Assembly loader demographics and statistics in the US
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Assembly loader gender statistics
20.9% of assembly loaders are women and 79.1% of assembly loaders are men.
- Male, 79.1%
- Female, 20.9%
Assembly loader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.1% |
| Female | 20.9% |
Assembly loader gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,253
Female income
$31,137
Assembly loader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assembly loader positions over time. Currently, 20.9% of assembly loaders are female.
Assembly loader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.05% | 21.95% |
| 2011 | 78.17% | 21.83% |
| 2012 | 78.19% | 21.81% |
| 2013 | 78.66% | 21.34% |
| 2014 | 78.96% | 21.04% |
| 2015 | 79.71% | 20.29% |
| 2016 | 79.14% | 20.86% |
| 2017 | 78.58% | 21.42% |
| 2018 | 80.34% | 19.66% |
| 2019 | 79.72% | 20.28% |
| 2020 | 78.75% | 21.25% |
| 2021 | 79.14% | 20.86% |
Assembly loader related jobs gender ratio
We compared assembly loaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Assembly Loader | 79% | 21% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Assembly loader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assembly loaders is White, which makes up 58.9% of all assembly loaders. Comparatively, 16.9% of assembly loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of assembly loaders are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Assembly loader race
| Assembly loader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Assembly loader race and ethnicity over time
See how assembly loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assembly loader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.12% | 13.69% | 5.65% | 15.27% |
| 2011 | 63.79% | 13.84% | 5.59% | 14.39% |
| 2012 | 62.46% | 13.80% | 5.67% | 15.89% |
| 2013 | 63.69% | 13.29% | 5.51% | 15.26% |
| 2014 | 62.95% | 13.27% | 5.44% | 15.81% |
| 2015 | 63.80% | 13.26% | 5.72% | 14.77% |
| 2016 | 62.66% | 13.34% | 5.72% | 15.61% |
| 2017 | 61.69% | 13.97% | 5.85% | 15.77% |
| 2018 | 63.20% | 12.95% | 6.01% | 15.32% |
| 2019 | 64.47% | 12.54% | 5.76% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 61.67% | 12.55% | 6.72% | 14.62% |
| 2021 | 58.86% | 12.45% | 6.73% | 16.88% |
Assembly loader wage gap by race
According to our data, white assembly loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assembly loaders have the lowest average salary at $32,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,621 |
| White | $33,994 |
| Black or African American | $32,648 |
| Asian | $33,045 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,974 |
Average assembly loader age
See how the average age of assembly loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assembly loader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Assembly loader age breakdown
The average age of assembly loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the assembly loader population.
Assembly loader age breakdown
| Assembly Loader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Assembly loader educational attainment
The most common degree for assembly loaders is high school diploma, with 49% of assembly loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Assembly loaders by degree level
| Assembly loader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Assembly loader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assembly loaders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,880 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, assembly loaders earn a median annual income of $33,529 compared to $33,164 for assembly loaders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,880 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,846 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,529 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,164 |
Assembly loader employment statistics
Most assembly loaders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where assembly loaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assembly loaders work.
Assembly loader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Assembly loader jobs by company type
Employees with the assembly loader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assembly loaders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Assembly loader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 64% |
Assembly loader jobs by industry
The most common industries for assembly loaders are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Assembly loader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Assembly loader turnover and employment statistics
Assembly loader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assembly loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assembly loader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assembly loader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average assembly loader tenure
The average assembly loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 316 assembly loaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Assembly loader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Assembly loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assembly loaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture Inspector | 4.47% | 17,430 |
| Sequencing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Assembly Loader | 4.90% | - |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Maple Syrup Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Production Associate | 8.89% | 78,874 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Similar assembly loader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture Inspector | 4.47% | 17,430 |
| Sequencing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Maple Syrup Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Production Associate | 8.89% | 78,874 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by assembly loaders
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Polish, 20.0%
Assembly loader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Polish | 20.0% |
