012 | 62.06% | 11.82% | 5.41% | 17.52% |
| 2013 | 61.96% | 13.58% | 4.56% | 17.26% |
| 2014 | 59.74% | 13.47% | 5.37% | 18.18% |
| 2015 | 59.79% | 14.00% | 4.88% | 18.57% |
| 2016 | 58.92% | 13.99% | 4.87% | 19.36% |
| 2017 | 57.68% | 14.73% | 6.45% | 18.09% |
| 2018 | 57.82% | 13.31% | 6.05% | 20.15% |
| 2019 | 57.21% | 13.01% | 6.09% | 20.96% |
| 2020 | 55.24% | 13.90% | 5.20% | 20.50% |
| 2021 | 53.18% | 13.58% | 6.32% | 21.32% |
Cargo specialist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,931 |
| White | $61,059 |
| Black or African American | $59,457 |
| Asian | $60,202 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,297 |
Average cargo specialist age
See how the average age of cargo specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cargo specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of cargo specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the cargo specialist population.
Cargo specialist age breakdown
| Cargo Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Cargo specialist educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Cargo specialists by degree level
| Cargo specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Cargo specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,290 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,927 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,808 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,449 |
Cargo specialist employment statistics
Most cargo specialists work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where cargo specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cargo specialists work.
Cargo specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Cargo specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the cargo specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cargo specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cargo specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 12% |
Cargo specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for cargo specialists are transportation, professional and technology.
Cargo specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 32% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Cargo specialist turnover and employment statistics
Cargo specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cargo specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cargo specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cargo specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average cargo specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,622 cargo specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Cargo specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Cargo specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cargo specialists 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 |
| Bagger | 4.53% | 3,411 |
| Lot Porter | 4.91% | 14,346 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Cargo Specialist | 8.13% | - |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar cargo specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Bagger | 4.53% | 3,411 |
| Lot Porter | 4.91% | 14,346 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by cargo specialists
The most common foreign language among cargo specialists is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 7.5% and French is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Carrier, 7.5%
- French, 5.0%
- Arabic, 5.0%
- Korean, 5.0%
- Other, 17.5%
Cargo specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Carrier | 7.5% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Arabic | 5.0% |
| Korean | 5.0% |
| Other | 17.5% |
