Freight receiver demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight receiver gender statistics
20.8% of freight receivers are women and 79.2% of freight receivers are men.
- Male, 79.2%
- Female, 20.8%
Freight receiver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.2% |
| Female | 20.8% |
Freight receiver gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,365
Female income
$31,598
Freight receiver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight receiver positions over time. Currently, 20.8% of freight receivers are female.
Freight receiver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.98% | 17.02% |
| 2011 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 2012 | 83.54% | 16.46% |
| 2013 | 82.92% | 17.08% |
| 2014 | 82.87% | 17.13% |
| 2015 | 83.04% | 16.96% |
| 2016 | 81.70% | 18.30% |
| 2017 | 82.12% | 17.88% |
| 2018 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2019 | 79.97% | 20.03% |
| 2020 | 79.77% | 20.23% |
| 2021 | 79.22% | 20.78% |
Freight receiver related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight receivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Freight Receiver | 79% | 21% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Freight receiver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight receivers is White, which makes up 52.5% of all freight receivers. Comparatively, 22.3% of freight receivers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of freight receivers are Black or African American.
- White, 52.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Freight receiver race
| Freight receiver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Freight receiver race and ethnicity over time
See how freight receiver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight receiver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.91% | 12.56% | 4.08% | 18.54% |
| 2011 | 60.04% | 14.00% | 4.11% | 18.59% |
| 2012 | 60.92% | 13.31% | 4.05% | 18.55% |
| 2013 | 61.20% | 12.75% | 4.17% | 18.54% |
| 2014 | 59.86% | 13.43% | 4.22% | 19.22% |
| 2015 | 59.32% | 12.98% | 4.20% | 20.07% |
| 2016 | 59.47% | 12.77% | 4.30% | 20.03% |
| 2017 | 59.10% | 12.56% | 4.73% | 20.09% |
| 2018 | 60.20% | 12.38% | 4.45% | 19.44% |
| 2019 | 58.77% | 12.62% | 4.66% | 20.40% |
| 2020 | 55.02% | 13.58% | 5.24% | 20.43% |
| 2021 | 52.52% | 13.11% | 5.70% | 22.30% |
Freight receiver wage gap by race
According to our data, white freight receivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american freight receivers have the lowest average salary at $32,882.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,267 |
| White | $33,822 |
| Black or African American | $32,882 |
| Asian | $33,393 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,466 |
Average freight receiver age
See how the average age of freight receivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freight receiver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Freight receiver age breakdown
The average age of freight receivers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the freight receiver population.
Freight receiver age breakdown
| Freight Receiver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Freight receiver educational attainment
The most common degree for freight receivers is high school diploma, with 52% of freight receivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Freight receivers by degree level
| Freight receiver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Freight receiver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, freight receivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,896 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, freight receivers earn a median annual income of $33,640 compared to $33,169 for freight receivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,169 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,640 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,896 |
Freight receiver employment statistics
Company size where freight receivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight receivers work.
Freight receiver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 47% |
Freight receiver jobs by industry
The most common industries for freight receivers are retail, manufacturing and non profits.
Freight receiver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 40% |
| Fortune 500 | 28% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Freight receiver turnover and employment statistics
Freight receiver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight receivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight receiver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight receiver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average freight receiver tenure
The average freight receiver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 178 freight receivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight receiver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Freight receiver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight receivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting Grapple Operator | 1.94% | 30,296 |
| Skidder Loader | 3.85% | 2,766 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Car Worker | 4.59% | 28,945 |
| Freight Receiver | 4.67% | - |
| Cigar Packer | 6.68% | 16,067 |
| Dryer Feeder | 10.43% | 627 |
Similar freight receiver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting Grapple Operator | 1.94% | 30,296 |
| Skidder Loader | 3.85% | 2,766 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Car Worker | 4.59% | 28,945 |
| Cigar Packer | 6.68% | 16,067 |
| Dryer Feeder | 10.43% | 627 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight receivers
The most common foreign language among freight receivers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Hindi, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Freight receiver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Hindi | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
