Mail courier demographics and statistics in the US
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Mail courier demographics by:
Mail courier gender statistics
27.1% of mail couriers are women and 72.9% of mail couriers are men.
- Male, 72.9%
- Female, 27.1%
Mail courier gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.9% |
| Female | 27.1% |
Mail courier gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,506
Female income
$31,132
Mail courier related jobs gender ratio
We compared mail couriers 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% |
| Mail Courier | 73% | 27% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Mail courier demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mail couriers is White, which makes up 54.8% of all mail couriers. Comparatively, 19.4% of mail couriers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of mail couriers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Mail courier race
| Mail courier race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Mail courier wage gap by race
According to our data, white mail couriers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mail couriers have the lowest average salary at $32,075.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,487 |
| White | $32,871 |
| Black or African American | $32,075 |
| Asian | $32,267 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,836 |
Average mail courier age
See how the average age of mail couriers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Mail courier age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | 35 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 30 |
| Asian | 41 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 33 |
Mail courier age breakdown
The average age of mail couriers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the mail courier population.
Mail courier age breakdown
| Mail Courier Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Mail courier educational attainment
The most common degree for mail couriers is high school diploma, with 35% of mail couriers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Mail couriers by degree level
| Mail courier degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Mail courier wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mail couriers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,351 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mail couriers earn a median annual income of $32,820 compared to $32,474 for mail couriers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,164 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,474 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,820 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,351 |
Mail courier employment statistics
Most mail couriers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where mail couriers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mail couriers work.
Mail courier jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Mail courier jobs by company type
Employees with the mail courier job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mail couriers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mail courier jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 11% |
Mail courier jobs by industry
The most common industries for mail couriers are education, finance and health care.
Mail courier industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Mail courier turnover and employment statistics
Average mail courier tenure
The average mail courier stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 763 mail couriers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mail courier tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Mail courier LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mail couriers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Night Stock Clerk | 6.40% | 105,883 |
| Mail Courier | 8.26% | - |
| City Carrier | 9.48% | 18,262 |
| Window Clerk | 10.33% | 69,533 |
| Contact Worker | 10.63% | 20,702 |
| Centrifugal Operator | 11.70% | 31,464 |
| Call Person | 17.25% | 45,355 |
Similar mail courier jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Night Stock Clerk | 6.40% | 105,883 |
| City Carrier | 9.48% | 18,262 |
| Window Clerk | 10.33% | 69,533 |
| Contact Worker | 10.63% | 20,702 |
| Centrifugal Operator | 11.70% | 31,464 |
| Call Person | 17.25% | 45,355 |
Foreign languages spoken by mail couriers
The most common foreign language among mail couriers is Spanish at 68.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 12.5% and Amharic is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 68.8%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Amharic, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Vietnamese, 6.3%
Mail courier languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.8% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Amharic | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Vietnamese | 6.3% |
