Package pick up demographics and statistics in the US
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Package pick up gender statistics
41.7% of package pick ups are women and 58.3% of package pick ups are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
Package pick up gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
Package pick up gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,517
Female income
$31,667
Package pick up gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in package pick up positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of package pick ups are female.
Package pick up gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.17% | 45.83% |
| 2011 | 58.34% | 41.66% |
| 2012 | 53.23% | 46.77% |
| 2013 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2014 | 55.01% | 44.99% |
| 2015 | 56.92% | 43.08% |
| 2016 | 56.86% | 43.14% |
| 2017 | 58.60% | 41.40% |
| 2018 | 57.09% | 42.91% |
| 2019 | 58.19% | 41.81% |
| 2020 | 58.36% | 41.64% |
| 2021 | 58.31% | 41.69% |
Package pick up related jobs gender ratio
We compared package pick ups with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Package Pick Up | 58% | 42% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Package pick up demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among package pick ups is White, which makes up 54.1% of all package pick ups. Comparatively, 20.6% of package pick ups are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of package pick ups are Black or African American.
- White, 54.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Package pick up race
| Package pick up race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Package pick up race and ethnicity over time
See how package pick up racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Package pick up race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.25% | 10.73% | 5.54% | 20.61% |
| 2011 | 61.29% | 11.68% | 5.54% | 19.45% |
| 2012 | 61.17% | 13.39% | 5.14% | 18.09% |
| 2013 | 61.21% | 12.68% | 5.90% | 17.77% |
| 2014 | 60.15% | 13.21% | 5.99% | 18.38% |
| 2015 | 58.66% | 13.36% | 6.47% | 19.35% |
| 2016 | 58.93% | 12.81% | 6.47% | 19.37% |
| 2017 | 59.49% | 12.69% | 6.76% | 18.32% |
| 2018 | 58.34% | 13.27% | 7.11% | 18.55% |
| 2019 | 60.22% | 13.63% | 6.37% | 16.84% |
| 2020 | 57.43% | 13.61% | 7.08% | 18.28% |
| 2021 | 54.15% | 13.05% | 7.84% | 20.62% |
Package pick up wage gap by race
According to our data, white package pick ups have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino package pick ups have the lowest average salary at $31,976.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,673 |
| White | $32,812 |
| Black or African American | $32,344 |
| Asian | $32,789 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,976 |
Average package pick up age
See how the average age of package pick ups varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Package pick up age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 34.5 |
| White | 33 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 43 |
Package pick up age breakdown
The average age of package pick ups is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the package pick up population.
Package pick up age breakdown
| Package Pick Up Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Package pick up educational attainment
The most common degree for package pick ups is high school diploma, with 55% of package pick ups earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Package pick ups by degree level
| Package pick up degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Package pick up wage gap by degree level
According to the data, package pick ups with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,932 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, package pick ups earn a median annual income of $32,769 compared to $32,648 for package pick ups with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,769 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,648 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,932 |
Package pick up employment statistics
Company size where package pick ups work
Below, you can see the size of companies where package pick ups work.
Package pick up jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Package pick up jobs by industry
The most common industries for package pick ups are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Package pick up industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Package pick up turnover and employment statistics
Package pick up unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for package pick ups between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Package pick up unemployment rate by year
| Year | Package pick up unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.26% |
| 2011 | 18.59% |
| 2012 | 19.05% |
| 2013 | 18.83% |
| 2014 | 15.69% |
| 2015 | 13.31% |
| 2016 | 12.77% |
| 2017 | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 11.23% |
| 2021 | 12.06% |
Average package pick up tenure
The average package pick up stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 323 package pick ups resumes in Zippia's database.
Package pick up tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Package pick up LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of package pick ups 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Operator | 1.94% | 30,261 |
| Pit Operator | 3.85% | 68,306 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Tube Washer | 4.59% | 34,500 |
| Material Loader | 4.67% | 21,491 |
| Package Pick Up | 6.68% | - |
| Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 612 |
Similar package pick up jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Operator | 1.94% | 30,261 |
| Pit Operator | 3.85% | 68,306 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Tube Washer | 4.59% | 34,500 |
| Material Loader | 4.67% | 21,491 |
| Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 612 |
Foreign languages spoken by package pick ups
- Spanish, 100.0%
Package pick up languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |