Freight agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight agent gender statistics
38.1% of freight agents are women and 61.9% of freight agents are men.
- Male, 61.9%
- Female, 38.1%
Freight agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.9% |
| Female | 38.1% |
Freight agent gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,692
Female income
$34,457
Freight agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight agent positions over time. Currently, 38.1% of freight agents are female.
Freight agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.30% | 30.70% |
| 2011 | 64.80% | 35.20% |
| 2012 | 64.62% | 35.38% |
| 2013 | 71.34% | 28.66% |
| 2014 | 66.80% | 33.20% |
| 2015 | 70.46% | 29.54% |
| 2016 | 64.08% | 35.92% |
| 2017 | 70.54% | 29.46% |
| 2018 | 67.31% | 32.69% |
| 2019 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2020 | 66.48% | 33.52% |
| 2021 | 61.86% | 38.14% |
Freight agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight 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% |
| Freight Agent | 62% | 38% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Freight agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight agents is White, which makes up 51.8% of all freight agents. Comparatively, 19.3% of freight agents are Hispanic or Latino and 14.2% of freight agents are Asian.
- White, 51.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Asian, 14.2%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Freight agent race
| Freight agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Asian | 14.2% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Freight agent race and ethnicity over time
See how freight agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.22% | 9.66% | 11.91% | 14.49% |
| 2011 | 54.27% | 9.12% | 8.51% | 22.15% |
| 2012 | 55.91% | 11.51% | 11.36% | 18.82% |
| 2013 | 60.07% | 8.10% | 9.52% | 18.42% |
| 2014 | 59.61% | 12.25% | 7.67% | 16.12% |
| 2015 | 58.43% | 6.13% | 9.39% | 21.21% |
| 2016 | 55.06% | 8.11% | 11.36% | 20.95% |
| 2017 | 57.57% | 8.60% | 8.60% | 20.51% |
| 2018 | 62.07% | 6.09% | 8.87% | 19.47% |
| 2019 | 54.88% | 12.26% | 8.63% | 19.13% |
| 2020 | 57.41% | 9.00% | 10.44% | 16.95% |
| 2021 | 51.82% | 6.20% | 14.22% | 19.32% |
Freight agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown freight agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american freight agents have the lowest average salary at $34,968.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,801 |
| White | $35,530 |
| Black or African American | $34,968 |
| Asian | $37,479 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,006 |
Average freight agent age
See how the average age of freight agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freight agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 38 |
Freight agent age breakdown
The average age of freight agents is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the freight agent population.
Freight agent age breakdown
| Freight Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Freight agent educational attainment
The most common degree for freight agents is bachelor's degree, with 37% of freight agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Freight agents by degree level
| Freight agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Freight agent employment statistics
Most freight agents work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where freight agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight agents work.
Freight agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Freight agent jobs by company type
Employees with the freight agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most freight agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Freight agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 2% |
Freight agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for freight agents are transportation, professional and manufacturing.
Freight agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 38% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Freight agent turnover and employment statistics
Freight agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight 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 freight agent tenure
The average freight agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 599 freight agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Freight agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricer | 6.40% | 4,539 |
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| Registered Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,578 |
| Production Planner/Buyer | 10.63% | 74,989 |
| Freight Agent | 11.28% | - |
| Posting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 53,653 |
| 911 Emergency Dispatcher | 17.25% | 27,140 |
Similar freight agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pricer | 6.40% | 4,539 |
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| Registered Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,578 |
| Production Planner/Buyer | 10.63% | 74,989 |
| Posting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 53,653 |
| 911 Emergency Dispatcher | 17.25% | 27,140 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight agents
The most common foreign language among freight agents is Spanish at 57.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 57.6%
- French, 12.1%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Mandarin, 6.1%
- German, 3.0%
- Other, 15.1%
Freight agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.6% |
| French | 12.1% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Mandarin | 6.1% |
| German | 3.0% |
| Other | 15.1% |
