Parcel assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Parcel assistant gender statistics
42.9% of parcel assistants are women and 57.1% of parcel assistants are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
Parcel assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Parcel assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,685
Female income
$26,933
Parcel assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in parcel assistant positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of parcel assistants are female.
Parcel assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.96% | 38.04% |
| 2011 | 64.31% | 35.69% |
| 2012 | 59.88% | 40.12% |
| 2013 | 58.76% | 41.24% |
| 2014 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
| 2015 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2016 | 59.44% | 40.56% |
| 2017 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2018 | 57.33% | 42.67% |
| 2019 | 53.89% | 46.11% |
| 2020 | 55.37% | 44.63% |
| 2021 | 57.12% | 42.88% |
Parcel assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared parcel assistants 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% |
| Parcel Assistant | 57% | 43% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Parcel assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among parcel assistants is White, which makes up 54.2% of all parcel assistants. Comparatively, 16.2% of parcel assistants are Black or African American and 14.7% of parcel assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.2%
- Black or African American, 16.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Asian, 10.8%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Parcel assistant race
| Parcel assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Black or African American | 16.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Parcel assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how parcel assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Parcel assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.22% | 18.04% | 9.11% | 11.61% |
| 2011 | 60.88% | 14.87% | 8.47% | 13.58% |
| 2012 | 61.20% | 15.23% | 8.46% | 12.91% |
| 2013 | 60.82% | 16.51% | 7.33% | 13.06% |
| 2014 | 60.40% | 15.27% | 9.57% | 12.64% |
| 2015 | 60.26% | 13.99% | 10.33% | 13.08% |
| 2016 | 60.52% | 14.77% | 9.50% | 12.75% |
| 2017 | 59.46% | 14.60% | 9.40% | 14.04% |
| 2018 | 59.89% | 15.84% | 8.82% | 12.79% |
| 2019 | 60.05% | 14.61% | 9.81% | 12.91% |
| 2020 | 61.03% | 14.07% | 7.61% | 13.92% |
| 2021 | 54.17% | 16.20% | 10.79% | 14.71% |
Parcel assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian parcel assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown parcel assistants have the lowest average salary at $26,555.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,555 |
| White | $27,752 |
| Black or African American | $27,667 |
| Asian | $28,414 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,071 |
Average parcel assistant age
See how the average age of parcel assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Parcel assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 57 |
| White | 54 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 54 | 50 |
| Asian | 57 | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48.5 |
Parcel assistant age breakdown
The average age of parcel assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 83% of the parcel assistant population.
Parcel assistant age breakdown
| Parcel Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 83% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Parcel assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for parcel assistants is high school diploma, with 47% of parcel assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Parcel assistants by degree level
| Parcel assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Parcel assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, parcel assistants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,437 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, parcel assistants earn a median annual income of $28,327 compared to $28,238 for parcel assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,327 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,437 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,238 |
Parcel assistant employment statistics
Company size where parcel assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where parcel assistants work.
Parcel assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Parcel assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for parcel assistants are professional, retail and manufacturing.
Parcel assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 23% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Parcel assistant turnover and employment statistics
Parcel assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for parcel assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Parcel assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Parcel assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.04% |
| 2011 | 4.06% |
| 2012 | 3.39% |
| 2013 | 3.87% |
| 2014 | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 2.42% |
| 2016 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 2.18% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 1.87% |
| 2021 | 2.28% |
Average parcel assistant tenure
The average parcel assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,232 parcel assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Parcel assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Parcel assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of parcel assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Specialist | 6.40% | 211,496 |
| Copy Worker | 8.26% | 20,059 |
| Mail Carriers Supervisor | 9.48% | 18,342 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | - |
| Upholstery Estimator | 10.63% | 11,381 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| 911 Operator | 17.25% | 30,371 |
Similar parcel assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Specialist | 6.40% | 211,496 |
| Copy Worker | 8.26% | 20,059 |
| Mail Carriers Supervisor | 9.48% | 18,342 |
| Upholstery Estimator | 10.63% | 11,381 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| 911 Operator | 17.25% | 30,371 |
Foreign languages spoken by parcel assistants
The most common foreign language among parcel assistants is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 7.9% and Nepali is the third-most popular at 3.2%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Hindi, 7.9%
- Nepali, 3.2%
- Chinese, 3.2%
- French, 3.2%
- Other, 25.4%
Parcel assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Hindi | 7.9% |
| Nepali | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| French | 3.2% |
| Other | 25.4% |
