Freight checker demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight checker demographics by:
Freight checker gender statistics
30.4% of freight checkers are women and 69.6% of freight checkers are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Freight checker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Freight checker gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,317
Female income
$54,368
Freight checker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight checker positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of freight checkers are female.
Freight checker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.24% | 30.76% |
| 2011 | 70.05% | 29.95% |
| 2012 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
| 2013 | 70.74% | 29.26% |
| 2014 | 70.29% | 29.71% |
| 2015 | 72.13% | 27.87% |
| 2016 | 67.19% | 32.81% |
| 2017 | 66.97% | 33.03% |
| 2018 | 68.30% | 31.70% |
| 2019 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2020 | 64.94% | 35.06% |
| 2021 | 69.62% | 30.38% |
Freight checker related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight checkers 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 Checker | 70% | 30% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Freight checker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight checkers is White, which makes up 53.9% of all freight checkers. Comparatively, 23.0% of freight checkers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of freight checkers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.0%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Freight checker race
| Freight checker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Freight checker race and ethnicity over time
See how freight checker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight checker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.88% | 10.85% | 5.08% | 19.53% |
| 2011 | 55.78% | 13.10% | 5.20% | 23.56% |
| 2012 | 60.51% | 10.66% | 6.20% | 19.85% |
| 2013 | 59.58% | 12.07% | 5.59% | 20.22% |
| 2014 | 58.02% | 11.16% | 6.78% | 21.30% |
| 2015 | 55.77% | 13.52% | 5.83% | 22.15% |
| 2016 | 58.55% | 12.25% | 5.17% | 21.23% |
| 2017 | 56.49% | 10.39% | 7.60% | 22.65% |
| 2018 | 60.16% | 10.93% | 5.82% | 21.23% |
| 2019 | 58.87% | 11.04% | 5.12% | 22.34% |
| 2020 | 56.75% | 7.71% | 6.14% | 25.08% |
| 2021 | 53.91% | 10.77% | 6.26% | 23.04% |
Freight checker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,020 |
| White | $62,677 |
| Black or African American | $58,945 |
| Asian | $65,256 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,899 |
Average freight checker age
See how the average age of freight checkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freight checker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
Freight checker age breakdown
The average age of freight checkers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the freight checker population.
Freight checker age breakdown
| Freight Checker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Freight checker educational attainment
The most common degree for freight checkers is high school diploma, with 54% of freight checkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Freight checkers by degree level
| Freight checker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Freight checker employment statistics
Company size where freight checkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight checkers work.
Freight checker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Freight checker jobs by industry
The most common industries for freight checkers are retail, transportation and professional.
Freight checker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 21% |
| Transportation | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Freight checker turnover and employment statistics
Freight checker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight checkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight checker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight checker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 11.16% |
| 2012 | 9.68% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 6.89% |
| 2016 | 5.92% |
| 2017 | 6.18% |
| 2018 | 5.69% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.88% |
| 2021 | 6.02% |
Average freight checker tenure
The average freight checker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 freight checkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight checker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Freight checker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight checkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freight Checker | 4.33% | - |
| Inventory Control Technician | 6.40% | 66,559 |
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Capacity Planner | 10.63% | 19,024 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Radio Dispatcher | 17.25% | 6,830 |
Similar freight checker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Control Technician | 6.40% | 66,559 |
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Capacity Planner | 10.63% | 19,024 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Radio Dispatcher | 17.25% | 6,830 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight checkers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Freight checker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |