Material distributor demographics and statistics in the US
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Material distributor gender statistics
33.1% of material distributors are women and 66.9% of material distributors are men.
- Male, 66.9%
- Female, 33.1%
Material distributor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.9% |
| Female | 33.1% |
Material distributor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,513
Female income
$36,924
Material distributor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in material distributor positions over time. Currently, 33.1% of material distributors are female.
Material distributor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.70% | 34.30% |
| 2011 | 66.66% | 33.34% |
| 2012 | 67.28% | 32.72% |
| 2013 | 67.44% | 32.56% |
| 2014 | 68.05% | 31.95% |
| 2015 | 67.94% | 32.06% |
| 2016 | 67.95% | 32.05% |
| 2017 | 67.99% | 32.01% |
| 2018 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
| 2019 | 66.80% | 33.20% |
| 2020 | 67.90% | 32.10% |
| 2021 | 66.89% | 33.11% |
Material distributor related jobs gender ratio
We compared material distributors 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% |
| Material Distributor | 67% | 33% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Material distributor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among material distributors is White, which makes up 57.8% of all material distributors. Comparatively, 22.3% of material distributors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of material distributors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Material distributor race
| Material distributor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Material distributor race and ethnicity over time
See how material distributor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Material distributor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.55% | 9.14% | 4.45% | 18.93% |
| 2011 | 62.12% | 10.39% | 4.13% | 19.26% |
| 2012 | 62.21% | 10.37% | 4.13% | 19.43% |
| 2013 | 62.95% | 10.05% | 4.23% | 19.06% |
| 2014 | 62.26% | 10.22% | 4.26% | 19.34% |
| 2015 | 62.57% | 9.71% | 4.48% | 19.07% |
| 2016 | 61.37% | 9.95% | 4.41% | 19.86% |
| 2017 | 61.48% | 9.75% | 4.43% | 20.13% |
| 2018 | 61.81% | 8.64% | 4.84% | 20.69% |
| 2019 | 61.14% | 8.80% | 4.65% | 20.65% |
| 2020 | 59.32% | 8.65% | 5.13% | 20.77% |
| 2021 | 57.77% | 7.89% | 4.99% | 22.31% |
Material distributor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino material distributors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown material distributors have the lowest average salary at $37,340.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,340 |
| White | $37,421 |
| Black or African American | $37,429 |
| Asian | $37,559 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,818 |
Average material distributor age
See how the average age of material distributors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Material distributor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Material distributor age breakdown
The average age of material distributors is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the material distributor population.
Material distributor age breakdown
| Material Distributor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Material distributor educational attainment
The most common degree for material distributors is bachelor's degree, with 38% of material distributors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Material distributors by degree level
| Material distributor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Material distributor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, material distributors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,711 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, material distributors earn a median annual income of $38,468 compared to $37,528 for material distributors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,711 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,888 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,468 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,528 |
Material distributor employment statistics
Most material distributors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where material distributors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where material distributors work.
Material distributor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Material distributor jobs by company type
Employees with the material distributor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most material distributors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Material distributor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 3% |
Material distributor jobs by industry
The most common industries for material distributors are health care, manufacturing and professional.
Material distributor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Material distributor turnover and employment statistics
Material distributor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for material distributors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Material distributor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Material distributor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average material distributor tenure
The average material distributor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 material distributors resumes in Zippia's database.
Material distributor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Material distributor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of material distributors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Material Distributor | 6.40% | - |
| Courier | 8.26% | 13,088 |
| Postman | 9.48% | 4,984 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Material Control Clerk | 10.63% | 114,640 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Police Radio Dispatcher | 17.25% | 8,526 |
Similar material distributor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Courier | 8.26% | 13,088 |
| Postman | 9.48% | 4,984 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Material Control Clerk | 10.63% | 114,640 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Police Radio Dispatcher | 17.25% | 8,526 |
Foreign languages spoken by material distributors
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Material distributor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |