Ocean freight agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Ocean freight agent demographics by:
Ocean freight agent gender statistics
44.4% of ocean freight agents are women and 55.6% of ocean freight agents are men.
- Male, 55.6%
- Female, 44.4%
Ocean freight agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.6% |
| Female | 44.4% |
Ocean freight agent gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,666
Female income
$41,539
Ocean freight agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ocean freight agent positions over time. Currently, 44.4% of ocean freight agents are female.
Ocean freight agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.49% | 36.51% |
| 2011 | 58.65% | 41.35% |
| 2012 | 58.46% | 41.54% |
| 2013 | 65.73% | 34.27% |
| 2014 | 60.79% | 39.21% |
| 2015 | 64.77% | 35.23% |
| 2016 | 57.89% | 42.11% |
| 2017 | 64.85% | 35.15% |
| 2018 | 61.34% | 38.66% |
| 2019 | 57.77% | 42.23% |
| 2020 | 60.44% | 39.56% |
| 2021 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
Ocean freight agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared ocean freight agents 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% |
| Ocean Freight Agent | 56% | 44% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Ocean freight agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ocean freight agents is White, which makes up 51.6% of all ocean freight agents. Comparatively, 17.9% of ocean freight agents are Hispanic or Latino and 13.9% of ocean freight agents are Asian.
- White, 51.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Asian, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Ocean freight agent race
| Ocean freight agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Asian | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Ocean freight agent race and ethnicity over time
See how ocean freight agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ocean freight agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.05% | 12.62% | 11.61% | 13.12% |
| 2011 | 54.11% | 12.08% | 8.21% | 20.77% |
| 2012 | 55.74% | 14.47% | 11.06% | 17.45% |
| 2013 | 59.91% | 11.06% | 9.22% | 17.05% |
| 2014 | 59.45% | 15.21% | 7.37% | 14.75% |
| 2015 | 58.26% | 9.09% | 9.09% | 19.83% |
| 2016 | 54.89% | 11.06% | 11.06% | 19.57% |
| 2017 | 57.40% | 11.55% | 8.30% | 19.13% |
| 2018 | 61.90% | 9.05% | 8.57% | 18.10% |
| 2019 | 54.71% | 15.22% | 8.33% | 17.75% |
| 2020 | 57.25% | 11.96% | 10.14% | 15.58% |
| 2021 | 51.65% | 9.16% | 13.92% | 17.95% |
Ocean freight agent wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,490 |
| White | $43,037 |
| Black or African American | $42,251 |
| Asian | $45,773 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,304 |
Average ocean freight agent age
See how the average age of ocean freight agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ocean freight agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 38 |
Ocean freight agent age breakdown
The average age of ocean freight agents is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the ocean freight agent population.
Ocean freight agent age breakdown
| Ocean Freight Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Ocean freight agent educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 60%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 7%
Ocean freight agents by degree level
| Ocean freight agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
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Ocean freight agent employment statistics
Company size where ocean freight agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ocean freight agents work.
Ocean freight agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Ocean freight agent turnover and employment statistics
Ocean freight agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ocean freight agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ocean freight agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ocean freight agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.06% |
| 2011 | 6.15% |
| 2012 | 4.52% |
| 2013 | 3.11% |
| 2014 | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.76% |
| 2019 | 2.87% |
| 2020 | 4.30% |
| 2021 | 2.78% |
Average ocean freight agent tenure
The average ocean freight agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 32 ocean freight agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Ocean freight agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Ocean freight agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ocean freight agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Transfer Clerk | 6.40% | 85,188 |
| Errand Runner | 8.26% | 13,822 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Relay Record Clerk | 10.63% | 66,646 |
| Ocean Freight Agent | 11.28% | - |
| Mail Handler Sorter | 11.70% | 60,267 |
| Emergency Dispatcher | 17.25% | 29,409 |
Similar ocean freight agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Transfer Clerk | 6.40% | 85,188 |
| Errand Runner | 8.26% | 13,822 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Relay Record Clerk | 10.63% | 66,646 |
| Mail Handler Sorter | 11.70% | 60,267 |
| Emergency Dispatcher | 17.25% | 29,409 |
Foreign languages spoken by ocean freight agents
The most common foreign language among ocean freight agents is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Turkish, 25.0%
Ocean freight agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Turkish | 25.0% |