Mail sorting supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Mail sorting supervisor gender statistics
39.4% of mail sorting supervisors are women and 60.6% of mail sorting supervisors are men.
- Male, 60.6%
- Female, 39.4%
Mail sorting supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.6% |
| Female | 39.4% |
Mail sorting supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,004
Female income
$44,390
Mail sorting supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mail sorting supervisor positions over time. Currently, 39.4% of mail sorting supervisors are female.
Mail sorting supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 33.17% |
| 2011 | 65.98% | 34.02% |
| 2012 | 67.99% | 32.01% |
| 2013 | 68.14% | 31.86% |
| 2014 | 67.55% | 32.45% |
| 2015 | 67.73% | 32.27% |
| 2016 | 69.16% | 30.84% |
| 2017 | 67.67% | 32.33% |
| 2018 | 66.14% | 33.86% |
| 2019 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
| 2020 | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 2021 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
Mail sorting supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared mail sorting supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Mail Sorting Supervisor | 61% | 39% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Mail sorting supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mail sorting supervisors is White, which makes up 69.3% of all mail sorting supervisors. Comparatively, 12.9% of mail sorting supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of mail sorting supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Mail sorting supervisor race
| Mail sorting supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Mail sorting supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how mail sorting supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mail sorting supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.20% | 9.22% | 3.78% | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 74.40% | 9.98% | 3.69% | 9.78% |
| 2012 | 73.42% | 10.29% | 3.89% | 10.13% |
| 2013 | 74.07% | 9.76% | 4.15% | 9.99% |
| 2014 | 73.91% | 9.57% | 3.69% | 10.62% |
| 2015 | 73.10% | 9.64% | 4.18% | 10.79% |
| 2016 | 72.20% | 9.90% | 4.30% | 11.24% |
| 2017 | 72.37% | 9.05% | 4.64% | 11.40% |
| 2018 | 73.00% | 8.55% | 4.76% | 11.14% |
| 2019 | 73.52% | 7.88% | 4.24% | 11.92% |
| 2020 | 71.14% | 8.10% | 4.40% | 11.54% |
| 2021 | 69.29% | 8.08% | 4.53% | 12.89% |
Mail sorting supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mail sorting supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mail sorting supervisors have the lowest average salary at $50,857.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,417 |
| White | $52,940 |
| Black or African American | $50,857 |
| Asian | $54,217 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,650 |
Average mail sorting supervisor age
See how the average age of mail sorting supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Mail sorting supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
Mail sorting supervisor age breakdown
The average age of mail sorting supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the mail sorting supervisor population.
Mail sorting supervisor age breakdown
| Mail Sorting Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Mail sorting supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for mail sorting supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 31% of mail sorting supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 15%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Mail sorting supervisors by degree level
| Mail sorting supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Mail sorting supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mail sorting supervisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $79,645 annually. With a Master's degree, mail sorting supervisors earn a median annual income of $70,284 compared to $56,167 for mail sorting supervisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,284 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,702 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,167 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,645 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,420 |
Mail sorting supervisor employment statistics
Company size where mail sorting supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mail sorting supervisors work.
Mail sorting supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Mail sorting supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the mail sorting supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mail sorting supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mail sorting supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 14% |
Mail sorting supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Mail sorting supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mail sorting supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mail sorting supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mail sorting supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average mail sorting supervisor tenure
The average mail sorting supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 mail sorting supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Mail sorting supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Mail sorting supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mail sorting supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Call Taker | 6.75% | 11,539 |
| Accounting Coordinator | 6.76% | 63,129 |
| Secretary To The Vice President | 7.79% | 38,483 |
| Mail Sorting Supervisor | 8.06% | - |
| Senior Collector | 8.49% | 5,614 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Loan Coordinator | 9.31% | 24,765 |
Similar mail sorting supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Call Taker | 6.75% | 11,539 |
| Accounting Coordinator | 6.76% | 63,129 |
| Secretary To The Vice President | 7.79% | 38,483 |
| Senior Collector | 8.49% | 5,614 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Loan Coordinator | 9.31% | 24,765 |
Foreign languages spoken by mail sorting supervisors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Mail sorting supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |