Ground support agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Ground support agent demographics by:
Ground support agent gender statistics
32.0% of ground support agents are women and 68.0% of ground support agents are men.
- Male, 68.0%
- Female, 32.0%
Ground support agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.0% |
| Female | 32.0% |
Ground support agent gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,253
Female income
$44,624
Ground support agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ground support agent positions over time. Currently, 32.0% of ground support agents are female.
Ground support agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.74% | 25.26% |
| 2011 | 70.70% | 29.30% |
| 2012 | 70.54% | 29.46% |
| 2013 | 76.54% | 23.46% |
| 2014 | 72.51% | 27.49% |
| 2015 | 75.77% | 24.23% |
| 2016 | 70.05% | 29.95% |
| 2017 | 75.84% | 24.16% |
| 2018 | 72.97% | 27.03% |
| 2019 | 69.95% | 30.05% |
| 2020 | 72.22% | 27.78% |
| 2021 | 68.02% | 31.98% |
Ground support agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared ground support agents 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% |
| Ground Support Agent | 68% | 32% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Ground support agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ground support agents is White, which makes up 49.9% of all ground support agents. Comparatively, 19.8% of ground support agents are Hispanic or Latino and 14.6% of ground support agents are Asian.
- White, 49.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Asian, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Ground support agent race
| Ground support agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Asian | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Ground support agent race and ethnicity over time
See how ground support agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ground support agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.30% | 11.51% | 12.27% | 15.01% |
| 2011 | 52.36% | 10.97% | 8.88% | 22.66% |
| 2012 | 53.99% | 13.36% | 11.73% | 19.34% |
| 2013 | 58.16% | 9.95% | 9.88% | 18.94% |
| 2014 | 57.70% | 14.10% | 8.04% | 16.64% |
| 2015 | 56.51% | 7.98% | 9.76% | 21.72% |
| 2016 | 53.14% | 9.96% | 11.73% | 21.46% |
| 2017 | 55.65% | 10.44% | 8.97% | 21.02% |
| 2018 | 60.15% | 7.94% | 9.24% | 19.98% |
| 2019 | 52.96% | 14.11% | 9.00% | 19.64% |
| 2020 | 55.50% | 10.85% | 10.81% | 17.47% |
| 2021 | 49.90% | 8.05% | 14.58% | 19.84% |
Ground support agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown ground support agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ground support agents have the lowest average salary at $45,883.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,418 |
| White | $47,289 |
| Black or African American | $45,883 |
| Asian | $52,309 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,978 |
Average ground support agent age
See how the average age of ground support agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ground support agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 38 |
Ground support agent age breakdown
The average age of ground support agents is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the ground support agent population.
Ground support agent age breakdown
| Ground Support Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Ground support agent educational attainment
The most common degree for ground support agents is bachelor's degree, with 34% of ground support agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Ground support agents by degree level
| Ground support agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Ground support agent employment statistics
Most ground support agents work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where ground support agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ground support agents work.
Ground support agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Ground support agent jobs by company type
Employees with the ground support agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ground support agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Ground support agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 5% |
Ground support agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for ground support agents are transportation, media and professional.
Ground support agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 34% |
| Media | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Ground support agent turnover and employment statistics
Ground support agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ground support agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ground support agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ground support agent 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 ground support agent tenure
The average ground support agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 275 ground support agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Ground support agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Ground support agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ground support 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf Stocker | 6.40% | 25,504 |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Inventory Lead | 10.63% | 19,766 |
| Ground Support Agent | 11.28% | - |
| Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk | 11.70% | 92,286 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Similar ground support agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf Stocker | 6.40% | 25,504 |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Inventory Lead | 10.63% | 19,766 |
| Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk | 11.70% | 92,286 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Foreign languages spoken by ground support agents
The most common foreign language among ground support agents is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.8% and Dutch is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- Chinese, 11.8%
- Dutch, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Indonesian, 5.9%
- Other, 35.2%
Ground support agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| Chinese | 11.8% |
| Dutch | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Indonesian | 5.9% |
| Other | 35.2% |