Box loader demographics and statistics in the US
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Box loader gender statistics
18.6% of box loaders are women and 81.4% of box loaders are men.
- Male, 81.4%
- Female, 18.6%
Box loader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.4% |
| Female | 18.6% |
Box loader gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,270
Female income
$31,942
Box loader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in box loader positions over time. Currently, 18.6% of box loaders are female.
Box loader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 2011 | 85.20% | 14.80% |
| 2012 | 85.32% | 14.68% |
| 2013 | 84.75% | 15.25% |
| 2014 | 84.70% | 15.30% |
| 2015 | 84.85% | 15.15% |
| 2016 | 83.63% | 16.37% |
| 2017 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2018 | 83.20% | 16.80% |
| 2019 | 82.05% | 17.95% |
| 2020 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2021 | 81.36% | 18.64% |
Box loader related jobs gender ratio
We compared box 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% |
| Box Loader | 81% | 19% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Box loader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among box loaders is White, which makes up 52.0% of all box loaders. Comparatively, 23.1% of box loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of box loaders are Black or African American.
- White, 52.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Box loader race
| Box loader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Box loader race and ethnicity over time
See how box loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Box loader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.38% | 12.76% | 3.58% | 19.31% |
| 2011 | 59.51% | 14.20% | 3.62% | 19.36% |
| 2012 | 60.39% | 13.51% | 3.55% | 19.32% |
| 2013 | 60.67% | 12.96% | 3.68% | 19.31% |
| 2014 | 59.33% | 13.63% | 3.72% | 19.99% |
| 2015 | 58.79% | 13.18% | 3.71% | 20.84% |
| 2016 | 58.94% | 12.97% | 3.81% | 20.80% |
| 2017 | 58.58% | 12.77% | 4.23% | 20.86% |
| 2018 | 59.68% | 12.58% | 3.96% | 20.21% |
| 2019 | 58.24% | 12.83% | 4.17% | 21.17% |
| 2020 | 54.49% | 13.78% | 4.75% | 21.20% |
| 2021 | 51.99% | 13.31% | 5.21% | 23.07% |
Box loader wage gap by race
According to our data, white box loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american box loaders have the lowest average salary at $32,909.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,197 |
| White | $33,610 |
| Black or African American | $32,909 |
| Asian | $33,290 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,345 |
Average box loader age
See how the average age of box loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Box loader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Box loader age breakdown
The average age of box loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the box loader population.
Box loader age breakdown
| Box Loader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Box loader educational attainment
The most common degree for box loaders is high school diploma, with 59% of box loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Diploma, 19%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 9%
Box loaders by degree level
| Box loader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
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Box loader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, box loaders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,665 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, box loaders earn a median annual income of $33,475 compared to $33,124 for box loaders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,124 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,475 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,665 |
Box loader employment statistics
Company size where box loaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where box loaders work.
Box loader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Box loader jobs by industry
The most common industries for box loaders are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Box loader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Box loader turnover and employment statistics
Box loader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for box loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Box loader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Box loader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average box loader tenure
The average box loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 box loaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Box loader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Box loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of box 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting Grapple Operator | 1.94% | 30,296 |
| Electric Fork Operator | 3.85% | 41,349 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.59% | 47,014 |
| Box Loader | 4.67% | - |
| Export Packer | 6.68% | 16,641 |
| Machine Hose Cutter | 10.43% | 34,608 |
Similar box loader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting Grapple Operator | 1.94% | 30,296 |
| Electric Fork Operator | 3.85% | 41,349 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.59% | 47,014 |
| Export Packer | 6.68% | 16,641 |
| Machine Hose Cutter | 10.43% | 34,608 |
Foreign languages spoken by box loaders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Box loader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |