Freight forwarder demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight forwarder gender statistics
44.9% of freight forwarders are women and 55.1% of freight forwarders are men.
- Male, 55.1%
- Female, 44.9%
Freight forwarder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.1% |
| Female | 44.9% |
Freight forwarder gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,514
Female income
$38,144
Freight forwarder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight forwarder positions over time. Currently, 44.9% of freight forwarders are female.
Freight forwarder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.09% | 36.91% |
| 2011 | 58.23% | 41.77% |
| 2012 | 58.04% | 41.96% |
| 2013 | 65.34% | 34.66% |
| 2014 | 60.38% | 39.62% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2016 | 57.47% | 42.53% |
| 2017 | 64.46% | 35.54% |
| 2018 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 2019 | 57.35% | 42.65% |
| 2020 | 60.03% | 39.97% |
| 2021 | 55.13% | 44.87% |
Freight forwarder related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight forwarders 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 Forwarder | 55% | 45% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Freight forwarder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight forwarders is White, which makes up 44.5% of all freight forwarders. Comparatively, 23.6% of freight forwarders are Hispanic or Latino and 18.0% of freight forwarders are Asian.
- White, 44.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.6%
- Asian, 18.0%
- Unknown, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Freight forwarder race
| Freight forwarder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 44.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.6% |
| Asian | 18.0% |
| Unknown | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Freight forwarder race and ethnicity over time
See how freight forwarder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight forwarder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.91% | 9.53% | 15.72% | 18.77% |
| 2011 | 46.97% | 8.99% | 12.32% | 26.42% |
| 2012 | 48.61% | 11.38% | 15.17% | 23.09% |
| 2013 | 52.77% | 7.98% | 13.33% | 22.70% |
| 2014 | 52.31% | 12.12% | 11.48% | 20.39% |
| 2015 | 51.13% | 6.01% | 13.20% | 25.48% |
| 2016 | 47.76% | 7.98% | 15.17% | 25.22% |
| 2017 | 50.26% | 8.47% | 12.41% | 24.78% |
| 2018 | 54.77% | 5.96% | 12.68% | 23.74% |
| 2019 | 47.57% | 12.13% | 12.44% | 23.40% |
| 2020 | 50.11% | 8.87% | 14.26% | 21.23% |
| 2021 | 44.51% | 6.07% | 18.03% | 23.59% |
Freight forwarder wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown freight forwarders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american freight forwarders have the lowest average salary at $38,686.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,855 |
| White | $39,283 |
| Black or African American | $38,686 |
| Asian | $41,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,727 |
Average freight forwarder age
See how the average age of freight forwarders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freight forwarder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 38 |
Freight forwarder age breakdown
The average age of freight forwarders is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the freight forwarder population.
Freight forwarder age breakdown
| Freight Forwarder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Freight forwarder educational attainment
The most common degree for freight forwarders is bachelor's degree, with 48% of freight forwarders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Freight forwarders by degree level
| Freight forwarder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Freight forwarder employment statistics
Most freight forwarders work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where freight forwarders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight forwarders work.
Freight forwarder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Freight forwarder jobs by company type
Employees with the freight forwarder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most freight forwarders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Freight forwarder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 1% |
Freight forwarder jobs by industry
The most common industries for freight forwarders are transportation, professional and manufacturing.
Freight forwarder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 41% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Freight forwarder turnover and employment statistics
Freight forwarder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight forwarders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight forwarder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight forwarder 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 forwarder tenure
The average freight forwarder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 412 freight forwarders resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight forwarder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Freight forwarder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight forwarders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Supply Technician | 6.40% | 30,995 |
| Caller | 8.26% | 852 |
| Postal Transportation Clerk | 10.33% | 78,807 |
| Piece Goods Clerk | 10.63% | 66,460 |
| Freight Forwarder | 11.28% | - |
| Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk | 11.70% | 92,286 |
| Emergency Dispatch Operator | 17.25% | 48,634 |
Similar freight forwarder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Central Supply Technician | 6.40% | 30,995 |
| Caller | 8.26% | 852 |
| Postal Transportation Clerk | 10.33% | 78,807 |
| Piece Goods Clerk | 10.63% | 66,460 |
| Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk | 11.70% | 92,286 |
| Emergency Dispatch Operator | 17.25% | 48,634 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight forwarders
The most common foreign language among freight forwarders is Spanish at 32.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 32.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 8.0%
- Japanese, 8.0%
- Chinese, 6.0%
- Other, 36.0%
Freight forwarder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 8.0% |
| Japanese | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 6.0% |
| Other | 36.0% |