Mail agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Mail agent gender statistics
51.8% of mail agents are women and 48.2% of mail agents are men.
- Female, 51.8%
- Male, 48.2%
Mail agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% |
| Male | 48.2% |
Mail agent gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,286
Female income
$36,437
Mail agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mail agent positions over time. Currently, 51.8% of mail agents are female.
Mail agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.25% | 53.75% |
| 2011 | 46.09% | 53.91% |
| 2012 | 47.81% | 52.19% |
| 2013 | 48.31% | 51.69% |
| 2014 | 48.89% | 51.11% |
| 2015 | 48.76% | 51.24% |
| 2016 | 49.39% | 50.61% |
| 2017 | 49.87% | 50.13% |
| 2018 | 48.40% | 51.60% |
| 2019 | 47.91% | 52.09% |
| 2020 | 48.64% | 51.36% |
| 2021 | 48.20% | 51.80% |
Mail agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared mail agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Mail Agent | 48% | 52% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Mail agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mail agents is White, which makes up 52.9% of all mail agents. Comparatively, 20.2% of mail agents are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of mail agents are Black or African American.
- White, 52.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Mail agent race
| Mail agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Mail agent race and ethnicity over time
See how mail agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mail agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.31% | 13.82% | 6.34% | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 60.03% | 14.11% | 6.48% | 16.15% |
| 2012 | 59.23% | 13.99% | 6.29% | 17.00% |
| 2013 | 59.58% | 13.82% | 6.45% | 16.68% |
| 2014 | 58.95% | 13.77% | 6.77% | 16.86% |
| 2015 | 58.34% | 13.51% | 6.55% | 17.98% |
| 2016 | 57.45% | 14.00% | 6.79% | 17.87% |
| 2017 | 58.37% | 13.42% | 6.76% | 17.70% |
| 2018 | 58.18% | 13.00% | 6.93% | 18.08% |
| 2019 | 57.78% | 13.19% | 6.73% | 18.59% |
| 2020 | 55.22% | 12.60% | 6.88% | 19.20% |
| 2021 | 52.91% | 13.56% | 7.05% | 20.23% |
Mail agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mail agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mail agents have the lowest average salary at $38,413.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,528 |
| White | $39,435 |
| Black or African American | $38,413 |
| Asian | $40,908 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,194 |
Average mail agent age
See how the average age of mail agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mail agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Mail agent age breakdown
The average age of mail agents is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the mail agent population.
Mail agent age breakdown
| Mail Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Mail agent educational attainment
The most common degree for mail agents is high school diploma, with 47% of mail agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Mail agents by degree level
| Mail agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Mail agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mail agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,996 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mail agents earn a median annual income of $45,046 compared to $37,062 for mail agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,996 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,477 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,046 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,062 |
Mail agent employment statistics
Most mail agents work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where mail agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mail agents work.
Mail agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Mail agent jobs by company type
Employees with the mail agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mail agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mail agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 62% |
Mail agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for mail agents are professional, technology and transportation.
Mail agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Education | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Mail agent turnover and employment statistics
Mail agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mail agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mail agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mail agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average mail agent tenure
The average mail agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 171 mail agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Mail agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Mail agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mail 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vault Custodian | 5.53% | 8,440 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Mail Agent | 7.19% | - |
| Records Clerk | 8.60% | 101,023 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Library Aide | 11.16% | 40,987 |
| Recruiting Assistant | 15.31% | 20,862 |
Similar mail agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vault Custodian | 5.53% | 8,440 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Records Clerk | 8.60% | 101,023 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Library Aide | 11.16% | 40,987 |
| Recruiting Assistant | 15.31% | 20,862 |
Foreign languages spoken by mail agents
The most common foreign language among mail agents is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 20.0% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- Filipino, 20.0%
Mail agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| Filipino | 20.0% |