Route carrier demographics and statistics in the US
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Route carrier gender statistics
46.5% of route carriers are women and 53.5% of route carriers are men.
- Male, 53.5%
- Female, 46.5%
Route carrier gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.5% |
| Female | 46.5% |
Route carrier gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,945
Female income
$32,743
Route carrier gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in route carrier positions over time. Currently, 46.5% of route carriers are female.
Route carrier gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.40% | 40.60% |
| 2011 | 59.05% | 40.95% |
| 2012 | 58.08% | 41.92% |
| 2013 | 56.79% | 43.21% |
| 2014 | 54.45% | 45.55% |
| 2015 | 54.26% | 45.74% |
| 2016 | 55.78% | 44.22% |
| 2017 | 55.58% | 44.42% |
| 2018 | 54.41% | 45.59% |
| 2019 | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 2020 | 54.30% | 45.70% |
| 2021 | 53.48% | 46.52% |
Route carrier related jobs gender ratio
We compared route carriers 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% |
| Route Carrier | 53% | 47% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Route carrier demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among route carriers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all route carriers. Comparatively, 14.9% of route carriers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of route carriers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Route carrier race
| Route carrier race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Route carrier race and ethnicity over time
See how route carrier racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Route carrier race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.89% | 10.89% | 6.74% | 11.55% |
| 2011 | 69.78% | 10.79% | 6.47% | 10.77% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.59% | 6.70% | 10.93% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 9.99% | 6.69% | 11.86% |
| 2014 | 66.79% | 11.55% | 6.54% | 12.74% |
| 2015 | 69.14% | 10.86% | 6.40% | 11.80% |
| 2016 | 66.53% | 11.47% | 7.22% | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 64.99% | 11.99% | 7.14% | 13.49% |
| 2018 | 66.82% | 11.48% | 6.70% | 12.90% |
| 2019 | 66.12% | 11.12% | 7.14% | 13.30% |
| 2020 | 62.87% | 10.73% | 7.66% | 13.78% |
| 2021 | 62.16% | 11.06% | 7.02% | 14.91% |
Route carrier wage gap by race
According to our data, asian route carriers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown route carriers have the lowest average salary at $34,956.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,956 |
| White | $37,719 |
| Black or African American | $35,042 |
| Asian | $42,008 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,466 |
Average route carrier age
See how the average age of route carriers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Route carrier 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 |
Route carrier age breakdown
The average age of route carriers is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the route carrier population.
Route carrier age breakdown
| Route Carrier Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Route carrier educational attainment
The most common degree for route carriers is high school diploma, with 31% of route carriers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 28%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Route carriers by degree level
| Route carrier degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Route carrier wage gap by degree level
According to the data, route carriers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $40,098 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, route carriers earn a median annual income of $38,528 compared to $37,985 for route carriers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,098 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,528 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,985 |
Route carrier employment statistics
Most route carriers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where route carriers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where route carriers work.
Route carrier jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Route carrier jobs by company type
Employees with the route carrier job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most route carriers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Route carrier jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 90% |
| Government | 2% |
Route carrier jobs by industry
The most common industries for route carriers are media, manufacturing and retail.
Route carrier industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 65% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Route carrier turnover and employment statistics
Route carrier unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for route carriers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Route carrier unemployment rate by year
| Year | Route carrier 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 route carrier tenure
The average route carrier stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 305 route carriers resumes in Zippia's database.
Route carrier tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Route carrier LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of route 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Employee | 6.40% | 186,499 |
| Diplomatic Courier | 8.26% | 10,537 |
| Route Carrier | 9.48% | - |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Clerical Production Worker | 10.63% | 71,064 |
| Posting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 53,653 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 21,538 |
Similar route carrier jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Employee | 6.40% | 186,499 |
| Diplomatic Courier | 8.26% | 10,537 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Clerical Production Worker | 10.63% | 71,064 |
| Posting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 53,653 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 21,538 |
Foreign languages spoken by route carriers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
Route carrier languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |
