Postman demographics and statistics in the US
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Postman gender statistics
11.6% of postmen are women and 88.4% of postmen are men.
- Male, 88.4%
- Female, 11.6%
Postman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.4% |
| Female | 11.6% |
Postman gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,961
Female income
$57,319
Postman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in postman positions over time. Currently, 11.6% of postmen are female.
Postman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2011 | 90.51% | 9.49% |
| 2012 | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 2013 | 89.68% | 10.32% |
| 2014 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2015 | 88.69% | 11.31% |
| 2016 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2017 | 89.22% | 10.78% |
| 2018 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 2019 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2020 | 88.71% | 11.29% |
| 2021 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
Postman related jobs gender ratio
We compared postmen 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% |
| Postman | 88% | 12% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Postman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among postmen is White, which makes up 60.1% of all postmen. Comparatively, 16.3% of postmen are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of postmen are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Postman race
| Postman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Postman race and ethnicity over time
See how postman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Postman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.85% | 10.45% | 8.08% | 12.91% |
| 2011 | 67.75% | 10.34% | 7.81% | 12.13% |
| 2012 | 68.12% | 10.15% | 8.04% | 12.29% |
| 2013 | 67.15% | 9.55% | 8.03% | 13.22% |
| 2014 | 64.75% | 11.11% | 7.88% | 14.10% |
| 2015 | 67.10% | 10.42% | 7.74% | 13.16% |
| 2016 | 64.49% | 11.02% | 8.56% | 13.73% |
| 2017 | 62.95% | 11.55% | 8.48% | 14.85% |
| 2018 | 64.78% | 11.04% | 8.04% | 14.26% |
| 2019 | 64.09% | 10.68% | 8.48% | 14.66% |
| 2020 | 60.83% | 10.29% | 9.00% | 15.14% |
| 2021 | 60.12% | 10.62% | 8.36% | 16.27% |
Postman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian postmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown postmen have the lowest average salary at $60,309.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,309 |
| White | $63,984 |
| Black or African American | $60,425 |
| Asian | $69,573 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,992 |
Average postman age
See how the average age of postmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Postman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 49 |
| White | 50 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 46 |
| Asian | 53 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 48 |
Postman age breakdown
The average age of postmen is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the postman population.
Postman age breakdown
| Postman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Postman educational attainment
The most common degree for postmen is bachelor's degree, with 40% of postmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Postmen by degree level
| Postman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Postman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, postmen with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $67,101 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, postmen earn a median annual income of $65,048 compared to $64,335 for postmen with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,101 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,048 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,335 |
Postman employment statistics
Company size where postmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where postmen work.
Postman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 25% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Postman jobs by company type
Employees with the postman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most postmen prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Postman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 55% |
Postman turnover and employment statistics
Postman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for postmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Postman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Postman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.81% |
| 2011 | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 1.82% |
| 2013 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 1.50% |
| 2018 | 1.54% |
| 2019 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 2.10% |
Average postman tenure
The average postman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 199 postmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Postman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Postman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of postmen 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 Associate/Driver | 6.40% | 171,807 |
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| Postman | 9.48% | - |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Back Shoe Worker | 10.63% | 21,089 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| 911 Emergency Dispatcher | 17.25% | 27,140 |
Similar postman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Associate/Driver | 6.40% | 171,807 |
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Back Shoe Worker | 10.63% | 21,089 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| 911 Emergency Dispatcher | 17.25% | 27,140 |
Foreign languages spoken by postmen
The most common foreign language among postmen is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Vietnamese, 5.6%
- Other, 11.1%
Postman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Vietnamese | 5.6% |
| Other | 11.1% |