Shipping checker demographics and statistics in the US
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Shipping checker demographics by:
Shipping checker gender statistics
22.8% of shipping checkers are women and 77.2% of shipping checkers are men.
- Male, 77.2%
- Female, 22.8%
Shipping checker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.2% |
| Female | 22.8% |
Shipping checker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,356
Female income
$29,657
Shipping checker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shipping checker positions over time. Currently, 22.8% of shipping checkers are female.
Shipping checker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.27% | 20.73% |
| 2011 | 79.45% | 20.55% |
| 2012 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
| 2013 | 80.88% | 19.12% |
| 2014 | 80.19% | 19.81% |
| 2015 | 79.14% | 20.86% |
| 2016 | 79.71% | 20.29% |
| 2017 | 79.65% | 20.35% |
| 2018 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
| 2019 | 77.88% | 22.12% |
| 2020 | 78.00% | 22.00% |
| 2021 | 77.23% | 22.77% |
Shipping checker related jobs gender ratio
We compared shipping checkers 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 Checker | 77% | 23% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Shipping checker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shipping checkers is White, which makes up 55.6% of all shipping checkers. Comparatively, 21.5% of shipping checkers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of shipping checkers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.5%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Shipping checker race
| Shipping checker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Shipping checker race and ethnicity over time
See how shipping checker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shipping checker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.21% | 12.43% | 6.39% | 17.97% |
| 2011 | 59.72% | 13.14% | 6.02% | 18.60% |
| 2012 | 60.49% | 12.60% | 6.11% | 18.52% |
| 2013 | 61.65% | 12.04% | 5.75% | 18.39% |
| 2014 | 61.04% | 11.71% | 6.06% | 18.97% |
| 2015 | 60.43% | 11.99% | 6.33% | 19.06% |
| 2016 | 60.61% | 11.81% | 6.31% | 18.90% |
| 2017 | 59.29% | 11.90% | 5.88% | 20.50% |
| 2018 | 59.39% | 12.34% | 6.22% | 19.35% |
| 2019 | 59.75% | 10.94% | 6.72% | 20.31% |
| 2020 | 57.66% | 10.84% | 7.03% | 19.45% |
| 2021 | 55.59% | 10.84% | 7.64% | 21.46% |
Shipping checker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,189 |
| White | $30,324 |
| Black or African American | $30,381 |
| Asian | $30,573 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,313 |
Average shipping checker age
See how the average age of shipping checkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Shipping checker 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 checker age breakdown
The average age of shipping checkers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the shipping checker population.
Shipping checker age breakdown
| Shipping Checker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Shipping checker educational attainment
The most common degree for shipping checkers is high school diploma, with 44% of shipping checkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Shipping checkers by degree level
| Shipping checker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Shipping checker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,241 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,955 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,495 |
Shipping checker employment statistics
Most shipping checkers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where shipping checkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shipping checkers work.
Shipping checker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Shipping checker jobs by company type
Employees with the shipping checker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shipping checkers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shipping checker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
Shipping checker jobs by industry
The most common industries for shipping checkers are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Shipping checker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Shipping checker turnover and employment statistics
Shipping checker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shipping checkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shipping checker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shipping checker 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 checker tenure
The average shipping checker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 shipping checkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Shipping checker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Shipping checker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shipping checkers 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 Checker | 5.59% | - |
| Inventory Control Assistant | 6.40% | 50,566 |
| Office Messenger | 8.26% | 31,065 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Parts Expediter | 10.63% | 25,179 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 27,658 |
Similar shipping checker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Control Assistant | 6.40% | 50,566 |
| Office Messenger | 8.26% | 31,065 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Parts Expediter | 10.63% | 25,179 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 27,658 |
Foreign languages spoken by shipping checkers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Shipping checker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |