Barge loader demographics and statistics in the US
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Barge loader gender statistics
3.3% of barge loaders are women and 96.7% of barge loaders are men.
- Male, 96.7%
- Female, 3.3%
Barge loader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.7% |
| Female | 3.3% |
Barge loader gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,100
Female income
$35,675
Barge loader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in barge loader positions over time. Currently, 3.3% of barge loaders are female.
Barge loader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.21% | 2.79% |
| 2011 | 97.70% | 2.30% |
| 2012 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2013 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2014 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2016 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 2017 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2020 | 98.36% | 1.64% |
| 2021 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
Barge loader related jobs gender ratio
We compared barge loaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Barge Loader | 97% | 3% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Barge loader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among barge loaders is White, which makes up 70.6% of all barge loaders. Comparatively, 11.1% of barge loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of barge loaders are Black or African American.
- White, 70.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Barge loader race
| Barge loader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Barge loader race and ethnicity over time
See how barge loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Barge loader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.12% | 14.08% | 2.35% | 8.94% |
| 2011 | 72.83% | 13.86% | 3.30% | 7.12% |
| 2012 | 74.78% | 10.84% | 3.22% | 9.79% |
| 2013 | 74.02% | 12.00% | 2.14% | 9.56% |
| 2014 | 69.90% | 12.73% | 2.58% | 11.04% |
| 2015 | 70.96% | 12.79% | 3.17% | 11.39% |
| 2016 | 69.54% | 13.15% | 3.36% | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 70.47% | 14.49% | 3.64% | 8.91% |
| 2018 | 76.14% | 11.27% | 2.47% | 7.13% |
| 2019 | 76.21% | 8.05% | 2.91% | 10.39% |
| 2020 | 74.79% | 11.21% | 3.25% | 5.89% |
| 2021 | 70.55% | 9.27% | 3.88% | 11.07% |
Barge loader wage gap by race
According to our data, white barge loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american barge loaders have the lowest average salary at $35,135.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,163 |
| White | $37,421 |
| Black or African American | $35,135 |
| Asian | $36,276 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,546 |
Average barge loader age
See how the average age of barge loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Barge loader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 29.5 |
Barge loader age breakdown
The average age of barge loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the barge loader population.
Barge loader age breakdown
| Barge Loader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Barge loader educational attainment
The most common degree for barge loaders is high school diploma, with 76% of barge loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 76%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 6%
Barge loaders by degree level
| Barge loader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 76% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
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Barge loader employment statistics
Company size where barge loaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where barge loaders work.
Barge loader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Barge loader jobs by industry
The most common industries for barge loaders are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Barge loader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
Barge loader turnover and employment statistics
Barge loader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for barge loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Barge loader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Barge loader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63% |
| 2011 | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 4.47% |
| 2021 | 5.56% |
Average barge loader tenure
The average barge loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 barge loaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Barge loader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Barge loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of barge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Barge Loader | 2.60% | - |
| Terminal Operator | 3.85% | 43,328 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Bleeder | 4.67% | 115 |
| Lead Packer | 6.68% | 17,228 |
| Shingle Catcher | 10.43% | 69 |
Similar barge loader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Terminal Operator | 3.85% | 43,328 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Bleeder | 4.67% | 115 |
| Lead Packer | 6.68% | 17,228 |
| Shingle Catcher | 10.43% | 69 |