Paper carrier demographics and statistics in the US
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Paper carrier gender statistics
46.7% of paper carriers are women and 53.3% of paper carriers are men.
- Male, 53.3%
- Female, 46.7%
Paper carrier gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.3% |
| Female | 46.7% |
Paper carrier gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,445
Female income
$27,896
Paper carrier gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in paper carrier positions over time. Currently, 46.7% of paper carriers are female.
Paper carrier gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.85% | 44.15% |
| 2011 | 53.69% | 46.31% |
| 2012 | 54.61% | 45.39% |
| 2013 | 51.64% | 48.36% |
| 2014 | 49.92% | 50.08% |
| 2015 | 50.25% | 49.75% |
| 2016 | 49.80% | 50.20% |
| 2017 | 44.96% | 55.04% |
| 2018 | 46.16% | 53.84% |
| 2019 | 47.54% | 52.46% |
| 2020 | 47.89% | 52.11% |
| 2021 | 53.32% | 46.68% |
Paper carrier related jobs gender ratio
We compared paper carriers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Paper Carrier | 53% | 47% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Paper carrier demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among paper carriers is White, which makes up 64.7% of all paper carriers. Comparatively, 13.6% of paper carriers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of paper carriers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Paper carrier race
| Paper carrier race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Paper carrier race and ethnicity over time
See how paper carrier racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Paper carrier race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.81% | 8.83% | 4.35% | 10.66% |
| 2011 | 69.31% | 10.96% | 4.53% | 12.31% |
| 2012 | 68.16% | 10.90% | 4.12% | 13.63% |
| 2013 | 68.25% | 10.98% | 4.33% | 13.38% |
| 2014 | 70.80% | 10.17% | 4.56% | 11.29% |
| 2015 | 70.97% | 9.38% | 4.29% | 11.69% |
| 2016 | 71.65% | 10.18% | 4.34% | 11.19% |
| 2017 | 71.66% | 8.85% | 5.03% | 11.58% |
| 2018 | 73.59% | 7.34% | 5.29% | 10.33% |
| 2019 | 72.89% | 6.61% | 5.12% | 12.22% |
| 2020 | 73.21% | 6.41% | 6.07% | 9.00% |
| 2021 | 64.72% | 8.09% | 6.55% | 13.57% |
Paper carrier wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american paper carriers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White paper carriers have the lowest average salary at $27,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,087 |
| White | $27,207 |
| Black or African American | $35,018 |
| Asian | $28,874 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,645 |
Average paper carrier age
See how the average age of paper carriers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Paper carrier age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 44 |
Paper carrier age breakdown
The average age of paper carriers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the paper carrier population.
Paper carrier age breakdown
| Paper Carrier Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Paper carrier educational attainment
The most common degree for paper carriers is high school diploma, with 46% of paper carriers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Paper carriers by degree level
| Paper carrier degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Paper carrier wage gap by degree level
According to the data, paper carriers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,569 annually. With a Associate degree, paper carriers earn a median annual income of $28,418 compared to $25,376 for paper carriers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,376 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,569 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,418 |
Paper carrier employment statistics
Most paper carriers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where paper carriers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where paper carriers work.
Paper carrier jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Paper carrier jobs by company type
Employees with the paper carrier job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most paper carriers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Paper carrier jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 87% |
| Government | 7% |
Paper carrier jobs by industry
The most common industries for paper carriers are media, government and manufacturing.
Paper carrier industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 75% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Paper carrier turnover and employment statistics
Paper carrier unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for paper carriers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paper carrier unemployment rate by year
| Year | Paper carrier unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.19% |
| 2011 | 12.61% |
| 2012 | 13.70% |
| 2013 | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 9.99% |
| 2015 | 7.24% |
| 2016 | 7.74% |
| 2017 | 8.30% |
| 2018 | 6.29% |
| 2019 | 5.74% |
| 2020 | 7.68% |
| 2021 | 9.56% |
Average paper carrier tenure
The average paper carrier stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,502 paper carriers resumes in Zippia's database.
Paper carrier tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Paper carrier LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of paper carriers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales And Service Engineer | 6.51% | 48,731 |
| Party Plan Demonstrator | 6.75% | 6,096 |
| Paper Carrier | 7.95% | - |
| Ticket Broker | 8.25% | 2,324 |
| Telemarketing Sales Representative | 11.06% | 193,861 |
| Sales And Leasing Consultant | 12.76% | 51,173 |
Similar paper carrier jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sales And Service Engineer | 6.51% | 48,731 |
| Party Plan Demonstrator | 6.75% | 6,096 |
| Ticket Broker | 8.25% | 2,324 |
| Telemarketing Sales Representative | 11.06% | 193,861 |
| Sales And Leasing Consultant | 12.76% | 51,173 |
Foreign languages spoken by paper carriers
The most common foreign language among paper carriers is Spanish at 72.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.0% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 72.0%
- German, 12.0%
- Swedish, 4.0%
- Japanese, 4.0%
- French, 4.0%
- Other, 4.0%
Paper carrier languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.0% |
| German | 12.0% |
| Swedish | 4.0% |
| Japanese | 4.0% |
| French | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.0% |
