Mail opener demographics and statistics in the US
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Mail opener demographics by:
Mail opener gender statistics
77.0% of mail openers are women and 23.0% of mail openers are men.
- Female, 77.0%
- Male, 23.0%
Mail opener gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.0% |
| Male | 23.0% |
Mail opener gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,339
Female income
$31,456
Mail opener gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mail opener positions over time. Currently, 77.0% of mail openers are female.
Mail opener gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.52% | 72.48% |
| 2011 | 27.22% | 72.78% |
| 2012 | 26.44% | 73.56% |
| 2013 | 25.42% | 74.58% |
| 2014 | 23.67% | 76.33% |
| 2015 | 23.53% | 76.47% |
| 2016 | 24.65% | 75.35% |
| 2017 | 24.51% | 75.49% |
| 2018 | 23.64% | 76.36% |
| 2019 | 25.45% | 74.55% |
| 2020 | 23.57% | 76.43% |
| 2021 | 22.97% | 77.03% |
Mail opener related jobs gender ratio
We compared mail openers 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 Opener | 23% | 77% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Mail opener demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mail openers is White, which makes up 60.5% of all mail openers. Comparatively, 16.9% of mail openers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of mail openers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Mail opener race
| Mail opener race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Mail opener race and ethnicity over time
See how mail opener racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mail opener race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.20% | 10.64% | 6.91% | 13.52% |
| 2011 | 68.10% | 10.54% | 6.64% | 12.74% |
| 2012 | 68.47% | 10.34% | 6.87% | 12.89% |
| 2013 | 67.50% | 9.74% | 6.86% | 13.82% |
| 2014 | 65.10% | 11.30% | 6.71% | 14.71% |
| 2015 | 67.45% | 10.61% | 6.57% | 13.76% |
| 2016 | 64.84% | 11.22% | 7.39% | 14.34% |
| 2017 | 63.31% | 11.74% | 7.31% | 15.45% |
| 2018 | 65.13% | 11.24% | 6.87% | 14.87% |
| 2019 | 64.44% | 10.87% | 7.31% | 15.27% |
| 2020 | 61.18% | 10.48% | 7.83% | 15.74% |
| 2021 | 60.47% | 10.82% | 7.19% | 16.88% |
Mail opener wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mail openers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown mail openers have the lowest average salary at $33,503.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,503 |
| White | $36,051 |
| Black or African American | $33,582 |
| Asian | $39,995 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,973 |
Average mail opener age
See how the average age of mail openers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mail opener 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 opener age breakdown
The average age of mail openers is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the mail opener population.
Mail opener age breakdown
| Mail Opener Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Mail opener educational attainment
The most common degree for mail openers is high school diploma, with 42% of mail openers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Mail openers by degree level
| Mail opener degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Mail opener wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mail openers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $38,241 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mail openers earn a median annual income of $36,796 compared to $36,297 for mail openers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,241 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,796 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,297 |
Mail opener employment statistics
Company size where mail openers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mail openers work.
Mail opener jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Mail opener jobs by industry
The most common industries for mail openers are finance, professional and retail.
Mail opener industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Finance | 18% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Mail opener turnover and employment statistics
Mail opener unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mail openers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mail opener unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mail opener 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 opener tenure
The average mail opener stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 mail openers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mail opener tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Mail opener LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mail openers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Specialist | 6.40% | 45,554 |
| Mail Messenger Contractor | 8.26% | 29,076 |
| Mail Opener | 9.48% | - |
| Window/Distribution Clerk | 10.33% | 74,613 |
| Inventory Planner | 10.63% | 37,034 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |
Similar mail opener jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Specialist | 6.40% | 45,554 |
| Mail Messenger Contractor | 8.26% | 29,076 |
| Window/Distribution Clerk | 10.33% | 74,613 |
| Inventory Planner | 10.63% | 37,034 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |
Foreign languages spoken by mail openers
The most common foreign language among mail openers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 25.0% and Khmer is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Swedish, 25.0%
- Khmer, 25.0%
Mail opener languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Swedish | 25.0% |
| Khmer | 25.0% |