Letter carrier technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Letter carrier technician demographics by:
Letter carrier technician gender statistics
27.4% of letter carrier technicians are women and 72.6% of letter carrier technicians are men.
- Male, 72.6%
- Female, 27.4%
Letter carrier technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.6% |
| Female | 27.4% |
Letter carrier technician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,067
Female income
$28,318
Letter carrier technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in letter carrier technician positions over time. Currently, 27.4% of letter carrier technicians are female.
Letter carrier technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.11% | 22.89% |
| 2011 | 76.85% | 23.15% |
| 2012 | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 2013 | 75.16% | 24.84% |
| 2014 | 73.35% | 26.65% |
| 2015 | 73.20% | 26.80% |
| 2016 | 74.39% | 25.61% |
| 2017 | 74.23% | 25.77% |
| 2018 | 73.32% | 26.68% |
| 2019 | 75.19% | 24.81% |
| 2020 | 73.24% | 26.76% |
| 2021 | 72.58% | 27.42% |
Letter carrier technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared letter carrier technicians 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% |
| Letter Carrier Technician | 73% | 27% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Letter carrier technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among letter carrier technicians is White, which makes up 60.0% of all letter carrier technicians. Comparatively, 16.9% of letter carrier technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of letter carrier technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Letter carrier technician race
| Letter carrier technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Letter carrier technician race and ethnicity over time
See how letter carrier technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Letter carrier technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.76% | 10.69% | 7.34% | 13.49% |
| 2011 | 67.65% | 10.58% | 7.06% | 12.71% |
| 2012 | 68.02% | 10.38% | 7.30% | 12.87% |
| 2013 | 67.06% | 9.79% | 7.29% | 13.80% |
| 2014 | 64.66% | 11.34% | 7.14% | 14.69% |
| 2015 | 67.01% | 10.65% | 6.99% | 13.74% |
| 2016 | 64.40% | 11.26% | 7.81% | 14.31% |
| 2017 | 62.86% | 11.79% | 7.74% | 15.43% |
| 2018 | 64.69% | 11.28% | 7.30% | 14.84% |
| 2019 | 63.99% | 10.91% | 7.73% | 15.24% |
| 2020 | 60.74% | 10.52% | 8.25% | 15.72% |
| 2021 | 60.03% | 10.86% | 7.62% | 16.85% |
Letter carrier technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian letter carrier technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown letter carrier technicians have the lowest average salary at $30,290.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,290 |
| White | $32,758 |
| Black or African American | $30,367 |
| Asian | $36,598 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,745 |
Average letter carrier technician age
See how the average age of letter carrier technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Letter carrier technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 49 |
| White | 50 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 46 |
| Asian | 53 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 48 |
Letter carrier technician age breakdown
The average age of letter carrier technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the letter carrier technician population.
Letter carrier technician age breakdown
| Letter Carrier Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Letter carrier technician educational attainment
The most common degree for letter carrier technicians is associate degree, with 36% of letter carrier technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Associate, 36%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Letter carrier technicians by degree level
| Letter carrier technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Letter carrier technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, letter carrier technicians with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $34,887 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, letter carrier technicians earn a median annual income of $33,481 compared to $32,996 for letter carrier technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,887 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,481 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,996 |
Letter carrier technician employment statistics
Company size where letter carrier technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where letter carrier technicians work.
Letter carrier technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Letter carrier technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for letter carrier technicians are finance, health care and professional.
Letter carrier technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 40% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
Letter carrier technician turnover and employment statistics
Letter carrier technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for letter carrier technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Letter carrier technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Letter carrier technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.81% |
| 2011 | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 1.82% |
| 2013 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 1.50% |
| 2018 | 1.54% |
| 2019 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 2.10% |
Average letter carrier technician tenure
The average letter carrier technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 150 letter carrier technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Letter carrier technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 37% |
Letter carrier technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of letter carrier technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Driver | 6.40% | 159,251 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Letter Carrier Technician | 9.48% | - |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Procurement Cost Coordinator | 10.63% | 27,767 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Emergency Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 41,202 |
Similar letter carrier technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Driver | 6.40% | 159,251 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Procurement Cost Coordinator | 10.63% | 27,767 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Emergency Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 41,202 |
Foreign languages spoken by letter carrier technicians
The most common foreign language among letter carrier technicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Letter carrier technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |