Mailroom supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Mailroom supervisor demographics by:
Mailroom supervisor gender statistics
33.5% of mailroom supervisors are women and 66.5% of mailroom supervisors are men.
- Male, 66.5%
- Female, 33.5%
Mailroom supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.5% |
| Female | 33.5% |
Mailroom supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,571
Female income
$37,187
Mailroom supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mailroom supervisor positions over time. Currently, 33.5% of mailroom supervisors are female.
Mailroom supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.24% | 27.76% |
| 2011 | 71.47% | 28.53% |
| 2012 | 73.29% | 26.71% |
| 2013 | 73.43% | 26.57% |
| 2014 | 72.90% | 27.10% |
| 2015 | 73.06% | 26.94% |
| 2016 | 74.34% | 25.66% |
| 2017 | 73.01% | 26.99% |
| 2018 | 71.62% | 28.38% |
| 2019 | 67.40% | 32.60% |
| 2020 | 65.53% | 34.47% |
| 2021 | 66.53% | 33.47% |
Mailroom supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared mailroom 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% |
| Mailroom Supervisor | 67% | 33% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Mailroom supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mailroom supervisors is White, which makes up 59.6% of all mailroom supervisors. Comparatively, 18.5% of mailroom supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of mailroom supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Mailroom supervisor race
| Mailroom supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Mailroom supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how mailroom supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mailroom supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.51% | 12.46% | 4.46% | 15.47% |
| 2011 | 64.71% | 13.22% | 4.37% | 15.41% |
| 2012 | 63.73% | 13.52% | 4.57% | 15.76% |
| 2013 | 64.38% | 13.00% | 4.83% | 15.62% |
| 2014 | 64.23% | 12.80% | 4.37% | 16.25% |
| 2015 | 63.41% | 12.87% | 4.86% | 16.42% |
| 2016 | 62.51% | 13.13% | 4.98% | 16.87% |
| 2017 | 62.68% | 12.29% | 5.32% | 17.03% |
| 2018 | 63.31% | 11.79% | 5.44% | 16.78% |
| 2019 | 63.84% | 11.12% | 4.92% | 17.56% |
| 2020 | 61.45% | 11.34% | 5.08% | 17.17% |
| 2021 | 59.60% | 11.32% | 5.21% | 18.52% |
Mailroom supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mailroom supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mailroom supervisors have the lowest average salary at $39,002.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,679 |
| White | $39,555 |
| Black or African American | $39,002 |
| Asian | $39,887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,740 |
Average mailroom supervisor age
See how the average age of mailroom supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Mailroom 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 |
Mailroom supervisor age breakdown
The average age of mailroom supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the mailroom supervisor population.
Mailroom supervisor age breakdown
| Mailroom Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Mailroom supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for mailroom supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 32% of mailroom supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Mailroom supervisors by degree level
| Mailroom supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Mailroom supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mailroom supervisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $45,642 annually. With a Master's degree, mailroom supervisors earn a median annual income of $43,686 compared to $40,384 for mailroom supervisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,686 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,381 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,384 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,642 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,195 |
Mailroom supervisor employment statistics
Most mailroom supervisors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where mailroom supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mailroom supervisors work.
Mailroom supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Mailroom supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the mailroom supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mailroom supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mailroom supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 5% |
Mailroom supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for mailroom supervisors are professional, finance and media.
Mailroom supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Media | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Mailroom supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Mailroom supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mailroom supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mailroom supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mailroom 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 mailroom supervisor tenure
The average mailroom supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,415 mailroom supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Mailroom supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Mailroom supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mailroom 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 Representative | 6.76% | 111,415 |
| Senior Executive | 7.79% | 74,894 |
| Mailroom Supervisor | 8.06% | - |
| Debt Collector | 8.49% | 23,385 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Home Preservation Specialist | 9.31% | 41,730 |
Similar mailroom supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Call Taker | 6.75% | 11,539 |
| Accounting Representative | 6.76% | 111,415 |
| Senior Executive | 7.79% | 74,894 |
| Debt Collector | 8.49% | 23,385 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Home Preservation Specialist | 9.31% | 41,730 |
Foreign languages spoken by mailroom supervisors
The most common foreign language among mailroom supervisors is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- Portuguese, 5.1%
- Carrier, 5.1%
- Italian, 5.1%
- Japanese, 2.6%
- Other, 5.2%
Mailroom supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| Portuguese | 5.1% |
| Carrier | 5.1% |
| Italian | 5.1% |
| Japanese | 2.6% |
| Other | 5.2% |
