Mail inserter demographics and statistics in the US
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Mail inserter demographics by:
Mail inserter gender statistics
58.3% of mail inserters are women and 41.7% of mail inserters are men.
- Female, 58.3%
- Male, 41.7%
Mail inserter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% |
| Male | 41.7% |
Mail inserter gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,781
Female income
$29,806
Mail inserter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mail inserter positions over time. Currently, 58.3% of mail inserters are female.
Mail inserter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.55% | 63.45% |
| 2011 | 35.24% | 64.76% |
| 2012 | 35.62% | 64.38% |
| 2013 | 36.93% | 63.07% |
| 2014 | 36.11% | 63.89% |
| 2015 | 34.63% | 65.37% |
| 2016 | 39.65% | 60.35% |
| 2017 | 37.65% | 62.35% |
| 2018 | 38.07% | 61.93% |
| 2019 | 38.18% | 61.82% |
| 2020 | 34.55% | 65.45% |
| 2021 | 41.69% | 58.31% |
Mail inserter related jobs gender ratio
We compared mail inserters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Mail Inserter | 42% | 58% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Mail inserter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mail inserters is White, which makes up 64.8% of all mail inserters. Comparatively, 14.0% of mail inserters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of mail inserters are Black or African American.
- White, 64.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Mail inserter race
| Mail inserter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Mail inserter race and ethnicity over time
See how mail inserter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mail inserter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.93% | 12.16% | 6.08% | 12.68% |
| 2011 | 64.62% | 14.34% | 5.19% | 12.94% |
| 2012 | 67.08% | 13.89% | 4.90% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 66.53% | 12.37% | 4.83% | 12.74% |
| 2014 | 65.53% | 13.62% | 5.66% | 12.46% |
| 2015 | 65.90% | 12.98% | 6.21% | 12.41% |
| 2016 | 65.89% | 10.96% | 5.52% | 14.30% |
| 2017 | 65.15% | 11.96% | 5.20% | 14.33% |
| 2018 | 66.81% | 12.60% | 3.60% | 13.17% |
| 2019 | 68.21% | 9.49% | 6.41% | 13.29% |
| 2020 | 68.17% | 7.97% | 7.27% | 12.06% |
| 2021 | 64.76% | 11.08% | 5.61% | 14.00% |
Mail inserter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,175 |
| White | $33,583 |
| Black or African American | $32,647 |
| Asian | $35,248 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,462 |
Average mail inserter age
See how the average age of mail inserters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mail inserter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Asian | 50 | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 49 |
Mail inserter age breakdown
The average age of mail inserters is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the mail inserter population.
Mail inserter age breakdown
| Mail Inserter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Mail inserter educational attainment
The most common degree for mail inserters is high school diploma, with 51% of mail inserters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Mail inserters by degree level
| Mail inserter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Mail inserter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,498 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,369 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,848 |
Mail inserter employment statistics
Most mail inserters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where mail inserters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mail inserters work.
Mail inserter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Mail inserter jobs by company type
Employees with the mail inserter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mail inserters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mail inserter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 3% |
Mail inserter jobs by industry
The most common industries for mail inserters are media, professional and technology.
Mail inserter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 24% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Mail inserter turnover and employment statistics
Mail inserter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mail inserters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mail inserter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mail inserter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.67% |
| 2011 | 13.55% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 10.77% |
| 2014 | 9.11% |
| 2015 | 7.56% |
| 2016 | 7.66% |
| 2017 | 6.16% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 3.72% |
| 2020 | 6.72% |
| 2021 | 9.40% |
Average mail inserter tenure
The average mail inserter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 397 mail inserters resumes in Zippia's database.
Mail inserter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Mail inserter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mail inserters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Capture Clerk | 4.67% | 131,646 |
| Office Assistant/File Clerk | 5.99% | 120,542 |
| Clerical Adviser | 6.98% | 11,891 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.16% | - |
| Claims Administrator | 11.18% | 59,006 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Copy Machine Operator | 14.20% | 54,198 |
Similar mail inserter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Capture Clerk | 4.67% | 131,646 |
| Office Assistant/File Clerk | 5.99% | 120,542 |
| Clerical Adviser | 6.98% | 11,891 |
| Claims Administrator | 11.18% | 59,006 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Copy Machine Operator | 14.20% | 54,198 |