Mailing specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Mailing specialist gender statistics
53.1% of mailing specialists are women and 46.9% of mailing specialists are men.
- Female, 53.1%
- Male, 46.9%
Mailing specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% |
| Male | 46.9% |
Mailing specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,333
Female income
$33,601
Mailing specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mailing specialist positions over time. Currently, 53.1% of mailing specialists are female.
Mailing specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.61% | 58.39% |
| 2011 | 40.24% | 59.76% |
| 2012 | 40.63% | 59.37% |
| 2013 | 42.01% | 57.99% |
| 2014 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
| 2015 | 39.59% | 60.41% |
| 2016 | 44.83% | 55.17% |
| 2017 | 42.76% | 57.24% |
| 2018 | 43.20% | 56.80% |
| 2019 | 43.31% | 56.69% |
| 2020 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2021 | 46.94% | 53.06% |
Mailing specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared mailing specialists 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% |
| Mailing Specialist | 47% | 53% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Mailing specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mailing specialists is White, which makes up 62.8% of all mailing specialists. Comparatively, 16.5% of mailing specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of mailing specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Mailing specialist race
| Mailing specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Mailing specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how mailing specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mailing specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.00% | 10.67% | 7.45% | 15.15% |
| 2011 | 62.69% | 12.85% | 6.57% | 15.41% |
| 2012 | 65.15% | 12.40% | 6.27% | 13.94% |
| 2013 | 64.61% | 10.88% | 6.20% | 15.21% |
| 2014 | 63.60% | 12.13% | 7.03% | 14.93% |
| 2015 | 63.97% | 11.49% | 7.59% | 14.88% |
| 2016 | 63.97% | 9.47% | 6.90% | 16.78% |
| 2017 | 63.23% | 10.47% | 6.58% | 16.80% |
| 2018 | 64.88% | 11.11% | 4.97% | 15.64% |
| 2019 | 66.28% | 8.00% | 7.78% | 15.76% |
| 2020 | 66.24% | 6.48% | 8.64% | 14.53% |
| 2021 | 62.83% | 9.59% | 6.98% | 16.47% |
Mailing specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mailing specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown mailing specialists have the lowest average salary at $33,942.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,942 |
| White | $37,061 |
| Black or African American | $36,211 |
| Asian | $38,564 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,041 |
Average mailing specialist age
See how the average age of mailing specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mailing specialist 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 |
Mailing specialist age breakdown
The average age of mailing specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the mailing specialist population.
Mailing specialist age breakdown
| Mailing Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Mailing specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for mailing specialists is bachelor's degree, with 48% of mailing specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Mailing specialists by degree level
| Mailing specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Mailing specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mailing specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,772 annually. With a Associate degree, mailing specialists earn a median annual income of $35,481 compared to $35,160 for mailing specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,160 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,772 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,481 |
Mailing specialist employment statistics
Most mailing specialists work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where mailing specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mailing specialists work.
Mailing specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Mailing specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the mailing specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mailing specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mailing specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 4% |
Mailing specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for mailing specialists are finance, professional and education.
Mailing specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Mailing specialist turnover and employment statistics
Mailing specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mailing specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mailing specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mailing specialist 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 mailing specialist tenure
The average mailing specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 784 mailing specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Mailing specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Mailing specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mailing specialists 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 Assistant | 4.67% | 78,545 |
| Registry Clerk | 5.99% | 66,426 |
| Data Transcriber | 6.98% | 76,236 |
| Mailing Specialist | 7.16% | - |
| Claims Associate | 11.18% | 9,145 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Embossing Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,657 |
Similar mailing specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Assistant | 4.67% | 78,545 |
| Registry Clerk | 5.99% | 66,426 |
| Data Transcriber | 6.98% | 76,236 |
| Claims Associate | 11.18% | 9,145 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Embossing Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,657 |
Foreign languages spoken by mailing specialists
The most common foreign language among mailing specialists is Spanish at 42.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.5% and French is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 42.1%
- German, 10.5%
- French, 10.5%
- Carrier, 10.5%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Other, 21.1%
Mailing specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| German | 10.5% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Carrier | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Other | 21.1% |
