Shipping helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Shipping helper gender statistics
19.6% of shipping helpers are women and 80.4% of shipping helpers are men.
- Male, 80.4%
- Female, 19.6%
Shipping helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.4% |
| Female | 19.6% |
Shipping helper gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,316
Female income
$30,543
Shipping helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shipping helper positions over time. Currently, 19.6% of shipping helpers are female.
Shipping helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.26% | 17.74% |
| 2011 | 82.41% | 17.59% |
| 2012 | 82.68% | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 83.68% | 16.32% |
| 2014 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
| 2016 | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 2017 | 82.59% | 17.41% |
| 2018 | 81.14% | 18.86% |
| 2019 | 81.02% | 18.98% |
| 2020 | 81.13% | 18.87% |
| 2021 | 80.43% | 19.57% |
Shipping helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared shipping helpers 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 Helper | 80% | 20% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Shipping helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shipping helpers is White, which makes up 55.0% of all shipping helpers. Comparatively, 23.5% of shipping helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of shipping helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.5%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Shipping helper race
| Shipping helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Shipping helper race and ethnicity over time
See how shipping helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shipping helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.65% | 11.24% | 5.99% | 19.99% |
| 2011 | 59.16% | 11.95% | 5.62% | 20.62% |
| 2012 | 59.94% | 11.41% | 5.72% | 20.53% |
| 2013 | 61.10% | 10.85% | 5.35% | 20.41% |
| 2014 | 60.49% | 10.51% | 5.67% | 20.99% |
| 2015 | 59.88% | 10.80% | 5.93% | 21.07% |
| 2016 | 60.06% | 10.62% | 5.92% | 20.92% |
| 2017 | 58.74% | 10.70% | 5.48% | 22.52% |
| 2018 | 58.83% | 11.15% | 5.82% | 21.37% |
| 2019 | 59.19% | 9.75% | 6.32% | 22.33% |
| 2020 | 57.11% | 9.64% | 6.63% | 21.47% |
| 2021 | 55.04% | 9.64% | 7.24% | 23.48% |
Shipping helper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shipping helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown shipping helpers have the lowest average salary at $31,132.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,132 |
| White | $31,281 |
| Black or African American | $31,344 |
| Asian | $31,556 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,269 |
Average shipping helper age
See how the average age of shipping helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shipping helper 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 helper age breakdown
The average age of shipping helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the shipping helper population.
Shipping helper age breakdown
| Shipping Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Shipping helper educational attainment
The most common degree for shipping helpers is high school diploma, with 45% of shipping helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Shipping helpers by degree level
| Shipping helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Shipping helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shipping helpers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,981 annually. With a Associate degree, shipping helpers earn a median annual income of $31,470 compared to $31,189 for shipping helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,189 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,981 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,470 |
Shipping helper employment statistics
Most shipping helpers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where shipping helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shipping helpers work.
Shipping helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Shipping helper jobs by company type
Employees with the shipping helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shipping helpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shipping helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 66% |
Shipping helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for shipping helpers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Shipping helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Shipping helper turnover and employment statistics
Shipping helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shipping helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shipping helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shipping helper 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 helper tenure
The average shipping helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 136 shipping helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Shipping helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Shipping helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shipping helpers 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 Helper | 5.59% | - |
| Unit Supply Specialist | 6.40% | 39,944 |
| Messenger | 8.26% | 399 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Master Scheduler | 10.63% | 23,353 |
| Postal Service Mail Processor | 11.70% | 25,093 |
| Emergency Communications Operator | 17.25% | 63,261 |
Similar shipping helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Supply Specialist | 6.40% | 39,944 |
| Messenger | 8.26% | 399 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Master Scheduler | 10.63% | 23,353 |
| Postal Service Mail Processor | 11.70% | 25,093 |
| Emergency Communications Operator | 17.25% | 63,261 |
Foreign languages spoken by shipping helpers
- Swedish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Shipping helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |