Box stacker demographics and statistics in the US
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Box stacker gender statistics
9.3% of box stackers are women and 90.7% of box stackers are men.
- Male, 90.7%
- Female, 9.3%
Box stacker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.7% |
| Female | 9.3% |
Box stacker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,929
Female income
$27,764
Box stacker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in box stacker positions over time. Currently, 9.3% of box stackers are female.
Box stacker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.62% | 7.38% |
| 2011 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2012 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2013 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
| 2014 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2015 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2016 | 91.99% | 8.01% |
| 2017 | 92.20% | 7.80% |
| 2018 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2019 | 91.13% | 8.87% |
| 2020 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2021 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
Box stacker related jobs gender ratio
We compared box stackers 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 Stacker | 91% | 9% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Box stacker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among box stackers is White, which makes up 51.5% of all box stackers. Comparatively, 26.7% of box stackers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of box stackers are Black or African American.
- White, 51.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.7%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Box stacker race
| Box stacker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Box stacker race and ethnicity over time
See how box stacker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Box stacker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.90% | 11.17% | 2.79% | 22.98% |
| 2011 | 59.03% | 12.61% | 2.83% | 23.02% |
| 2012 | 59.91% | 11.92% | 2.76% | 22.98% |
| 2013 | 60.19% | 11.37% | 2.89% | 22.97% |
| 2014 | 58.85% | 12.04% | 2.94% | 23.65% |
| 2015 | 58.30% | 11.59% | 2.92% | 24.50% |
| 2016 | 58.45% | 11.38% | 3.02% | 24.46% |
| 2017 | 58.09% | 11.18% | 3.44% | 24.53% |
| 2018 | 59.19% | 10.99% | 3.17% | 23.87% |
| 2019 | 57.75% | 11.24% | 3.38% | 24.83% |
| 2020 | 54.00% | 12.19% | 3.96% | 24.86% |
| 2021 | 51.50% | 11.72% | 4.42% | 26.73% |
Box stacker wage gap by race
According to our data, white box stackers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american box stackers have the lowest average salary at $29,334.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,808 |
| White | $30,497 |
| Black or African American | $29,334 |
| Asian | $29,964 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,055 |
Average box stacker age
See how the average age of box stackers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Box stacker 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 stacker age breakdown
The average age of box stackers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the box stacker population.
Box stacker age breakdown
| Box Stacker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Box stacker educational attainment
The most common degree for box stackers is high school diploma, with 67% of box stackers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 8%
- Bachelor's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Box stackers by degree level
| Box stacker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Bachelor's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Box stacker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, box stackers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,589 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, box stackers earn a median annual income of $30,271 compared to $29,688 for box stackers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,688 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,271 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,589 |
Box stacker employment statistics
Company size where box stackers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where box stackers work.
Box stacker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Box stacker jobs by industry
The most common industries for box stackers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Box stacker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Box stacker turnover and employment statistics
Box stacker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for box stackers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Box stacker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Box stacker 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 stacker tenure
The average box stacker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 241 box stackers resumes in Zippia's database.
Box stacker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 57% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Box stacker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of box stackers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Shaker | 1.94% | 751 |
| Skip Load Driver | 3.85% | 37,758 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Detailer | 4.59% | 6,789 |
| Box Stacker | 4.67% | - |
| Timber Packer | 6.68% | 16,073 |
| Line Trucker | 10.43% | 46,087 |
Similar box stacker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Shaker | 1.94% | 751 |
| Skip Load Driver | 3.85% | 37,758 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Detailer | 4.59% | 6,789 |
| Timber Packer | 6.68% | 16,073 |
| Line Trucker | 10.43% | 46,087 |
Foreign languages spoken by box stackers
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Somali, 16.7%
Box stacker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Somali | 16.7% |
