Freight Forwarder Demographics and Statistics In The US
Freight Forwarder Statistics By Gender
44.9% of freight forwarders are women and 55.1% of freight forwarders are men.
- Male, 55.1%
- Female, 44.9%
Freight Forwarders By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.1% |
| Female | 44.9% |
Gender Pay Gap For Freight Forwarder
Women Earn 94ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Freight Forwarder Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the freight forwarder position over time.
Freight Forwarder Gender 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 Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest difference in gender.
| 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% |
Freight Forwarder Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among freight forwarders is White, which makes up 44.5% of all freight forwarders. Comparatively, there are 23.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 18.0% of the Asian ethnicity.
- 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
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among freight forwarders.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Freight Forwarder Race 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
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,855 |
| White | $39,283 |
| Black or African American | $38,686 |
| Asian | $41,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,727 |
Freight Forwarder JOBS
Average Age of a Freight Forwarder
We determined the average age of freight forwarders based on ethnicity and gender.
Freight Forwarder Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 38 |
Freight Forwarder Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of freight forwarder employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of freight forwarders is 40+ years old, which represents 54% of the population.
Freight Forwarder Age
| Freight Forwarder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Types of Freight Forwarder Degree Levels
The most common degree for freight forwarders is bachelor's degree 48% of freight forwarders earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 23% and rounding it off is high school diploma with 17%.
- Bachelors, 48%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Masters, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Freight Forwarders By Education
| Freight Forwarder Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 48% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Masters | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Freight Forwarder Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where freight forwarders work. We found most freight forwarders work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most freight forwarders is the transportation industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire freight forwarders.
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% |
The Types Of Companies Freight Forwarder Work In
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% |
Top Industries Hiring Freight Forwarders
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ freight forwarders. Those industries include 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of freight forwarders changed.
- Unemployment rate
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% |
The Average Number of Years That Freight Forwarder Stay in a Job
By looking over 412 freight forwarders resumes, we figured out that the average freight forwarder enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 32%.
Freight Forwarder Tenure
| Number or 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% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Freight Forwarders with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to freight forwarders.
| 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 |
Freight Forwarder 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% |