Special delivery worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Special delivery worker gender statistics
43.1% of special delivery workers are women and 56.9% of special delivery workers are men.
- Male, 56.9%
- Female, 43.1%
Special delivery worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.9% |
| Female | 43.1% |
Special delivery worker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,312
Female income
$32,194
Special delivery worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special delivery worker positions over time. Currently, 43.1% of special delivery workers are female.
Special delivery worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.76% | 35.24% |
| 2011 | 64.02% | 35.98% |
| 2012 | 61.94% | 38.06% |
| 2013 | 60.97% | 39.03% |
| 2014 | 60.05% | 39.95% |
| 2015 | 60.38% | 39.62% |
| 2016 | 59.55% | 40.45% |
| 2017 | 59.04% | 40.96% |
| 2018 | 56.12% | 43.88% |
| 2019 | 56.63% | 43.37% |
| 2020 | 57.12% | 42.88% |
| 2021 | 56.90% | 43.10% |
Special delivery worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared special delivery workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Special Delivery Worker | 57% | 43% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Special delivery worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special delivery workers is White, which makes up 61.0% of all special delivery workers. Comparatively, 17.0% of special delivery workers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of special delivery workers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Special delivery worker race
| Special delivery worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Special delivery worker race and ethnicity over time
See how special delivery worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special delivery worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.98% | 11.42% | 2.65% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 69.62% | 11.81% | 2.67% | 13.14% |
| 2012 | 68.90% | 11.96% | 2.82% | 13.48% |
| 2013 | 68.99% | 11.49% | 2.74% | 14.00% |
| 2014 | 68.72% | 11.94% | 2.92% | 13.65% |
| 2015 | 67.80% | 12.27% | 2.96% | 14.12% |
| 2016 | 67.01% | 11.91% | 3.06% | 14.99% |
| 2017 | 66.81% | 12.03% | 3.08% | 15.15% |
| 2018 | 66.31% | 12.08% | 3.38% | 15.16% |
| 2019 | 66.70% | 12.05% | 3.20% | 15.06% |
| 2020 | 63.92% | 12.02% | 3.44% | 15.35% |
| 2021 | 60.97% | 12.72% | 3.78% | 16.96% |
Special delivery worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white special delivery workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian special delivery workers have the lowest average salary at $35,079.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,371 |
| White | $35,620 |
| Black or African American | $35,177 |
| Asian | $35,079 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,312 |
Average special delivery worker age
See how the average age of special delivery workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special delivery worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Special delivery worker age breakdown
The average age of special delivery workers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the special delivery worker population.
Special delivery worker age breakdown
| Special Delivery Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Special delivery worker educational attainment
The most common degree for special delivery workers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of special delivery workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Special delivery workers by degree level
| Special delivery worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Special delivery worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special delivery workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,793 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, special delivery workers earn a median annual income of $36,461 compared to $36,206 for special delivery workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,667 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,206 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,461 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,793 |
Special delivery worker employment statistics
Most special delivery workers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where special delivery workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special delivery workers work.
Special delivery worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Special delivery worker jobs by company type
Employees with the special delivery worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special delivery workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Special delivery worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 5% |
Special delivery worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for special delivery workers are education, health care and hospitality.
Special delivery worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Special delivery worker turnover and employment statistics
Special delivery worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special delivery workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special delivery worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special delivery worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average special delivery worker tenure
The average special delivery worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 388 special delivery workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Special delivery worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Special delivery worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special delivery workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Special Delivery Worker | 3.95% | - |
| New Car Driver | 6.17% | 131,543 |
| Transit Bus Operator | 8.69% | 35,234 |
| Bus Aide | 8.77% | 47,159 |
Similar special delivery worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| New Car Driver | 6.17% | 131,543 |
| Transit Bus Operator | 8.69% | 35,234 |
| Bus Aide | 8.77% | 47,159 |
Foreign languages spoken by special delivery workers
The most common foreign language among special delivery workers is Spanish at 73.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 73.3%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 6.7%
Special delivery worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.3% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 6.7% |
