Transportation agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Transportation agent gender statistics
41.7% of transportation agents are women and 58.3% of transportation agents are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
Transportation agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
Transportation agent gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,383
Female income
$34,825
Transportation agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transportation agent positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of transportation agents are female.
Transportation agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.93% | 57.07% |
| 2011 | 44.75% | 55.25% |
| 2012 | 46.84% | 53.16% |
| 2013 | 46.52% | 53.48% |
| 2014 | 46.12% | 53.88% |
| 2015 | 47.62% | 52.38% |
| 2016 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2017 | 49.35% | 50.65% |
| 2018 | 50.30% | 49.70% |
| 2019 | 55.61% | 44.39% |
| 2020 | 56.00% | 44.00% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
Transportation agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared transportation 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% |
| Transportation Agent | 58% | 42% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Transportation agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transportation agents is White, which makes up 56.1% of all transportation agents. Comparatively, 22.0% of transportation agents are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of transportation agents are Black or African American.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.0%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Transportation agent race
| Transportation agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Transportation agent race and ethnicity over time
See how transportation agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transportation agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.61% | 8.59% | 4.93% | 17.62% |
| 2011 | 64.26% | 8.16% | 6.36% | 17.47% |
| 2012 | 65.94% | 9.14% | 4.91% | 16.48% |
| 2013 | 62.74% | 9.16% | 6.81% | 16.67% |
| 2014 | 60.46% | 10.92% | 6.73% | 17.42% |
| 2015 | 62.48% | 9.76% | 6.78% | 16.99% |
| 2016 | 61.12% | 11.00% | 4.75% | 19.10% |
| 2017 | 57.13% | 11.91% | 5.71% | 20.95% |
| 2018 | 59.36% | 9.85% | 6.79% | 18.54% |
| 2019 | 58.12% | 10.32% | 6.30% | 20.38% |
| 2020 | 55.54% | 9.95% | 6.55% | 21.58% |
| 2021 | 56.12% | 7.43% | 6.96% | 22.03% |
Transportation agent wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american transportation agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino transportation agents have the lowest average salary at $35,725.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,322 |
| White | $35,947 |
| Black or African American | $37,080 |
| Asian | $36,860 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,725 |
Average transportation agent age
See how the average age of transportation agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transportation 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 |
Transportation agent age breakdown
The average age of transportation agents is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the transportation agent population.
Transportation agent age breakdown
| Transportation Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Transportation agent educational attainment
The most common degree for transportation agents is bachelor's degree, with 50% of transportation agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Transportation agents by degree level
| Transportation agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Transportation agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transportation agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,790 annually. With a Associate degree, transportation agents earn a median annual income of $36,343 compared to $35,303 for transportation agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,303 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,790 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,343 |
Transportation agent employment statistics
Most transportation agents work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where transportation agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transportation agents work.
Transportation agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Transportation agent jobs by company type
Employees with the transportation agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transportation agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Transportation agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 12% |
Transportation agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for transportation agents are transportation, government and hospitality.
Transportation agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Government | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Transportation agent turnover and employment statistics
Transportation agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transportation agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transportation agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transportation 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 transportation agent tenure
The average transportation agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 483 transportation agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Transportation agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Transportation agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transportation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Billing Agent | 7.19% | 108,659 |
| Indexer | 8.60% | 991 |
| Commercial Loan Reviewer | 8.99% | 36,035 |
| Cataloging Library Technical Assistant | 11.16% | 68,360 |
| Transportation Agent | 12.37% | - |
| Staffing Assistant | 15.31% | 20,939 |
Similar transportation agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Billing Agent | 7.19% | 108,659 |
| Indexer | 8.60% | 991 |
| Commercial Loan Reviewer | 8.99% | 36,035 |
| Cataloging Library Technical Assistant | 11.16% | 68,360 |
| Staffing Assistant | 15.31% | 20,939 |
Foreign languages spoken by transportation agents
The most common foreign language among transportation agents is Spanish at 68.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 68.2%
- German, 9.1%
- Arabic, 9.1%
- French, 4.5%
- Polish, 4.5%
- Other, 4.6%
Transportation agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.2% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Arabic | 9.1% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Polish | 4.5% |
| Other | 4.6% |