Car loader demographics and statistics in the US
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Car loader gender statistics
15.6% of car loaders are women and 84.4% of car loaders are men.
- Male, 84.4%
- Female, 15.6%
Car loader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.4% |
| Female | 15.6% |
Car loader gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,573
Female income
$32,083
Car loader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car loader positions over time. Currently, 15.6% of car loaders are female.
Car loader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
| 2011 | 87.74% | 12.26% |
| 2012 | 87.83% | 12.17% |
| 2013 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
| 2014 | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 2015 | 87.44% | 12.56% |
| 2016 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
| 2017 | 86.72% | 13.28% |
| 2018 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2019 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2020 | 84.86% | 15.14% |
| 2021 | 84.43% | 15.57% |
Car loader related jobs gender ratio
We compared car 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% |
| Car Loader | 84% | 16% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Car loader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car loaders is White, which makes up 55.6% of all car loaders. Comparatively, 18.8% of car loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 14.0% of car loaders are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 14.0%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Car loader race
| Car loader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Car loader race and ethnicity over time
See how car loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car loader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.03% | 13.49% | 3.71% | 15.03% |
| 2011 | 63.16% | 14.92% | 3.75% | 15.07% |
| 2012 | 64.04% | 14.23% | 3.68% | 15.03% |
| 2013 | 64.32% | 13.68% | 3.81% | 15.02% |
| 2014 | 62.98% | 14.36% | 3.86% | 15.71% |
| 2015 | 62.44% | 13.90% | 3.84% | 16.55% |
| 2016 | 62.59% | 13.69% | 3.94% | 16.51% |
| 2017 | 62.23% | 13.49% | 4.36% | 16.58% |
| 2018 | 63.33% | 13.31% | 4.09% | 15.92% |
| 2019 | 61.89% | 13.55% | 4.30% | 16.88% |
| 2020 | 58.14% | 14.51% | 4.88% | 16.91% |
| 2021 | 55.64% | 14.04% | 5.34% | 18.78% |
Car loader wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,491 |
| White | $33,956 |
| Black or African American | $33,167 |
| Asian | $33,596 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,658 |
Average car loader age
See how the average age of car loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Car 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 |
Car loader age breakdown
The average age of car loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the car loader population.
Car loader age breakdown
| Car Loader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Car loader educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Car loaders by degree level
| Car loader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Car loader wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,409 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,804 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,018 |
Car loader employment statistics
Company size where car loaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car loaders work.
Car loader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Car loader jobs by industry
The most common industries for car loaders are manufacturing, transportation and automotive.
Car loader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Transportation | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Car loader turnover and employment statistics
Car loader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car loader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car 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 car loader tenure
The average car loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 128 car loaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Car loader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Car loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car 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 Operator | 1.94% | 31,804 |
| Tow Motor Operator | 3.85% | 72,291 |
| Rubbish Collector | 4.13% | 3,272 |
| Mill Washer | 4.59% | 35,090 |
| Car Loader | 4.67% | - |
| Supplies Packer | 6.68% | 16,193 |
| Perfect Binder Feeder Offbearer | 10.43% | 777 |
Similar car loader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Operator | 1.94% | 31,804 |
| Tow Motor Operator | 3.85% | 72,291 |
| Rubbish Collector | 4.13% | 3,272 |
| Mill Washer | 4.59% | 35,090 |
| Supplies Packer | 6.68% | 16,193 |
| Perfect Binder Feeder Offbearer | 10.43% | 777 |
Foreign languages spoken by car loaders
The most common foreign language among car loaders is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
Car loader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |