Shipping agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Shipping agent gender statistics
27.4% of shipping agents are women and 72.6% of shipping agents are men.
- Male, 72.6%
- Female, 27.4%
Shipping agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.6% |
| Female | 27.4% |
Shipping agent gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,509
Female income
$33,486
Shipping agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shipping agent positions over time. Currently, 27.4% of shipping agents are female.
Shipping agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.90% | 25.10% |
| 2011 | 75.11% | 24.89% |
| 2012 | 75.45% | 24.55% |
| 2013 | 76.75% | 23.25% |
| 2014 | 75.95% | 24.05% |
| 2015 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
| 2016 | 75.41% | 24.59% |
| 2017 | 75.34% | 24.66% |
| 2018 | 73.48% | 26.52% |
| 2019 | 73.32% | 26.68% |
| 2020 | 73.46% | 26.54% |
| 2021 | 72.58% | 27.42% |
Shipping agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared shipping agents 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% |
| Shipping Agent | 73% | 27% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Shipping agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shipping agents is White, which makes up 56.2% of all shipping agents. Comparatively, 20.6% of shipping agents are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of shipping agents are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Shipping agent race
| Shipping agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Shipping agent race and ethnicity over time
See how shipping agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shipping agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.78% | 12.15% | 6.41% | 17.12% |
| 2011 | 60.29% | 12.85% | 6.04% | 17.74% |
| 2012 | 61.06% | 12.31% | 6.14% | 17.66% |
| 2013 | 62.22% | 11.76% | 5.77% | 17.54% |
| 2014 | 61.61% | 11.42% | 6.09% | 18.12% |
| 2015 | 61.01% | 11.71% | 6.35% | 18.20% |
| 2016 | 61.19% | 11.53% | 6.33% | 18.05% |
| 2017 | 59.86% | 11.61% | 5.90% | 19.65% |
| 2018 | 59.96% | 12.06% | 6.24% | 18.50% |
| 2019 | 60.32% | 10.66% | 6.74% | 19.46% |
| 2020 | 58.24% | 10.55% | 7.05% | 18.60% |
| 2021 | 56.17% | 10.55% | 7.66% | 20.61% |
Shipping agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shipping agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown shipping agents have the lowest average salary at $34,264.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,264 |
| White | $34,463 |
| Black or African American | $34,546 |
| Asian | $34,828 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,446 |
Average shipping agent age
See how the average age of shipping agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shipping agent 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 |
Shipping agent age breakdown
The average age of shipping agents is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the shipping agent population.
Shipping agent age breakdown
| Shipping Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Shipping agent educational attainment
The most common degree for shipping agents is bachelor's degree, with 36% of shipping agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Shipping agents by degree level
| Shipping agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Shipping agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shipping agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,393 annually. With a Associate degree, shipping agents earn a median annual income of $34,714 compared to $34,341 for shipping agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,341 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,393 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,714 |
Shipping agent employment statistics
Most shipping agents work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where shipping agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shipping agents work.
Shipping agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Shipping agent jobs by company type
Employees with the shipping agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shipping agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shipping agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Shipping agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for shipping agents are manufacturing, transportation and retail.
Shipping agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Shipping agent turnover and employment statistics
Shipping agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shipping agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shipping agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shipping agent 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 shipping agent tenure
The average shipping agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 729 shipping agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Shipping agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Shipping agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shipping agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Agent | 5.59% | - |
| Supply Room Clerk | 6.40% | 106,854 |
| Route Aide | 8.26% | 46,522 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Maintenance Scheduler | 10.63% | 63,071 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 48,418 |
Similar shipping agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Room Clerk | 6.40% | 106,854 |
| Route Aide | 8.26% | 46,522 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Maintenance Scheduler | 10.63% | 63,071 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 48,418 |
Foreign languages spoken by shipping agents
The most common foreign language among shipping agents is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 12.1%
- Arabic, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Other, 27.2%
Shipping agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 12.1% |
| Arabic | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Other | 27.2% |
