Cargo supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Cargo supervisor gender statistics
23.1% of cargo supervisors are women and 76.9% of cargo supervisors are men.
- Male, 76.9%
- Female, 23.1%
Cargo supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.9% |
| Female | 23.1% |
Cargo supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,443
Female income
$60,633
Cargo supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cargo supervisor positions over time. Currently, 23.1% of cargo supervisors are female.
Cargo supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.86% | 17.14% |
| 2011 | 82.79% | 17.21% |
| 2012 | 82.51% | 17.49% |
| 2013 | 84.60% | 15.40% |
| 2014 | 83.38% | 16.62% |
| 2015 | 80.43% | 19.57% |
| 2016 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
| 2017 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2018 | 79.23% | 20.77% |
| 2019 | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 2020 | 80.65% | 19.35% |
| 2021 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
Cargo supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared cargo supervisors 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 Supervisor | 77% | 23% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Cargo supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cargo supervisors is White, which makes up 53.3% of all cargo supervisors. Comparatively, 23.6% of cargo supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of cargo supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 53.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.6%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Cargo supervisor race
| Cargo supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Cargo supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how cargo supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cargo supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.87% | 12.18% | 4.84% | 20.00% |
| 2011 | 62.49% | 12.35% | 4.27% | 18.58% |
| 2012 | 62.16% | 10.53% | 4.49% | 19.84% |
| 2013 | 62.07% | 12.29% | 3.64% | 19.58% |
| 2014 | 59.84% | 12.18% | 4.45% | 20.50% |
| 2015 | 59.90% | 12.71% | 3.96% | 20.89% |
| 2016 | 59.03% | 12.70% | 3.95% | 21.67% |
| 2017 | 57.78% | 13.44% | 5.53% | 20.41% |
| 2018 | 57.93% | 12.02% | 5.13% | 22.47% |
| 2019 | 57.31% | 11.72% | 5.17% | 23.27% |
| 2020 | 55.35% | 12.61% | 4.28% | 22.82% |
| 2021 | 53.28% | 12.29% | 5.41% | 23.63% |
Cargo supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cargo supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cargo supervisors have the lowest average salary at $73,328.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,999 |
| White | $76,342 |
| Black or African American | $73,328 |
| Asian | $74,726 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,905 |
Average cargo supervisor age
See how the average age of cargo supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Cargo supervisor 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 supervisor age breakdown
The average age of cargo supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the cargo supervisor population.
Cargo supervisor age breakdown
| Cargo Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Cargo supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for cargo supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 35% of cargo supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Cargo supervisors by degree level
| Cargo supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Cargo supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cargo supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $94,489 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cargo supervisors earn a median annual income of $79,678 compared to $71,454 for cargo supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,489 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,655 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,678 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,454 |
Cargo supervisor employment statistics
Most cargo supervisors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where cargo supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cargo supervisors work.
Cargo supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Cargo supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the cargo supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cargo supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cargo supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 9% |
Cargo supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for cargo supervisors are transportation, professional and technology.
Cargo supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 42% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Cargo supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Cargo supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cargo supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cargo supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cargo supervisor 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 supervisor tenure
The average cargo supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 332 cargo supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cargo supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Cargo supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cargo supervisors 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 Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Bagger | 4.53% | 3,411 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Cargo Supervisor | 8.13% | - |
| Conductor | 10.74% | 567 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar cargo supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Bagger | 4.53% | 3,411 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Conductor | 10.74% | 567 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by cargo supervisors
The most common foreign language among cargo supervisors is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 18.2% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- Chinese, 18.2%
- Hindi, 18.2%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Carrier, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Cargo supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| Chinese | 18.2% |
| Hindi | 18.2% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Carrier | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |