Shipper demographics and statistics in the US
Shipper demographics research summary. Zippia estimates shipper demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our shipper estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about shippers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 206,610 shippers currently employed in the United States.
- 26.9% of all shippers are women, while 73.1% are men.
- The average shipper age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of shippers is White (59.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.7%), Black or African American (9.8%) and Asian (7.1%).
- Shippers are most in-demand in Valley, NE.
- The manufacturing industry is the highest-paying for shippers.
- 6% of all shippers are LGBT.
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Shipper demographics by:
Shipper gender statistics
26.9% of shippers are women and 73.1% of shippers are men.
- Male, 73.1%
- Female, 26.9%
Shipper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.1% |
| Female | 26.9% |
Shipper gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,655
Female income
$32,841
Shipper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shipper positions over time. Currently, 26.9% of shippers are female.
Shipper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.40% | 24.60% |
| 2011 | 75.60% | 24.40% |
| 2012 | 75.94% | 24.06% |
| 2013 | 77.23% | 22.77% |
| 2014 | 76.44% | 23.56% |
| 2015 | 75.25% | 24.75% |
| 2016 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
| 2017 | 75.83% | 24.17% |
| 2018 | 73.99% | 26.01% |
| 2019 | 73.84% | 26.16% |
| 2020 | 73.97% | 26.03% |
| 2021 | 73.11% | 26.89% |
Shipper related jobs gender ratio
We compared shippers 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% |
| Shipper | 73% | 27% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Shipper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shippers is White, which makes up 59.6% of all shippers. Comparatively, 18.7% of shippers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of shippers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Shipper race
| Shipper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Shipper race and ethnicity over time
See how shipper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shipper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.20% | 11.41% | 5.81% | 15.16% |
| 2011 | 63.71% | 12.12% | 5.44% | 15.79% |
| 2012 | 64.49% | 11.58% | 5.54% | 15.71% |
| 2013 | 65.65% | 11.02% | 5.17% | 15.58% |
| 2014 | 65.04% | 10.68% | 5.49% | 16.16% |
| 2015 | 64.43% | 10.97% | 5.76% | 16.25% |
| 2016 | 64.61% | 10.79% | 5.74% | 16.09% |
| 2017 | 63.29% | 10.88% | 5.30% | 17.69% |
| 2018 | 63.38% | 11.32% | 5.64% | 16.54% |
| 2019 | 63.74% | 9.92% | 6.14% | 17.50% |
| 2020 | 61.66% | 9.82% | 6.45% | 16.65% |
| 2021 | 59.59% | 9.81% | 7.06% | 18.65% |
Shipper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shippers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown shippers have the lowest average salary at $33,461.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,461 |
| White | $33,618 |
| Black or African American | $33,684 |
| Asian | $33,908 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,605 |
Average shipper age
See how the average age of shippers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shipper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Shipper age breakdown
The average age of shippers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the shipper population.
Shipper age breakdown
| Shipper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Shipper educational attainment
The most common degree for shippers is high school diploma, with 46% of shippers 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, 46%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Shippers by degree level
| Shipper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Shipper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shippers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,354 annually. With a Associate degree, shippers earn a median annual income of $33,817 compared to $33,521 for shippers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,521 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,354 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,817 |
Shipper employment statistics
Company size where shippers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shippers work.
Shipper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Shipper jobs by industry
The most common industries for shippers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Shipper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Shipper turnover and employment statistics
Shipper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shippers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shipper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shipper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.68% |
| 2011 | 11.12% |
| 2012 | 10.03% |
| 2013 | 8.30% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 5.48% |
| 2016 | 4.88% |
| 2017 | 5.17% |
| 2018 | 4.97% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 6.34% |
| 2021 | 6.97% |
Average shipper tenure
The average shipper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 8,699 shippers resumes in Zippia's database.
Shipper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Shipper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shippers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipper | 5.59% | - |
| Storeroom Clerk | 6.40% | 213,107 |
| Mail Messenger | 8.26% | 17,617 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Batch Records Clerk | 10.63% | 67,836 |
| Postal Service Mail Processor | 11.70% | 25,093 |
| Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 19,172 |
Similar shipper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Storeroom Clerk | 6.40% | 213,107 |
| Mail Messenger | 8.26% | 17,617 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Batch Records Clerk | 10.63% | 67,836 |
| Postal Service Mail Processor | 11.70% | 25,093 |
| Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 19,172 |
Foreign languages spoken by shippers
The most common foreign language among shippers is Spanish at 67.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
- Spanish, 67.6%
- French, 5.5%
- Arabic, 3.4%
- Japanese, 2.8%
- Khmer, 2.1%
- Other, 18.6%
Shipper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.6% |
| French | 5.5% |
| Arabic | 3.4% |
| Japanese | 2.8% |
| Khmer | 2.1% |
| Other | 18.6% |
