Special delivery messenger demographics and statistics in the US
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Special delivery messenger gender statistics
9.1% of special delivery messengers are women and 90.9% of special delivery messengers are men.
- Male, 90.9%
- Female, 9.1%
Special delivery messenger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.9% |
| Female | 9.1% |
Special delivery messenger gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,296
Female income
$36,779
Special delivery messenger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special delivery messenger positions over time. Currently, 9.1% of special delivery messengers are female.
Special delivery messenger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
| 2011 | 92.62% | 7.38% |
| 2012 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 2013 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 91.16% | 8.84% |
| 2016 | 91.65% | 8.35% |
| 2017 | 91.59% | 8.41% |
| 2018 | 91.21% | 8.79% |
| 2019 | 91.97% | 8.03% |
| 2020 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
Special delivery messenger related jobs gender ratio
We compared special delivery messengers 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% |
| Special Delivery Messenger | 91% | 9% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Special delivery messenger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special delivery messengers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all special delivery messengers. Comparatively, 11.7% of special delivery messengers are Black or African American and 11.3% of special delivery messengers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Special delivery messenger race
| Special delivery messenger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Special delivery messenger race and ethnicity over time
See how special delivery messenger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special delivery messenger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.99% | 11.53% | 6.03% | 7.91% |
| 2011 | 73.89% | 11.42% | 5.76% | 7.13% |
| 2012 | 74.25% | 11.22% | 5.99% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 73.29% | 10.63% | 5.98% | 8.22% |
| 2014 | 70.89% | 12.18% | 5.83% | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 73.24% | 11.49% | 5.69% | 8.16% |
| 2016 | 70.63% | 12.10% | 6.51% | 8.73% |
| 2017 | 69.09% | 12.63% | 6.43% | 9.85% |
| 2018 | 70.92% | 12.12% | 5.99% | 9.26% |
| 2019 | 70.22% | 11.75% | 6.43% | 9.66% |
| 2020 | 66.97% | 11.36% | 6.95% | 10.14% |
| 2021 | 66.26% | 11.70% | 6.31% | 11.27% |
Special delivery messenger wage gap by race
According to our data, asian special delivery messengers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown special delivery messengers have the lowest average salary at $38,121.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,121 |
| White | $39,744 |
| Black or African American | $38,173 |
| Asian | $42,161 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,425 |
Average special delivery messenger age
See how the average age of special delivery messengers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special delivery messenger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 49 |
| White | 50 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 46 |
| Asian | 53 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 48 |
Special delivery messenger age breakdown
The average age of special delivery messengers is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the special delivery messenger population.
Special delivery messenger age breakdown
| Special Delivery Messenger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Special delivery messenger educational attainment
The most common degree for special delivery messengers is high school diploma, with 35% of special delivery messengers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 10%
Special delivery messengers by degree level
| Special delivery messenger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 10% |
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Special delivery messenger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special delivery messengers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $41,099 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, special delivery messengers earn a median annual income of $40,209 compared to $39,898 for special delivery messengers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,099 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,209 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,898 |
Special delivery messenger turnover and employment statistics
Special delivery messenger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special delivery messengers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special delivery messenger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special delivery messenger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.81% |
| 2011 | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 1.82% |
| 2013 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 1.50% |
| 2018 | 1.54% |
| 2019 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 2.10% |
Average special delivery messenger tenure
The average special delivery messenger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 special delivery messengers resumes in Zippia's database.
Special delivery messenger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Special delivery messenger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special delivery messengers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Technician | 6.40% | 212,629 |
| Mail Messenger Contractor | 8.26% | 29,076 |
| Special Delivery Messenger | 9.48% | - |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Production Planner/Buyer | 10.63% | 74,989 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 21,538 |
Similar special delivery messenger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Technician | 6.40% | 212,629 |
| Mail Messenger Contractor | 8.26% | 29,076 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Production Planner/Buyer | 10.63% | 74,989 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 21,538 |
Foreign languages spoken by special delivery messengers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Special delivery messenger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |