Shipping support demographics and statistics in the US
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Shipping support gender statistics
41.8% of shipping supports are women and 58.2% of shipping supports are men.
- Male, 58.2%
- Female, 41.8%
Shipping support gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.2% |
| Female | 41.8% |
Shipping support gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,826
Female income
$28,956
Shipping support gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shipping support positions over time. Currently, 41.8% of shipping supports are female.
Shipping support gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2011 | 61.36% | 38.64% |
| 2012 | 61.79% | 38.21% |
| 2013 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
| 2014 | 62.44% | 37.56% |
| 2015 | 60.90% | 39.10% |
| 2016 | 61.74% | 38.26% |
| 2017 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2018 | 59.31% | 40.69% |
| 2019 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2020 | 59.29% | 40.71% |
| 2021 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
Shipping support related jobs gender ratio
We compared shipping supports 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 Support | 58% | 42% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Shipping support demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shipping supports is White, which makes up 58.2% of all shipping supports. Comparatively, 20.0% of shipping supports are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of shipping supports are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Shipping support race
| Shipping support race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Shipping support race and ethnicity over time
See how shipping support racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shipping support race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.79% | 11.92% | 5.74% | 16.52% |
| 2011 | 62.30% | 12.63% | 5.37% | 17.15% |
| 2012 | 63.07% | 12.09% | 5.47% | 17.07% |
| 2013 | 64.23% | 11.53% | 5.10% | 16.95% |
| 2014 | 63.62% | 11.19% | 5.42% | 17.52% |
| 2015 | 63.01% | 11.48% | 5.68% | 17.61% |
| 2016 | 63.20% | 11.30% | 5.67% | 17.45% |
| 2017 | 61.87% | 11.39% | 5.23% | 19.05% |
| 2018 | 61.97% | 11.83% | 5.57% | 17.90% |
| 2019 | 62.33% | 10.43% | 6.07% | 18.86% |
| 2020 | 60.25% | 10.33% | 6.38% | 18.01% |
| 2021 | 58.18% | 10.33% | 6.99% | 20.01% |
Shipping support wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shipping supports have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown shipping supports have the lowest average salary at $29,618.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,618 |
| White | $29,787 |
| Black or African American | $29,857 |
| Asian | $30,098 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,772 |
Average shipping support age
See how the average age of shipping supports varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shipping support 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 support age breakdown
The average age of shipping supports is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the shipping support population.
Shipping support age breakdown
| Shipping Support Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Shipping support educational attainment
The most common degree for shipping supports is bachelor's degree, with 37% of shipping supports earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Shipping supports by degree level
| Shipping support degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Shipping support wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shipping supports with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,578 annually. With a Associate degree, shipping supports earn a median annual income of $30,001 compared to $29,683 for shipping supports with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,683 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,578 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,001 |
Shipping support employment statistics
Company size where shipping supports work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shipping supports work.
Shipping support jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Shipping support jobs by industry
The most common industries for shipping supports are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Shipping support industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Shipping support turnover and employment statistics
Shipping support unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shipping supports between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shipping support unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shipping support 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 support tenure
The average shipping support stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 81 shipping supports resumes in Zippia's database.
Shipping support tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Shipping support LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shipping supports 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 Support | 5.59% | - |
| Night Clerk | 6.40% | 79,569 |
| Route Aide | 8.26% | 46,522 |
| Window Clerk | 10.33% | 69,533 |
| Liaison Planner | 10.63% | 18,682 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| Call Person | 17.25% | 45,355 |
Similar shipping support jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Night Clerk | 6.40% | 79,569 |
| Route Aide | 8.26% | 46,522 |
| Window Clerk | 10.33% | 69,533 |
| Liaison Planner | 10.63% | 18,682 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| Call Person | 17.25% | 45,355 |
Foreign languages spoken by shipping supports
- Spanish, 100.0%
Shipping support languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |