Freight sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight sorter demographics by:
Freight sorter gender statistics
29.1% of freight sorters are women and 70.9% of freight sorters are men.
- Male, 70.9%
- Female, 29.1%
Freight sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.9% |
| Female | 29.1% |
Freight sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,626
Female income
$29,337
Freight sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight sorter positions over time. Currently, 29.1% of freight sorters are female.
Freight sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2011 | 76.26% | 23.74% |
| 2012 | 76.42% | 23.58% |
| 2013 | 75.61% | 24.39% |
| 2014 | 75.54% | 24.46% |
| 2015 | 75.76% | 24.24% |
| 2016 | 74.03% | 25.97% |
| 2017 | 74.57% | 25.43% |
| 2018 | 73.43% | 26.57% |
| 2019 | 71.83% | 28.17% |
| 2020 | 71.58% | 28.42% |
| 2021 | 70.89% | 29.11% |
Freight sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight sorters 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 Sorter | 71% | 29% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Freight sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight sorters is White, which makes up 62.5% of all freight sorters. Comparatively, 15.7% of freight sorters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of freight sorters are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Freight sorter race
| Freight sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Freight sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how freight sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.91% | 10.02% | 3.44% | 11.97% |
| 2011 | 70.04% | 11.45% | 3.47% | 12.02% |
| 2012 | 70.92% | 10.76% | 3.41% | 11.98% |
| 2013 | 71.20% | 10.21% | 3.53% | 11.97% |
| 2014 | 69.86% | 10.89% | 3.58% | 12.65% |
| 2015 | 69.32% | 10.43% | 3.56% | 13.50% |
| 2016 | 69.47% | 10.23% | 3.66% | 13.46% |
| 2017 | 69.11% | 10.02% | 4.09% | 13.52% |
| 2018 | 70.20% | 9.84% | 3.81% | 12.87% |
| 2019 | 68.77% | 10.08% | 4.02% | 13.83% |
| 2020 | 65.02% | 11.04% | 4.60% | 13.86% |
| 2021 | 62.52% | 10.57% | 5.06% | 15.73% |
Freight sorter wage gap by race
According to our data, white freight sorters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american freight sorters have the lowest average salary at $30,276.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,555 |
| White | $30,957 |
| Black or African American | $30,276 |
| Asian | $30,646 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,700 |
Average freight sorter age
See how the average age of freight sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Freight sorter 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 sorter age breakdown
The average age of freight sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the freight sorter population.
Freight sorter age breakdown
| Freight Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Freight sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for freight sorters is bachelor's degree, with 39% of freight sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 35% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Freight sorters by degree level
| Freight sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Freight sorter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, freight sorters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,010 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, freight sorters earn a median annual income of $30,826 compared to $30,484 for freight sorters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,484 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,826 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,010 |
Freight sorter employment statistics
Company size where freight sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight sorters work.
Freight sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Freight sorter turnover and employment statistics
Freight sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight sorter 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 sorter tenure
The average freight sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 freight sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Freight sorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight sorters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Distributor Operator | 3.85% | 44,648 |
| Thrower | 4.13% | 1,178 |
| Coke Still Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,498 |
| Freight Sorter | 4.67% | - |
| Apple Packing Header | 6.68% | 614 |
| Machine Hose Cutter | 10.43% | 34,608 |
Similar freight sorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Distributor Operator | 3.85% | 44,648 |
| Thrower | 4.13% | 1,178 |
| Coke Still Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,498 |
| Apple Packing Header | 6.68% | 614 |
| Machine Hose Cutter | 10.43% | 34,608 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight sorters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Freight sorter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |