Package worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Package worker gender statistics
38.0% of package workers are women and 62.0% of package workers are men.
- Male, 62.0%
- Female, 38.0%
Package worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.0% |
| Female | 38.0% |
Package worker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,925
Female income
$28,535
Package worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in package worker positions over time. Currently, 38.0% of package workers are female.
Package worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.64% | 32.36% |
| 2011 | 68.31% | 31.69% |
| 2012 | 68.51% | 31.49% |
| 2013 | 67.53% | 32.47% |
| 2014 | 67.46% | 32.54% |
| 2015 | 67.72% | 32.28% |
| 2016 | 65.67% | 34.33% |
| 2017 | 66.31% | 33.69% |
| 2018 | 64.97% | 35.03% |
| 2019 | 63.12% | 36.88% |
| 2020 | 62.82% | 37.18% |
| 2021 | 62.03% | 37.97% |
Package worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared package workers 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 Worker | 62% | 38% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Package worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among package workers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all package workers. Comparatively, 17.7% of package workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of package workers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Package worker race
| Package worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Package worker race and ethnicity over time
See how package worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Package worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.13% | 9.97% | 4.26% | 13.97% |
| 2011 | 67.26% | 11.41% | 4.30% | 14.02% |
| 2012 | 68.14% | 10.72% | 4.23% | 13.98% |
| 2013 | 68.42% | 10.17% | 4.36% | 13.97% |
| 2014 | 67.08% | 10.85% | 4.41% | 14.65% |
| 2015 | 66.54% | 10.39% | 4.39% | 15.50% |
| 2016 | 66.69% | 10.18% | 4.49% | 15.46% |
| 2017 | 66.33% | 9.98% | 4.91% | 15.52% |
| 2018 | 67.43% | 9.79% | 4.64% | 14.87% |
| 2019 | 65.99% | 10.04% | 4.85% | 15.83% |
| 2020 | 62.24% | 11.00% | 5.43% | 15.86% |
| 2021 | 59.74% | 10.52% | 5.89% | 17.73% |
Package worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white package workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american package workers have the lowest average salary at $29,547.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,848 |
| White | $30,283 |
| Black or African American | $29,547 |
| Asian | $29,947 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,005 |
Average package worker age
See how the average age of package workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Package worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Package worker age breakdown
The average age of package workers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the package worker population.
Package worker age breakdown
| Package Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Package worker educational attainment
The most common degree for package workers is high school diploma, with 46% of package workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Package workers by degree level
| Package worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Package worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, package workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,341 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, package workers earn a median annual income of $30,141 compared to $29,772 for package workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,772 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,141 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,341 |
Package worker employment statistics
Most package workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where package workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where package workers work.
Package worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Package worker jobs by company type
Employees with the package worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most package workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Package worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 1% |
Package worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for package workers are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Package worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Package worker turnover and employment statistics
Package worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for package workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Package worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Package worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average package worker tenure
The average package worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 356 package workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Package worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Package worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of package workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Front End Loader Operator | 3.85% | 84,188 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Tub Washer | 4.59% | 34,363 |
| Package Worker | 4.67% | - |
| Fish Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,185 |
| Press Breaker | 10.43% | 3,764 |
Similar package worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Front End Loader Operator | 3.85% | 84,188 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Tub Washer | 4.59% | 34,363 |
| Fish Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,185 |
| Press Breaker | 10.43% | 3,764 |
Foreign languages spoken by package workers
The most common foreign language among package workers is Spanish at 72.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 9.1% and French is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 72.7%
- Dakota, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Italian, 9.1%
Package worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| Dakota | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Italian | 9.1% |
