Station agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Station agent gender statistics
45.8% of station agents are women and 54.2% of station agents are men.
- Male, 54.2%
- Female, 45.8%
Station agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.2% |
| Female | 45.8% |
Station agent gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,102
Female income
$30,305
Station agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in station agent positions over time. Currently, 45.8% of station agents are female.
Station agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.92% | 61.08% |
| 2011 | 40.69% | 59.31% |
| 2012 | 42.74% | 57.26% |
| 2013 | 42.42% | 57.58% |
| 2014 | 42.03% | 57.97% |
| 2015 | 43.50% | 56.50% |
| 2016 | 42.95% | 57.05% |
| 2017 | 45.21% | 54.79% |
| 2018 | 46.16% | 53.84% |
| 2019 | 51.48% | 48.52% |
| 2020 | 51.88% | 48.12% |
| 2021 | 54.21% | 45.79% |
Station agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared station agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Station Agent | 54% | 46% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Station agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among station agents is White, which makes up 56.3% of all station agents. Comparatively, 21.4% of station agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of station agents are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Station agent race
| Station agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Station agent race and ethnicity over time
See how station agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Station agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.84% | 10.42% | 4.46% | 17.01% |
| 2011 | 64.48% | 10.00% | 5.89% | 16.86% |
| 2012 | 66.17% | 10.97% | 4.44% | 15.87% |
| 2013 | 62.97% | 11.00% | 6.34% | 16.06% |
| 2014 | 60.69% | 12.76% | 6.26% | 16.81% |
| 2015 | 62.71% | 11.60% | 6.31% | 16.38% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 12.84% | 4.28% | 18.49% |
| 2017 | 57.35% | 13.75% | 5.24% | 20.34% |
| 2018 | 59.58% | 11.68% | 6.32% | 17.93% |
| 2019 | 58.35% | 12.16% | 5.83% | 19.77% |
| 2020 | 55.76% | 11.78% | 6.08% | 20.98% |
| 2021 | 56.35% | 9.27% | 6.49% | 21.42% |
Station agent wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american station agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino station agents have the lowest average salary at $30,767.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,070 |
| White | $30,880 |
| Black or African American | $31,453 |
| Asian | $31,342 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,767 |
Average station agent age
See how the average age of station agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Station agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 39 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 48 |
| Asian | 42 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 43 |
Station agent age breakdown
The average age of station agents is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the station agent population.
Station agent age breakdown
| Station Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Station agent educational attainment
The most common degree for station agents is bachelor's degree, with 36% of station agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Station agents by degree level
| Station agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Station agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, station agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,809 annually. With a Associate degree, station agents earn a median annual income of $31,081 compared to $30,551 for station agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,551 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,809 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,081 |
Station agent employment statistics
Most station agents work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where station agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where station agents work.
Station agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Station agent jobs by company type
Employees with the station agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most station agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Station agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 6% |
Station agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for station agents are transportation, technology and manufacturing.
Station agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 41% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Station agent turnover and employment statistics
Station agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for station agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Station agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Station agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.71% |
| 2011 | 7.36% |
| 2012 | 6.63% |
| 2013 | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 5.48% |
| 2015 | 4.40% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.66% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 3.64% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.25% |
Average station agent tenure
The average station agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,653 station agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Station agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Station agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of station agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work Force Advisor | 6.73% | 41,540 |
| Student Services Representative | 7.19% | 160,824 |
| Filer | 8.60% | 471 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,122 |
| Station Agent | 12.37% | - |
| Employment Assistant | 15.31% | 4,946 |
Similar station agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Work Force Advisor | 6.73% | 41,540 |
| Student Services Representative | 7.19% | 160,824 |
| Filer | 8.60% | 471 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,122 |
| Employment Assistant | 15.31% | 4,946 |
Foreign languages spoken by station agents
The most common foreign language among station agents is Spanish at 53.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Spanish, 53.2%
- French, 7.8%
- Portuguese, 5.2%
- Japanese, 5.2%
- Arabic, 5.2%
- Other, 23.4%
Station agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.2% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.2% |
| Japanese | 5.2% |
| Arabic | 5.2% |
| Other | 23.4% |
