Deliverer demographics and statistics in the US
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Deliverer gender statistics
23.8% of deliverers are women and 76.2% of deliverers are men.
- Male, 76.2%
- Female, 23.8%
Deliverer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.2% |
| Female | 23.8% |
Deliverer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,752
Female income
$30,349
Deliverer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deliverer positions over time. Currently, 23.8% of deliverers are female.
Deliverer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.64% | 18.36% |
| 2011 | 81.16% | 18.84% |
| 2012 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
| 2013 | 79.08% | 20.92% |
| 2014 | 78.44% | 21.56% |
| 2015 | 78.67% | 21.33% |
| 2016 | 78.09% | 21.91% |
| 2017 | 77.72% | 22.28% |
| 2018 | 75.59% | 24.41% |
| 2019 | 75.97% | 24.03% |
| 2020 | 76.33% | 23.67% |
| 2021 | 76.16% | 23.84% |
Deliverer related jobs gender ratio
We compared deliverers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Deliverer | 76% | 24% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Deliverer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deliverers is White, which makes up 60.3% of all deliverers. Comparatively, 16.8% of deliverers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of deliverers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Deliverer race
| Deliverer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Deliverer race and ethnicity over time
See how deliverer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deliverer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.30% | 12.01% | 2.81% | 13.10% |
| 2011 | 68.94% | 12.39% | 2.83% | 12.99% |
| 2012 | 68.22% | 12.54% | 2.98% | 13.33% |
| 2013 | 68.31% | 12.07% | 2.90% | 13.85% |
| 2014 | 68.04% | 12.52% | 3.08% | 13.50% |
| 2015 | 67.12% | 12.85% | 3.12% | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 66.33% | 12.49% | 3.22% | 14.83% |
| 2017 | 66.13% | 12.61% | 3.24% | 15.00% |
| 2018 | 65.63% | 12.66% | 3.54% | 15.01% |
| 2019 | 66.02% | 12.63% | 3.36% | 14.91% |
| 2020 | 63.24% | 12.61% | 3.60% | 15.20% |
| 2021 | 60.29% | 13.30% | 3.94% | 16.81% |
Deliverer wage gap by race
According to our data, white deliverers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian deliverers have the lowest average salary at $33,497.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,818 |
| White | $34,092 |
| Black or African American | $33,605 |
| Asian | $33,497 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,753 |
Average deliverer age
See how the average age of deliverers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deliverer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Deliverer age breakdown
The average age of deliverers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the deliverer population.
Deliverer age breakdown
| Deliverer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Deliverer educational attainment
The most common degree for deliverers is high school diploma, with 40% of deliverers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Deliverers by degree level
| Deliverer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Deliverer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deliverers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,386 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, deliverers earn a median annual income of $35,019 compared to $34,737 for deliverers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,951 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,737 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,019 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,386 |
Deliverer employment statistics
Company size where deliverers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deliverers work.
Deliverer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Deliverer jobs by industry
The most common industries for deliverers are media, manufacturing and retail.
Deliverer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Deliverer turnover and employment statistics
Deliverer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deliverers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deliverer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deliverer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average deliverer tenure
The average deliverer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 770 deliverers resumes in Zippia's database.
Deliverer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Deliverer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deliverers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Deliverer | 3.95% | - |
| Chauffeur | 6.17% | 287,020 |
| Trackless Trolley Driver | 8.69% | 34,103 |
| School Bus Aide | 8.77% | 62,917 |
Similar deliverer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,441 |
| Chauffeur | 6.17% | 287,020 |
| Trackless Trolley Driver | 8.69% | 34,103 |
| School Bus Aide | 8.77% | 62,917 |
Foreign languages spoken by deliverers
The most common foreign language among deliverers is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- French, 15.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Romanian, 5.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Deliverer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Romanian | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |
