Mail distributor demographics and statistics in the US
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Mail distributor gender statistics
51.7% of mail distributors are women and 48.3% of mail distributors are men.
- Female, 51.7%
- Male, 48.3%
Mail distributor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% |
| Male | 48.3% |
Mail distributor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,621
Female income
$30,054
Mail distributor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mail distributor positions over time. Currently, 51.7% of mail distributors are female.
Mail distributor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.27% | 45.73% |
| 2011 | 53.91% | 46.09% |
| 2012 | 52.92% | 47.08% |
| 2013 | 51.59% | 48.41% |
| 2014 | 49.23% | 50.77% |
| 2015 | 49.03% | 50.97% |
| 2016 | 50.57% | 49.43% |
| 2017 | 50.37% | 49.63% |
| 2018 | 49.19% | 50.81% |
| 2019 | 51.63% | 48.37% |
| 2020 | 49.08% | 50.92% |
| 2021 | 48.25% | 51.75% |
Mail distributor related jobs gender ratio
We compared mail distributors 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 Distributor | 48% | 52% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Mail distributor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mail distributors is White, which makes up 60.7% of all mail distributors. Comparatively, 17.8% of mail distributors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of mail distributors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Mail distributor race
| Mail distributor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Mail distributor race and ethnicity over time
See how mail distributor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mail distributor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.44% | 10.55% | 5.81% | 14.44% |
| 2011 | 68.34% | 10.45% | 5.53% | 13.66% |
| 2012 | 68.71% | 10.25% | 5.77% | 13.81% |
| 2013 | 67.74% | 9.65% | 5.76% | 14.75% |
| 2014 | 65.34% | 11.21% | 5.61% | 15.63% |
| 2015 | 67.69% | 10.52% | 5.46% | 14.69% |
| 2016 | 65.08% | 11.13% | 6.28% | 15.26% |
| 2017 | 63.54% | 11.66% | 6.21% | 16.38% |
| 2018 | 65.37% | 11.15% | 5.77% | 15.79% |
| 2019 | 64.68% | 10.78% | 6.20% | 16.19% |
| 2020 | 61.42% | 10.39% | 6.72% | 16.67% |
| 2021 | 60.71% | 10.73% | 6.09% | 17.80% |
Mail distributor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mail distributors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown mail distributors have the lowest average salary at $30,893.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,893 |
| White | $31,898 |
| Black or African American | $30,925 |
| Asian | $33,378 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,082 |
Average mail distributor age
See how the average age of mail distributors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mail distributor 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 |
Mail distributor age breakdown
The average age of mail distributors is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the mail distributor population.
Mail distributor age breakdown
| Mail Distributor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Mail distributor educational attainment
The most common degree for mail distributors is bachelor's degree, with 36% of mail distributors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Mail distributors by degree level
| Mail distributor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Mail distributor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mail distributors with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $32,731 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mail distributors earn a median annual income of $32,185 compared to $31,993 for mail distributors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,731 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,185 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,993 |
Mail distributor employment statistics
Most mail distributors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where mail distributors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mail distributors work.
Mail distributor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Mail distributor jobs by company type
Employees with the mail distributor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mail distributors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mail distributor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 8% |
Mail distributor jobs by industry
The most common industries for mail distributors are education, finance and media.
Mail distributor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Education | 13% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Media | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Mail distributor turnover and employment statistics
Mail distributor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mail distributors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mail distributor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mail distributor 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 mail distributor tenure
The average mail distributor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 mail distributors resumes in Zippia's database.
Mail distributor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Mail distributor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mail distributors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery Clerk, Stocking | 6.40% | 253,729 |
| Office Messenger | 8.26% | 31,065 |
| Mail Distributor | 9.48% | - |
| Parcel Post Clerk | 10.33% | 70,221 |
| Television Schedule Coordinator | 10.63% | 9,262 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Emergency Vehicle Dispatcher | 17.25% | 28,049 |
Similar mail distributor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery Clerk, Stocking | 6.40% | 253,729 |
| Office Messenger | 8.26% | 31,065 |
| Parcel Post Clerk | 10.33% | 70,221 |
| Television Schedule Coordinator | 10.63% | 9,262 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Emergency Vehicle Dispatcher | 17.25% | 28,049 |
Foreign languages spoken by mail distributors
The most common foreign language among mail distributors is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 20.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
Mail distributor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |