Freight broker demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight broker gender statistics
35.4% of freight brokers are women and 64.6% of freight brokers are men.
- Male, 64.6%
- Female, 35.4%
Freight broker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.6% |
| Female | 35.4% |
Freight broker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,902
Female income
$52,282
Freight broker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight broker positions over time. Currently, 35.4% of freight brokers are female.
Freight broker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.78% | 28.22% |
| 2011 | 67.47% | 32.53% |
| 2012 | 67.30% | 32.70% |
| 2013 | 73.72% | 26.28% |
| 2014 | 69.40% | 30.60% |
| 2015 | 72.89% | 27.11% |
| 2016 | 66.79% | 33.21% |
| 2017 | 72.96% | 27.04% |
| 2018 | 69.88% | 30.12% |
| 2019 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
| 2020 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
| 2021 | 64.64% | 35.36% |
Freight broker related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight brokers 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 Broker | 65% | 35% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Freight broker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight brokers is White, which makes up 58.3% of all freight brokers. Comparatively, 16.2% of freight brokers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of freight brokers are Asian.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Asian, 12.9%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Freight broker race
| Freight broker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Freight broker race and ethnicity over time
See how freight broker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight broker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.74% | 8.74% | 10.56% | 11.36% |
| 2011 | 60.80% | 8.20% | 7.17% | 19.02% |
| 2012 | 62.44% | 10.59% | 10.02% | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 66.60% | 7.18% | 8.17% | 15.29% |
| 2014 | 66.14% | 11.33% | 6.33% | 12.99% |
| 2015 | 64.96% | 5.21% | 8.05% | 18.08% |
| 2016 | 61.59% | 7.18% | 10.02% | 17.82% |
| 2017 | 64.10% | 7.67% | 7.26% | 17.38% |
| 2018 | 68.60% | 5.17% | 7.53% | 16.34% |
| 2019 | 61.41% | 11.34% | 7.29% | 16.00% |
| 2020 | 63.94% | 8.08% | 9.10% | 13.82% |
| 2021 | 58.34% | 5.28% | 12.88% | 16.19% |
Freight broker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown freight brokers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american freight brokers have the lowest average salary at $53,108.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,595 |
| White | $54,019 |
| Black or African American | $53,108 |
| Asian | $57,180 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,169 |
Average freight broker age
See how the average age of freight brokers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freight broker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 38 |
Freight broker age breakdown
The average age of freight brokers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the freight broker population.
Freight broker age breakdown
| Freight Broker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Freight broker educational attainment
The most common degree for freight brokers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of freight brokers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Freight brokers by degree level
| Freight broker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Freight broker employment statistics
Company size where freight brokers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight brokers work.
Freight broker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Freight broker jobs by industry
The most common industries for freight brokers are transportation, professional and manufacturing.
Freight broker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 43% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Freight broker turnover and employment statistics
Freight broker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight brokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight broker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight broker 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 broker tenure
The average freight broker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,031 freight brokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight broker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Freight broker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight brokers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Assistant | 6.40% | 68,253 |
| Laboratory Courier | 8.26% | 49,202 |
| Postal Transportation Clerk | 10.33% | 78,807 |
| Production Control Coordinator | 10.63% | 97,253 |
| Freight Broker | 11.28% | - |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |
Similar freight broker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Assistant | 6.40% | 68,253 |
| Laboratory Courier | 8.26% | 49,202 |
| Postal Transportation Clerk | 10.33% | 78,807 |
| Production Control Coordinator | 10.63% | 97,253 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight brokers
The most common foreign language among freight brokers is Spanish at 42.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 27.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 42.5%
- Carrier, 27.5%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Freight broker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.5% |
| Carrier | 27.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |
