Licensed customs broker demographics and statistics in the US
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Licensed customs broker gender statistics
45.8% of licensed customs brokers are women and 54.2% of licensed customs brokers are men.
- Male, 54.2%
- Female, 45.8%
Licensed customs broker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.2% |
| Female | 45.8% |
Licensed customs broker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,456
Female income
$48,299
Licensed customs broker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in licensed customs broker positions over time. Currently, 45.8% of licensed customs brokers are female.
Licensed customs broker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2011 | 45.30% | 54.70% |
| 2012 | 46.92% | 53.08% |
| 2013 | 48.91% | 51.09% |
| 2014 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2015 | 50.75% | 49.25% |
| 2016 | 48.86% | 51.14% |
| 2017 | 49.85% | 50.15% |
| 2018 | 58.25% | 41.75% |
| 2019 | 56.20% | 43.80% |
| 2020 | 57.52% | 42.48% |
| 2021 | 54.22% | 45.78% |
Licensed customs broker related jobs gender ratio
We compared licensed customs brokers 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% |
| Licensed Customs Broker | 54% | 46% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Licensed customs broker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among licensed customs brokers is White, which makes up 70.4% of all licensed customs brokers. Comparatively, 9.4% of licensed customs brokers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of licensed customs brokers are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Licensed customs broker race
| Licensed customs broker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Licensed customs broker race and ethnicity over time
See how licensed customs broker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Licensed customs broker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Licensed customs broker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian licensed customs brokers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino licensed customs brokers have the lowest average salary at $51,089.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,533 |
| White | $53,327 |
| Black or African American | $51,268 |
| Asian | $58,379 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,089 |
Average licensed customs broker age
See how the average age of licensed customs brokers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Licensed customs broker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Licensed customs broker age breakdown
The average age of licensed customs brokers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the licensed customs broker population.
Licensed customs broker age breakdown
| Licensed Customs Broker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Licensed customs broker educational attainment
The most common degree for licensed customs brokers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of licensed customs brokers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Licensed customs brokers by degree level
| Licensed customs broker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Licensed customs broker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, licensed customs brokers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $66,109 annually. With a Master's degree, licensed customs brokers earn a median annual income of $64,592 compared to $56,745 for licensed customs brokers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,592 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,745 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,109 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,994 |
Licensed customs broker employment statistics
Most licensed customs brokers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where licensed customs brokers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where licensed customs brokers work.
Licensed customs broker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Licensed customs broker jobs by company type
Employees with the licensed customs broker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most licensed customs brokers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Licensed customs broker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 2% |
Licensed customs broker jobs by industry
The most common industries for licensed customs brokers are transportation, real estate and finance.
Licensed customs broker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 20% |
| Real Estate | 18% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Insurance | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Licensed customs broker turnover and employment statistics
Licensed customs broker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for licensed customs brokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Licensed customs broker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Licensed customs broker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average licensed customs broker tenure
The average licensed customs broker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 678 licensed customs brokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Licensed customs broker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Licensed customs broker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of licensed customs brokers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Planning Specialist | 8.65% | 31,008 |
| Job Recruiter | 8.93% | 61,954 |
| Research Aide | 10.00% | 87,010 |
| Licensed Customs Broker | 11.05% | - |
| Environmental Compliance Manager | 11.64% | 35,731 |
| Raiser | 19.25% | 236 |
Similar licensed customs broker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Planning Specialist | 8.65% | 31,008 |
| Job Recruiter | 8.93% | 61,954 |
| Research Aide | 10.00% | 87,010 |
| Environmental Compliance Manager | 11.64% | 35,731 |
| Raiser | 19.25% | 236 |
Foreign languages spoken by licensed customs brokers
The most common foreign language among licensed customs brokers is Spanish at 45.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 45.2%
- Chinese, 9.7%
- Mandarin, 9.7%
- Portuguese, 6.5%
- German, 6.5%
- Other, 22.4%
Licensed customs broker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.2% |
| Chinese | 9.7% |
| Mandarin | 9.7% |
| Portuguese | 6.5% |
| German | 6.5% |
| Other | 22.4% |
