Mail messenger demographics and statistics in the US
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Mail messenger gender statistics
26.2% of mail messengers are women and 73.8% of mail messengers are men.
- Male, 73.8%
- Female, 26.2%
Mail messenger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.8% |
| Female | 26.2% |
Mail messenger gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,428
Female income
$33,846
Mail messenger related jobs gender ratio
We compared mail messengers 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 Messenger | 74% | 26% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Mail messenger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mail messengers is White, which makes up 54.8% of all mail messengers. Comparatively, 19.4% of mail messengers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of mail messengers 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 messenger race
| Mail messenger 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 messenger wage gap by race
According to our data, white mail messengers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mail messengers have the lowest average salary at $34,931.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,406 |
| White | $35,849 |
| Black or African American | $34,931 |
| Asian | $35,153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,809 |
Average mail messenger age
See how the average age of mail messengers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Mail messenger 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 messenger age breakdown
The average age of mail messengers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the mail messenger population.
Mail messenger age breakdown
| Mail Messenger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Mail messenger educational attainment
The most common degree for mail messengers is high school diploma, with 43% of mail messengers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 43% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Mail messengers by degree level
| Mail messenger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Mail messenger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mail messengers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,402 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mail messengers earn a median annual income of $35,790 compared to $35,391 for mail messengers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,034 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,391 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,790 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,402 |
Mail messenger employment statistics
Most mail messengers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where mail messengers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mail messengers work.
Mail messenger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Mail messenger jobs by company type
Employees with the mail messenger job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mail messengers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mail messenger jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 5% |
Mail messenger jobs by industry
The most common industries for mail messengers are finance, professional and education.
Mail messenger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 23% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Education | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Media | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Mail messenger turnover and employment statistics
Average mail messenger tenure
The average mail messenger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 112 mail messengers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mail messenger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Mail messenger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mail messengers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stocker | 6.40% | 192,276 |
| Mail Messenger | 8.26% | - |
| Carry Out Clerk | 9.48% | 227,485 |
| Window/Distribution Clerk | 10.33% | 74,613 |
| Liaison Planner | 10.63% | 18,682 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| 911 Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 968 |
Similar mail messenger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stocker | 6.40% | 192,276 |
| Carry Out Clerk | 9.48% | 227,485 |
| Window/Distribution Clerk | 10.33% | 74,613 |
| Liaison Planner | 10.63% | 18,682 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| 911 Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 968 |
Foreign languages spoken by mail messengers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Swedish, 25.0%
Mail messenger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Swedish | 25.0% |