Fuel agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Fuel agent gender statistics
9.9% of fuel agents are women and 90.1% of fuel agents are men.
- Male, 90.1%
- Female, 9.9%
Fuel agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.1% |
| Female | 9.9% |
Fuel agent gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,703
Female income
$34,781
Fuel agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fuel agent positions over time. Currently, 9.9% of fuel agents are female.
Fuel agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2011 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2012 | 90.09% | 9.91% |
| 2013 | 90.49% | 9.51% |
| 2014 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2015 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2016 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
| 2017 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 2018 | 90.33% | 9.67% |
| 2019 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 89.92% | 10.08% |
| 2021 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
Fuel agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared fuel agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Fuel Agent | 90% | 10% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Fuel agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fuel agents is White, which makes up 66.0% of all fuel agents. Comparatively, 12.8% of fuel agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of fuel agents are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Fuel agent race
| Fuel agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Fuel agent race and ethnicity over time
See how fuel agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fuel agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.11% | 9.19% | 4.09% | 10.77% |
| 2011 | 72.47% | 10.28% | 5.05% | 10.37% |
| 2012 | 72.66% | 9.66% | 4.54% | 10.90% |
| 2013 | 73.33% | 10.00% | 5.07% | 9.13% |
| 2014 | 72.23% | 9.16% | 6.12% | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 73.66% | 9.02% | 5.47% | 9.67% |
| 2016 | 70.98% | 9.98% | 5.27% | 11.25% |
| 2017 | 72.35% | 8.36% | 6.68% | 10.33% |
| 2018 | 71.76% | 9.07% | 6.02% | 10.91% |
| 2019 | 70.94% | 8.89% | 6.15% | 11.61% |
| 2020 | 66.54% | 9.86% | 6.02% | 13.01% |
| 2021 | 66.01% | 9.38% | 6.61% | 12.78% |
Fuel agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fuel agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fuel agents have the lowest average salary at $35,553.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,553 |
| White | $36,220 |
| Black or African American | $37,375 |
| Asian | $37,684 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,723 |
Average fuel agent age
See how the average age of fuel agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fuel agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55 | 48 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 43 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Fuel agent age breakdown
The average age of fuel agents is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the fuel agent population.
Fuel agent age breakdown
| Fuel Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Fuel agent educational attainment
The most common degree for fuel agents is high school diploma, with 37% of fuel agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Fuel agents by degree level
| Fuel agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Fuel agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fuel agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,300 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fuel agents earn a median annual income of $39,731 compared to $31,756 for fuel agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,300 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,756 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,731 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,578 |
Fuel agent employment statistics
Most fuel agents work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where fuel agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fuel agents work.
Fuel agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Fuel agent jobs by company type
Employees with the fuel agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fuel agents prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fuel agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 21% |
Fuel agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for fuel agents are transportation, government and technology.
Fuel agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 28% |
| Government | 16% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Fuel agent turnover and employment statistics
Fuel agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fuel agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fuel agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fuel agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 4.52% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 2.75% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 3.60% |
Average fuel agent tenure
The average fuel agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 189 fuel agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Fuel agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Fuel agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fuel agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Fuel Agent | 7.17% | - |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Research And Development Specialist | 10.00% | 100,611 |
| Questioned Documents Examiner | 11.05% | 2,096 |
| Equal Opportunity Specialist | 11.64% | 2,866 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Similar fuel agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Research And Development Specialist | 10.00% | 100,611 |
| Questioned Documents Examiner | 11.05% | 2,096 |
| Equal Opportunity Specialist | 11.64% | 2,866 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Foreign languages spoken by fuel agents
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Arabic, 33.3%
Fuel agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |