Mail handler sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Mail handler sorter demographics by:
Mail handler sorter gender statistics
41.3% of mail handler sorters are women and 58.7% of mail handler sorters are men.
- Male, 58.7%
- Female, 41.3%
Mail handler sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.7% |
| Female | 41.3% |
Mail handler sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,696
Female income
$30,672
Mail handler sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mail handler sorter positions over time. Currently, 41.3% of mail handler sorters are female.
Mail handler sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.72% | 32.28% |
| 2011 | 64.72% | 35.28% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 2013 | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 2014 | 61.95% | 38.05% |
| 2015 | 60.22% | 39.78% |
| 2016 | 59.44% | 40.56% |
| 2017 | 63.22% | 36.78% |
| 2018 | 59.61% | 40.39% |
| 2019 | 60.78% | 39.22% |
| 2020 | 60.03% | 39.97% |
| 2021 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
Mail handler sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared mail handler sorters 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 Handler Sorter | 59% | 41% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Mail handler sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mail handler sorters is White, which makes up 54.5% of all mail handler sorters. Comparatively, 15.6% of mail handler sorters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of mail handler sorters are Black or African American.
- White, 54.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Mail handler sorter race
| Mail handler sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Mail handler sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how mail handler sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mail handler sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.58% | 9.55% | 8.74% | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 62.74% | 12.43% | 10.68% | 11.67% |
| 2012 | 66.87% | 11.54% | 8.37% | 10.76% |
| 2013 | 61.66% | 14.04% | 10.11% | 11.77% |
| 2014 | 62.12% | 14.61% | 8.19% | 12.22% |
| 2015 | 60.22% | 14.39% | 10.37% | 11.91% |
| 2016 | 63.86% | 11.87% | 9.11% | 12.12% |
| 2017 | 61.90% | 12.79% | 9.57% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 63.05% | 13.87% | 9.00% | 12.11% |
| 2019 | 60.39% | 10.80% | 12.63% | 13.92% |
| 2020 | 63.47% | 9.46% | 8.47% | 13.42% |
| 2021 | 54.54% | 12.62% | 11.96% | 15.58% |
Mail handler sorter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mail handler sorters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mail handler sorters have the lowest average salary at $30,781.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,858 |
| White | $32,002 |
| Black or African American | $30,781 |
| Asian | $32,540 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,328 |
Average mail handler sorter age
See how the average age of mail handler sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Mail handler sorter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 58 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.5 | 38.5 |
Mail handler sorter age breakdown
The average age of mail handler sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the mail handler sorter population.
Mail handler sorter age breakdown
| Mail Handler Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Mail handler sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for mail handler sorters is high school diploma, with 48% of mail handler sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Mail handler sorters by degree level
| Mail handler sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Mail handler sorter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mail handler sorters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,289 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mail handler sorters earn a median annual income of $32,258 compared to $31,713 for mail handler sorters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,713 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,258 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,289 |
Mail handler sorter employment statistics
Most mail handler sorters work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where mail handler sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mail handler sorters work.
Mail handler sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Mail handler sorter jobs by company type
Employees with the mail handler sorter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mail handler sorters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mail handler sorter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 5% |
Mail handler sorter jobs by industry
The most common industries for mail handler sorters are professional, transportation and manufacturing.
Mail handler sorter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Transportation | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Mail handler sorter turnover and employment statistics
Mail handler sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mail handler sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mail handler sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mail handler sorter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 5.46% |
| 2012 | 4.99% |
| 2013 | 4.31% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 4.27% |
| 2016 | 4.32% |
| 2017 | 4.55% |
| 2018 | 5.48% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.81% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average mail handler sorter tenure
The average mail handler sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 362 mail handler sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Mail handler sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Mail handler sorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mail handler sorters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Warehouse | 6.40% | 249,104 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Postal Carrier | 9.48% | 16,224 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Product Planner | 10.63% | 85,346 |
| Mail Handler Sorter | 11.70% | - |
| Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 48,418 |
Similar mail handler sorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| General Warehouse | 6.40% | 249,104 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Postal Carrier | 9.48% | 16,224 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Product Planner | 10.63% | 85,346 |
| Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 48,418 |
Foreign languages spoken by mail handler sorters
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Polish, 14.3%
Mail handler sorter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Polish | 14.3% |